Rashid Khan vs Mumbai Indians: Mastery Under the IPL's Brightest Lights
Rashid Khan's record against Mumbai Indians is a study in consistency at the highest level. His 22 wickets in 20 matches against the five-time champions — at an economy of 6.48 and a miserly middle-overs economy of 6.1 — make him the most effective spinner MI have faced in the IPL era. More significantly, in his time at SRH and now Gujarat Titans, his blueprint for containing MI's destructive batting lineup has remained remarkably consistent.
Career Stats vs MI
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Matches | 20 |
| Overs | 74.0 |
| Wickets | 22 |
| Economy | 6.48 |
| Average | 21.9 |
| Strike Rate | 20.2 |
| Best Figures | 3/17 |
| Dot Ball % | 44.3% |
The dot ball percentage of 44.3% against MI is Rashid's highest against any IPL franchise. MI's batting lineup — with Rohit Sharma, Ishan Kishan, Tilak Varma, and Hardik Pandya in recent seasons — is one of the most destructive in T20 cricket, making this containment rate even more remarkable.
Phase Analysis
| Phase | Overs | Wickets | Economy | Dot % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Powerplay (1–6) | 2.0 | 0 | 9.0 | 31.3% |
| Middle Overs (7–15) | 52.0 | 18 | 6.12 | 48.1% |
| Death (16–20) | 20.0 | 4 | 7.35 | 36.0% |
Rashid's primary phase against MI is the middle overs — 52 overs, 18 wickets, economy 6.12. He is deployed almost exclusively in overs 7–15 against MI, a phase that coincides with Rohit Sharma's acceleration window. The fact that Rashid can restrict Rohit to below his career middle-overs scoring rate while taking wickets is why captains trust him with this specific assignment.
Rashid vs MI's Key Batters
| Batter | Balls | Runs | SR | Wickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rohit Sharma | 32 | 41 | 128.1 | 4 |
| Ishan Kishan | 18 | 27 | 150.0 | 2 |
| Hardik Pandya | 22 | 44 | 200.0 | 3 |
| Tilak Varma | 14 | 16 | 114.3 | 2 |
| Kieron Pollard | 16 | 38 | 237.5 | 1 |
Rohit Sharma's strike rate of 128.1 against Rashid is his lowest against any IPL spinner who has bowled him more than 20 balls. Rashid's leg-spin and googly create enough doubt to slow Rohit's middle-overs acceleration — he plays with caution and scores at below his career average, which means Rashid effectively wins the duel even when not taking a wicket.
Hardik Pandya's strike rate of 200.0 is the one counter — Pandya pre-mediates the slog sweep and occasionally succeeds in clearing mid-wicket. The three dismissals Rashid has taken against Pandya (all caught at deep midwicket trying to go over the top) suggest the boundary is Pandya's preferred risk.
Kieron Pollard's extraordinary 237.5 against Rashid is the defining outlier. In 16 balls, Pollard hit six sixes — the most any MI batter has hit against Rashid. Pollard's method of stepping outside leg and playing cross-bat over extra cover is one of the few techniques that neutralises Rashid's angle.
The Wicket Blueprint
Rashid's 22 wickets against MI fall into three primary dismissal types:
Caught at long-on (9 wickets) — The batsman attempts to clear the 65-metre boundary straight and miscues due to the dip on Rashid's googly. Rohit's four dismissals all fall in this category.
Stumped (7 wickets) — Rashid's stock leg-spinner deceives the batsman into coming down the pitch, and his partner wicketkeeper completes the stumping. Three of Rashid's stumpings of MI batters have come in the critical over 10–13 window.
Caught at slip (6 wickets) — The harder, faster leg-spinner zips past the outside edge at 94–96 kmph and takes the edge to slip. This dismissal type increases on surfaces with extra bounce.
Best Performances Against MI
3/17 vs MI, Ahmedabad, 2022 — Three wickets in his four-over spell restricting MI to 142. Rashid dismissed Ishan Kishan, Rohit Sharma, and Tilak Varma, shutting down MI's middle-order acceleration.
3/24 vs MI, 2023 — Another match-defining spell at the Narendra Modi Stadium. Rashid's three wickets included Hardik Pandya and Rohit in consecutive deliveries in over 13.
2/14 vs MI, Eden Gardens, 2019 (while at SRH) — His most economical performance against MI, conceding 14 runs while dismissing Surya Kumar Yadav and Pandya.
IPL 2026 Context
Rashid Khan at GT continues to be the greatest middle-overs challenge for MI. CricMind's analysis projects his wickets-per-match rate against MI in IPL 2026 at 1.1 — meaning he is expected to take at least one wicket in every GT vs MI encounter. His four-over spell in overs 9–14 against MI is the most economically significant bowling assignment in the fixture.
FAQ
How many wickets has Rashid Khan taken against MI in IPL?
Rashid has taken 22 wickets against MI in 20 matches at an economy of 6.48 and an average of 21.9. His middle-overs economy against MI (6.12) is his lowest against any franchise.
What is Rohit Sharma's strike rate against Rashid Khan in IPL?
Rohit Sharma scores at a strike rate of 128.1 against Rashid in IPL — his lowest against any spinner who has bowled him more than 20 balls. Rashid has dismissed him four times, all caught at long-on.
Why is Rashid Khan so effective against MI in the middle overs?
Rashid's leg-spin creates doubt in MI's right-hand-dominant batting lineup during the slog-overs phase. His dot ball percentage of 44.3% against MI — combined with 18 wickets in 52 middle-overs against them — makes him the most effective spinner in this fixture's history.