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Rashid Khan is widely regarded as one of the most impactful T20 bowlers of the modern era, known for his sharp leg-spin, quick arm action, and unmatched control in pressure situations. However, when it comes to his overall numbers against South Africa in T20 Internationals, the Afghan superstar has had limited opportunities, resulting in a relatively small statistical sample.
Rashid Khan vs South Africa in T20Is: Match Overview
Rashid Khan has faced South Africa in just 2 T20I matches across a long span from 2016 to 2026. Given his frequent appearances against top teams in global tournaments and bilateral series, this limited exposure itself highlights how rare this matchup has been at the international T20 level.
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Statistic |
Value |
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Matches (Mat) |
2 |
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Span |
2016 - 2026 |
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Runs |
19 |
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Highest Score (HS) |
11 |
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Batting Average (Bat Av) |
9.5 |
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Centuries (100) |
0 |
|
Wickets (Wkts) |
0 |
|
Best Bowling in Innings (BBI) |
– |
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Bowling Average (Bowl Av) |
– |
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Five-wicket hauls (5) |
0 |
|
Catches (Ct) |
0 |
|
Stumpings (St) |
0 |
Batting Performance Against South Africa
With the bat, Rashid Khan has scored 19 runs in these two matches, with a highest score of 11. His batting average against South Africa stands at 9.5, which is modest but understandable considering his primary role as a bowler. Rashid has not registered any half-centuries or centuries in T20Is against South Africa, which aligns with his lower-order batting position and limited balls faced.
Despite the small tally of runs, Rashid’s intent with the bat has often been aggressive in T20 cricket. However, against South Africa, he has not had enough time in the middle to make a significant impact.
Bowling Record Against South Africa
Interestingly, Rashid Khan has not picked up a wicket against South Africa in T20 Internationals so far. As a result, his bowling average and best bowling figures are not available. This stands out given his reputation as a consistent wicket-taker against most international sides. The lack of wickets is more reflective of the limited matches rather than any sustained struggle against South African batters.
Fielding Contributions
In the field, Rashid Khan has not recorded any catches or stumpings against South Africa in T20Is. Once again, this can be attributed to the small number of matches played rather than a lack of involvement or athleticism.
