About Rashid Khan
Rashid Khan is an Afghan bowler who plays for Gujarat Titans in IPL 2026. GT retained him for ₹18 crore.
His IPL pay has moved from ₹15 crore in 2022 (Gujarat Titans) to ₹18 crore in 2026. Across the seasons listed below, his IPL contracts add up to about ₹81 crore.
Since making his IPL debut for Sunrisers Hyderabad against Royal Challengers Bangalore on 5 April 2017, he has played 153 IPL matches, scoring 635 runs and taking 179 wickets.
Notable Achievements of Rashid Khan in IPL
- IPL champion (2022): won the title with Gujarat Titans.
- Highest IPL score: 79* off 32 balls against Mumbai Indians in 2023.
- Best bowling: 4/24 against Lucknow Super Giants in 2022.
- Best bowling season: 27 wickets in 2023.
- Player of the Match: 14 awards in the IPL.
- 153 IPL matches: one of the most experienced players in the league.
How Rashid Khan’s Salary Compares at GT
Rashid Khan is the highest-paid player in the 26-man GT squad, taking about 14.5% of the team’s total player spend. The average GT player earns about ₹4.76 crore in IPL 2026. In 2025 he earned ₹18 crore.