IPL 2017: 5 Exceptional performances from lesser known players after first week

#2 Rashid Khan (3/19 in 4 overs against GL)

After losing the toss, Gujarat Lions had got off to a decent start. Warner brought the mystery leg-spinner Rashid Khan into the attack and he did not disappoint his captain. Rashid’s variations have been the hardest to pick in the Associate cricket. But he is already proving that his discerning leg spin isn’t simple for the well-known international players either.

Lions’ batsmen too didn’t find it easy to score against the leggie. Rashid first picked up a crucial wicket of dangerous Brendon McCullum when he missed a googly and was struck in front of the stumps. Soon he scalped Aaron Finch and Lions skipper Raina too. The way both the batsmen got out was an indicator that they failed to pick the Afghanistan bowler. Rashid finished with magical figures of 3 for 19 in his four overs which helped his side registering a thumping nine-wicket win over the Lions. Fans did not expect Rashid to shine given the fact that he is playing at this level for the first time.