Afghan Spin Sensation Reaches 50 IPL Wickets

Afghan Spin Sensation Reaches 50 IPL Wickets

Summary

  • Noor Ahmad took his 50th IPL wicket against KKR captain Ajinkya Rahane.
  • He is the second Afghan player to achieve this milestone after Rashid Khan.
  • Noor previously played for Gujarat Titans before joining CSK for ₹10 crore.
Afghan Spin Sensation Reaches 50 IPL Wickets

Afghan spinner Noor Ahmad celebrates taking his 50th career IPL wicket, becoming the second player from Afghanistan to achieve this milestone. Read more about his journey.

Spinner Noor Ahmad reached a significant personal milestone in his IPL career on April 14, 2026, by taking his 50th wicket in the tournament. The Afghanistan international achieved this during a match between Chennai Super Kings and Kolkata Knight Riders.

Ahmad's 50th scalp was that of KKR captain Ajinkya Rahane. This achievement positions him as only the second Afghan cricketer to reach this mark in the IPL, following in the footsteps of fellow spinner Rashid Khan.

The left-arm wrist-spinner made his IPL debut in 2023 with Gujarat Titans. He was later acquired by Chennai Super Kings for ₹10 crore ahead of the 2025 season. Noor has been a crucial bowler for CSK, delivering strong performances throughout his tenure.

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