Rashid Khan's Struggles in IPL 2024: A Closer Look

Key Highlights

• Rashid Khan's Poor Showing: Against RCB in the 14th match of the IPL 2024, Rashid Khan bowled a wicketless spell, conceding 54 runs in his four overs.
• Sai Kishore's Effective Spell: Sai Kishore, on the other hand, took two wickets (Jitesh Sharma and Krunal Pandya) while conceding just 22 runs in his four-over spell.
• Liam Livingstone's Big Hit: Liam Livingstone scored 39 runs off 17 balls against Rashid, the second-highest score off Rashid in a T20 innings.

Bowling Analysis

• Rashid Khan:

  • Bowled all 24 deliveries above 90 kph, averaging 94.68 kph.
  • Struggled with length, missing his spot consistently.
  • Conceded 54 runs without taking a wicket.

• Sai Kishore:

  • Varied his pace between 83.70-97.90 kph, averaging 88.88 kph.
  • Mastered the good length zone (4-7m) for 68% of his deliveries.
  • Used strategic variations, including a slower carrom ball to deceive batters.

Context of Rashid's Struggles

• Injury Impact: Rashid Khan played only five T20 matches between IPL 2023 and 2024 due to a shoulder injury.
• Decline in Form: Over the last two IPL seasons, Rashid has taken just 11 wickets in 15 games, conceding at 8.92 runs per over.
• Shift in Batters' Approach: The Impact Sub rule has encouraged batters to attack more aggressively, adding to Rashid's challenges.

Statistical Insights

• Full Length Zone:
  • Rashid has bowled 22.80% of his deliveries in the full length zone since 2024, conceding at 15.57 runs per over in these instances.
  • In contrast, his economy rate for good lengths or shorter is 7.92 runs per over.
• Historical Context:
  • Between 2019 and 2022, Rashid's full length deliveries never exceeded 20% in any season.

Conclusion

This match was a microcosm of Rashid Khan's broader struggles in IPL 2024. It remains to be seen how he will adapt and bounce back from this challenging phase in his career.

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