Rashid Khan produced one of the most devastating and memorable bowling performances of the early 2026 international season during the decisive third T20I between Afghanistan and New Zealand at the Sharjah Cricket Stadium on 7 February 2026. The 27-year-old Afghanistan captain and premier leg-spinner returned figures of 5/14 from his four overs, dismantling New Zealand’s middle and lower order in a spell that turned a potentially close contest into a commanding 41-run victory for the home side