Liam Livingstone's 5 Sixes Force Rashid Khan To Bowl Joint Second-Worst IPL Spell

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The M. Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru is notoriously challenging for bowlers due to its small boundaries and traditionally flat pitches, often referred to as the "Chinnaswamy Effect". Rashid Khan experienced this firsthand in the IPL 2025 clash against RCB.

Introduced into the attack in the 12th over with RCB at 80/4, Rashid was immediately put under pressure. Liam Livingstone and Jitesh Sharma hit him for boundaries in his first over itself. While his second over was relatively economical (9 runs), the assault resumed later. His third over went for 14 runs, including a six from Livingstone and a four from Tim David. The most damaging over was the 18th, where a set Livingstone smashed three sixes off Rashid, significantly inflating his figures.

Historically, Rashid Khan has found Chinnaswamy a tougher venue than most, conceding runs at an economy rate of 9.40 across six previous IPL games there before this match – among the highest for spinners at the ground.

This 0/54 spell equals his figures against KKR in 2023 and sits just behind his career-worst 1/55 against PBKS in 2018. It also reflects a broader trend in IPL 2025 where prominent leg-spinners have found the going tough, with high economy rates being a common theme early in the tournament.

Despite Rashid's challenging outing, his GT teammate Mohammed Siraj had a successful return to his former home ground, claiming 3 wickets to help restrict RCB to 169/8.

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Takeaways

• Elite performers like Rashid Khan aren't immune to tough days, particularly in the high-stakes, batter-friendly environment of the IPL.
• Venue specifics, such as the short boundaries at Chinnaswamy, play a crucial role in game strategy and outcomes.
• Keep an eye on how teams adjust their bowling plans, especially for spinners, at traditionally high-scoring grounds as the tournament progresses.

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