Watch - Rashid Khan produces an extravagant helicopter shot against Yorkshire in Vitality T20 Blast
Rashid Khan's late flourish with the bat guided Sussex into the final of the Vitality T20 Blast on Tuesday. The Afghan cricketer remained unbeaten on 27 runs from just nine deliveries to help his team get past the 178 target set by Yorkshire in Chester-le-Street.
During his short stay in the middle, Rashid produced an outrageous helicopter shot to get the cricketing world buzzing. This was in the 18th over when Jordan Thompson bowled a good length delivery.
Rashid Khan stepped down the track and hoicked the bowler over long on, leaving everyone shell-shocked.
Watch the clip here:
Chasing 178 for victory, openers Phil Salt and Luke Wright gave Sussex a steady start. Wright went berserk while Salt adopted a more cautious approach. By the time Salt got out for 27, Sussex were 72 in just 8.3 overs.
Yorkshire slowly crawled back into the game, picking up wickets at regular intervals before Rashid Khan's late show sealed the game in Sussex's favor. Khan smacked three fours and two towering sixes as his team sealed their berth in the final of the T20 Blast with two balls to spare.
Rashid Khan to miss the Vitality T20 Blast final
Speaking at the post-match presentation ceremony, Rashid Khan confirmed that he will not be available for the final.
"So happy to be there on final's day. Unfortunately, I won't be available for that. I wish my team all the very best. I'll definitely be watching them and cheering for them. I'm sure they'll do well."
Rashid Khan will next be seen in action in the second phase of IPL 2021, slated to commence on September 19 in the UAE.