Mustafizur Rahman’s IPL Timeline: Teams, Performances & KKR Deal

<p>Since bursting onto the scene in 2015, Mustafizur Rahman – famously known as "The Fizz" – has evolved from a teenage sensation into one of the most bankable left-arm pacers in global T20 cricket.</p>
<p>His journey through Indian Premier League (IPL) is a roadmap of consistency, featuring stints with five different franchises before his recent high-profile move to Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) for the 2026 season.'</p>
<h3>The IPL Journey: From SRH to KKR</h3>
<p>Mustafizur’s IPL story began with a fairytale debut in 2016 with Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH). He became the first overseas player to win the ‘Emerging Player of the Tournament’ award, picking up 17 wickets and playing a pivotal role in SRH’s maiden title victory.</p>
<p>Over the decade, he has become a true journeyman of the league:</p>
<p>Sunrisers Hyderabad (2016-2017): 17 wickets (Title winner)</p>
<p>Mumbai Indians (2018): 7 wickets</p>
<p>Rajasthan Royals (2021): 14 wickets</p>
<p>Delhi Capitals (2022&ndash;2023, 2025): 9 wickets (spread across seasons)</p>
<p>Chennai Super Kings (2024): 14 wickets in just 9 matches</p>
<p>Kolkata Knight Riders (2026): Secured for a massive ₹9.20 crore.</p>
<p>To date, Mustafizur has played 60 IPL matches, scalping 65 wickets at an impressive economy rate of 8.13. His career-best figures of 4/29 came during his prolific 2024 stint with CSK.</p>
<h3>International Dominance for Bangladesh</h3>
<p>While Mustafizur’s IPL exploits made him a household name in India, his statistics for Bangladesh are even more imposing. He is the backbone of the "Tigers’" bowling attack:</p>
<p><strong>T20Is</strong>: Mustafizur has claimed 158 wickets in 126 matches, making him one of the highest wicket-takers in the format’s history. He also holds the record for the most dot balls bowled in the death overs (300+).</p>
<p><strong>ODIs</strong>: With 177 wickets in 115 matches, Mustafizur’s 50-over career is highlighted by his legendary debut series against India in 2015, where he took 13 wickets in just three games.</p>
<p><strong>Tests</strong>: Though Mustafizur plays sparingly in the longest format, he has 31 wickets in 15 matches.</p>