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Imran Tahir claims record five-wicket haul in Caribbean Premier League

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 10, 2026, 4:56 PM

Last updated Sep 10, 2026

Imran Tahir claims record five-wicket haul in Caribbean Premier League

Summary

Imran Tahir became the oldest cricketer to take a five-wicket haul in men's T20 cricket during a Caribbean Premier League match at Providence. The 47-year-old leg-spinner recorded figures of 5/17 for the Guyana Amazon Warriors against the Saint Lucia Kings. This performance helped the Guyana Amazon Warriors secure a four-wicket victory, their seventh win in eight matches this season. Tahir surpassed the previous record held by Tomakunte Ritawa, who was 46 years old when he achieved the feat in 2022. Following the match, Tahir attributed his continued participation in the sport to the encouragement of his son.

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By the Numbers

•Imran Tahir took 5/17 at age 47 years and 166 days.
•Guyana Amazon Warriors defeated Saint Lucia Kings by four wickets.
•Miraz contributed 3/13 in his four-over spell for the Warriors.
•Sampson scored 37 runs from 11 balls to help secure the chase.
•This was the sixth five-wicket haul of Tahir's T20 career.

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4:56 PMYahoo Sports — He won IPL purple cap at age 40, now Imran Tahir breaks world record at 47; becomes the oldest to take five-wicket haul in T20s

What they're saying

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Imran Tahir made history by taking a phenomenal five-wicket haul in the Caribbean Premier League, earning the title of the oldest cricketer to achieve such a milestone in men's T20 cricket. This outstanding performance not only led the Guyana Amazon Warriors to victory but also demonstrates his unwavering passion for the game, fueled by encouragement from his son. This achievement further embellishes his rich T20 legacy.
— Yahoo Sports

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