Tahir takes five wickets against St Lucia Kings
ESPNcricinfo • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 11, 2026, 8:15 AM
Last updated Sep 11, 2026

Tahir recorded five wickets against St Lucia Kings on September 11, 2026. The 47-year-old bowler finished with figures of 4-0-17-5, establishing a new record as the oldest player to bag a five-wicket haul in T20 cricket. These statistics also represent his personal best performance in the format. Following the achievement, Tahir credited his son for encouraging his continued participation and training. The performance occurred during the ongoing tournament, marking a milestone for the veteran cricketer as he maintains his presence in the league.
- •Tahir recorded 4-0-17-5 against St Lucia Kings.
- •He is the oldest player to secure a five-wicket haul in T20 cricket.
- •The bowling figures represent his career-best performance in the T20 format.
- •Tahir cited his son as the primary motivation for his continued play.
- 8:15 AMESPNcricinfo — 'My son has been pushing me' - 47-year-old Tahir after becoming oldest to bag five-for
"Tahir's figures of 4-0-17-5 against St Lucia Kings were also his best in T20 cricket
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