At an age when most cricketers are reminiscing about their playing days from the comfort of home, Imran Tahir continues to defy expectations. The 46-year-old leg-spinner turned back the clock once again, delivering a match-winning performance for the Guyana Amazon Warriors in their Global Super League 2025 clash against the Dubai Capitals on Monday, July 14.
Tahir’s Four-Wicket Blitz Stuns Dubai Capitals
In what was expected to be a high-octane contest, the Warriors posted 138/7 after being put in to bat. Moeen Ali’s gritty 40 was the standout effort in an otherwise modest total. At the halfway mark, it appeared the Warriors were 10-15 runs short against a powerful Capitals batting line-up.
The Capitals got off to a decent start, reaching 36/1, and seemed poised to chase down the target with ease. But the momentum quickly shifted when Romario Shepherd struck twice in a single over, rattling the top order and injecting fresh energy into the Warriors’ defense.
That set the stage for Imran Tahir, who entered the attack and turned the game on its head. He first dismissed Sanjay Krishnamurthi and then tore through the middle and lower order, removing Jesse Bootan, Kadeem Alleyne, and Qais Ahmed to complete a four-wicket haul. His spell of leg-spin wizardry not only ended the Capitals’ hopes but also highlighted his evergreen form.
Back-to-Back Four-Fers for the Veteran Spinner
This performance marked Tahir’s second consecutive four-wicket haul in the tournament. Just three days earlier, on Friday, July 11, he claimed figures of 4/23 against Central Districts. His consistency and impact have been crucial in guiding the Warriors back to the top of the Global Super League standings.
Thanks to Tahir’s heroics, the Guyana Amazon Warriors secured a dominant 57-run win over the Dubai Capitals, silencing critics and reminding fans around the world why the South African veteran remains one of the most reliable match-winners in T20 cricket—even at 46.
