Tahir Sinks Kings as CPL Playoff Hopes Fade
Quentin Sampson’s unbeaten 37 and a 38-run last-wicket stand helped the Warriors chase 120 after Imran Tahir’s 5/17.
- Amazon Warriors captain Imran Tahir claimed 5/17 Wednesday night in Guyana, leading his team to a four-wicket victory over the Saint Lucia Kings and leaving their playoff qualification a mathematical improbability.
- After falling to 81 for 9, the Saint Lucia Kings recovered through a 38-run partnership between Obus Pienaar and Maheesh Theekshana, lifting their total to 119 in 18.5 overs.
- Bangladesh all-rounder Mehidy Hasan Miraz claimed three wickets for 13 runs on his CPL debut, while the Kings lost their next six wickets for just 21 runs during overs nine through 12.
- Chasing the target, the Amazon Warriors succeeded with Quentin Sampson finishing unbeaten on 37 from 11 balls, while Shimron Hetmyer and Sampson anchored a crucial 29-run partnership for the fifth wicket.
- The Saint Lucia Kings now must watch remaining results closely, as they no longer control their fate in the 2026 season and their playoff qualification remains a mathematical improbability.
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Tahir sinks Kings as CPL playoff hopes fade
The Saint Lucia Kings have lost their final group-stage game of this year’s Republic Bank Caribbean Premier League, making their chances of playoff qualification a mathematical improbability. Winning the toss and electing to bat first, the Kings made a solid start in the powerplay, ending that phase on 51 for 2. Kamil Pooran scored most […] The article Tahir sinks Kings as CPL playoff hopes fade is from St. Lucia Times.
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
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.
South African spin legend Imran Tahir smashes own record of oldest man to secure T20 fifer against Saint Lucia Kings, 11 wickets away from 600-mark - The Tribune
South African spin legend Imran Tahir broke his own record, becoming the oldest to take a five-wicket haul in T20s during the ongoing edition of the Caribbean Premier League (CPL).
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