Imran Tahir has found another way to remind the T20 world that age has done little to dull his appetite for wickets. The 47-year-old South African produced a sensational spell for Guyana Amazon Warriors in the Caribbean Premier League, becoming the oldest player to take a five-wicket haul in men's T20 cricket.

Tahir finished with 5/17 as Saint Lucia Kings were bowled out for 119, completely changing the game after the visitors had made a brisk start. Kamil Pooran had put the Kings in a strong position during the Power Play, but once Tahir and Mehidy Hasan Miraz began operating in tandem, the innings unravelled rapidly.

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The veteran leg-spinner struck twice in his first two overs, removing Pooran and Roston Chase, before returning to clean up the tail. McKenny Clarke and Matthew Forde were bowled in the same over, while Joshua Bishop became his fifth victim after being trapped lbw. Tahir then completed a memorable night by taking the catch that ended the Kings' innings.

The record was previously held by Cook Islands spinner Tomakanute Ritawa, who took 5/19 against Fiji at 46 years and 299 days in 2022. Tahir had already moved into second place last year after claiming 5/21 against Antigua and Barbuda Falcons at 46 years and 148 days. Now, at 47 years and 167 days, he has pushed the benchmark even further.

TAHIR'S EXTRAORDINARY RECORD

Tahir's latest five-for is his sixth in T20 cricket and his fourth after turning 40. He has now occupied three places among the five oldest five-wicket hauls in men's T20 history, underlining just how extraordinary his longevity has been.

Top five oldest five-wicket hauls in men's T20 cricket

• Imran Tahir — 47 years, 167 days — 5/17 vs Saint Lucia Kings, 2026
• Tomakanute Ritawa — 46 years, 299 days — 5/19 vs Fiji, 2022
• Imran Tahir — 46 years, 148 days — 5/21 vs Antigua & Barbuda Falcons, 2025
• Imran Tahir — 44 years, 323 days — 5/26 vs Khulna Tigers, 2024
• Prakash Mishra — 44 years, 165 days — 5/16 vs Croatia, 2023

The record was the standout moment of a match Guyana won by four wickets. After restricting Saint Lucia to 119, the Warriors reached 122/6 in 18.3 overs, with Quentin Sampson's unbeaten 37 off 11 balls providing the late push to seal the chase and send Guyana back to the top of the CPL standings.

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