A global T20 stalwart, Imran Tahir carved out a special reputation in the Indian Premier League with his wicket-taking ability and deceptive googlies. He also led Guyana Amazon Warriors in Caribbean Premier League to guide them to lift the title.
Across 59 matches, he picked up 82 wickets at an impressive average of 20.77 and an economy rate of 7.76. Whether playing for Rising Pune Supergiant, Delhi Daredevils, or Chennai Super Kings, Tahir consistently delivered match-defining spells.
Here are top three performances of Imran Tahir in IPL:
3/18 vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru, Pune, 2017
Tahir was representing Rising Pune Supergiant (RPSG) in IPL 2017 and played a key role in a dominant win over Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB)in Pune. His figures of 3/18 in four overs were instrumental in restricting RCB to just 96.
RPSG had earlier posted 157/3, with Steven Smith top-scoring with 45 runs. During the chase, despite a fighting 55 from Virat Kohli, the rest of the batting lineup crumbled. Tahir’s variations proved too difficult to handle as he removed Pawan Negi, Adam Milne, and Samuel Badree.
4/28 vs Rajasthan Royals, Delhi, 2015
While playing for Delhi Daredevils (DD) in IPL 2015, Tahir delivered a superb spell against Rajasthan Royals (RR) in Delhi. He finished with figures of 4/28, showcasing his control and ability to strike at crucial moments.
Delhi had set a strong target of 184/3, with Jean-Paul Duminy leading the scoring. Despite Tahir’s efforts, where he dismissed big names like Ajinkya Rahane and Deepak Hooda, Rajasthan Royals managed to chase down the target, winning by three wickets. Though it came in a losing cause, Tahir’s spell stood out for its impact and quality.
4/12 vs Delhi Capitals, Chennai, 2019
This remains one of Tahir’s most destructive spells in the IPL. Representing Chennai Super Kings (CSK) at Chepauk, he dismantled the Delhi Capitals (DC) batting lineup with figures of 4/12 in just 3.2 overs. CSK had posted 179/4, thanks to crucial contributions from Suresh Raina (59 off 37) and MS Dhoni (44* off 22).
In reply, Delhi collapsed for just 99 in 16.2 overs. Tahir’s spell broke the backbone of the chase as he dismissed key players including Rishabh Pant and Axar Patel. His brilliance powered the five-time champions to a commanding 80-run victory.
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