Chennai Super Kings leg-spinner, Imran Tahir has surpassed Shane Warne’s record to enter an elite list of the overseas spinner. Tahir, who is still going strong at the age of 40 years, has scalped 59 wickets in the Indian Premier League history. On the other hand, former Rajasthan Royals skipper Shane Warne had scalped 57 in his IPL career.
Consequently, Imran Tahir has become the leading wicket-taker as a leg-spinner in the IPL. Tahir, who is known for his ecstatic celebration has done a fine job for the Chennai Super Kings. The leg-spinner was at his best in the CSK’s previous match against Rajasthan Royals as he scalped two wickets. Furthermore, the talisman spinner conceded only 23 runs in his four overs quota.
Imran Tahir has done a fine job.
On the other hand, Shane Warne had scalped 57 wickets in 55 IPL matches. In fact, the legendary had inspired his team to glory in the inaugural edition of the Indian Premier League.
Meanwhile, Chennai Super Kings completed their hat-tricks of wins in the 12th match of the Indian Premier League. The reigning champions defeated Shane Warne’s Rajasthan Royals by eight runs. In fact, this was the third loss of the season for the Ajinkya Rahane’s led side.
Subsequently, Imran Tahir is also the leading wicket-taker of the ongoing season as he has taken six wickets in the three matches. The Proteas star had also scalped three wickets in the season opener against Royal Challengers Bangalore.
Meanwhile, Chennai Super Kings will lock horns against three-times champions Mumbai Indians at Wankhede Stadium on April 3. The defending champions have got off to a roaring start and they would like to continue the impetus in their fourth match of the season.
Chennai Super Kings has thus far ticked the right boxes and they would like to continue their good form going in the season.