Imran Tahir’s Five-Wicket Haul Powers Guyana Amazon Warriors to CPL 2025 Second-Place Win

In the Caribbean Premier League (CPL) 2025, the Guyana Amazon Warriors defeated the Antigua and Barbuda Falcons by 83 runs in a rain-affected match, moving into second place on the points table. Veteran spinner and captain Imran Tahir delivered a stunning five-wicket haul, his best-ever CPL performance, dismantling the Falcons' middle and lower order and finishing with figures of 5/21. The Warriors posted a commanding total of 211/3, powered by a 106-run partnership between Shai Hope, who scored 82 off 54 balls, and Shimron Hetmyer, who blasted 65 off 26 balls including five sixes. Despite a fast start from the Falcons, their innings collapsed under Tahir's spinning mastery, with the team being bowled out for 128 in just over 15 overs. Tahir's five-wicket haul equaled the record for the joint-second most five-wicket hauls in T20 cricket history, highlighting his status as one of the game's top spinners. The dominant all-round performance from the Warriors underlined their strong contention for the CPL 2025 title.