Top-5 Oldest Bowlers to claim a 5-wicket haul in the T20S ft. Imran Tahir

South Africa's veteran spinner Imran Tahir recently bowled a magical spell in the Caribbean Premier League and took 5 wickets for 17 runs. With this, he became the second-oldest bowler in the world to take a 5-wicket haul in T20S.

5. Imran Tahir (South Africa) – 42 years, 135 days

Imran Tahir took 5 wickets in the Hundred Tournament at the age of 42 years and 135 days. At this time, he achieved this feat while playing for the BPH in a match against the WEF team in the 2021 edition.

4. Prakash Mishra (Bulgaria) – 44 years, 165 days

Prakash Mishra's name comes at number four in this list. Bulgaria's medium pacer took 5 wickets for 16 runs in 3.4 overs while playing against Croatia at the age of 44 and 165 days. Prakash Mishra achieved this feat in June 2023.

3. Imran Tahir (South Africa) – 44 years, 323 days

Veteran South African spinner Imran Tahir has once again etched his name in the record books. He achieved this feat, taking five wickets with his excellent spell during the Bangladesh Premier League 2023-24 tournament. At the time, his age was 44 years and 323 days.

2. Imran Tahir (South Africa) – 40 years, 128 days

Imran Tahir has recently taken five wickets while playing in the Caribbean Premier League tournament. At present, his age is 46 years and 128 days. He is the second-oldest bowler in the world to take a five-wicket haul. Due to his excellent bowling, the Guyana Amazon Warriors have managed to win the match.

1. Tomakanute Ritawa (Cook Islands) – 46 years, 299 days

Tomakanute Ritawa is the oldest bowler in the world to have taken a five-wicket haul in T20 cricket. The Cook Islands spinner achieved this feat against Fiji in the ICC T20 World Cup Qualifier 2022, where he bowled brilliantly to pick up 5 wickets. Imran Tahir can break his record. Along with him, Mohammad Hafeez and Shoaib Malik can also register their names in this list.