When a cricketer possesses the aspects of fitness, skillset and a passion for the sport, then age can indeed be just a number, without a shadow of a doubt. As in the case of Imran Tahir, who is 44 years old, the veteran is continuing to entertain the fans by spicing it up in the domestic T20 leagues. Despite age being on his side, he stunned the cricket fraternity by taking an absolute gem of a catch during the SA 2024 Eliminator.
Imran Tahir’s earnest attempt impressed the cricket fraternity as he sprinted to take a stunning catch in his safe pair of hands. The very incident became a major talking point on social media, with the majority of the netizens reserving the highest respect for Tahir for his incredible commitment to fitness and agility. The video clip of Imran Tahir grabbing a scintillating catch has spread like wildfire on the internet.
Imran Tahir’s breathtaking catch leaves the cricket fraternity in awe
The incident happened during the Eliminator clash between Joburg Super Kings and Paarl Royals. Imran Tahir’s exceptional catch to get rid of Paarl Royals’ Mitchell Van Buuren for a duck in the third over was indeed one of the turning points. Paarl Royals were in a spot of bother after losing the top-order batters for cheap scores. However, their skipper David Miller turned up and played a decent knock, scoring 47 off 40 (4 fours, 2 sixes).
In the end, Paaryl Royals were bowled out for 138. Sam Cook was the pick of the bowlers for Joburg Super Kings, wherein he accounted for four dismissals (4/24) whereas Nadre Burger also chipped in with disciplinary bowling variations as he registered 3/26. In reply to Paarl Royals’ target, Joburg Super Kings chased down the target with such ease in 13.2 overs and won the game by 9 wickets.
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Leus du Plooy top-scored with 68 off 43 balls including 7 fours and 2 hits over the fence whereas captain Faf du Plessis remained unbeaten on 55 off 34 balls including three fours and three sixes. Meanwhile, Joburg Super Kings will lock horns with Durban Super Giants in Qualifier 2 on February 8, Thursday at The Wanderers Stadium, Johannesburg. The winner of this clash will take on Sunrisers Eastern Cape in the showdown on February 10, Saturday at Newlands, Cape Town.