Mehidy Hasan Miraz has revitalized his franchise cricket career with a standout performance on his Caribbean Premier League (CPL) debut. After failing to take a wicket in four matches during the Lanka Premier League, the Bangladeshi all-rounder delivered a brilliant spell for the Guyana Amazon Warriors, conceding only 13 runs in four overs while claiming three wickets.
A Historic Bowling Display
Miraz’s efforts were complemented by captain Imran Tahir, who made history by taking five wickets for 17 runs. At 47 years and 166 days old, the South African veteran set a world record for the oldest player to claim a five-wicket haul in T20 cricket. The spin duo restricted the St. Lucia Kings to 119 all out, with Guyana chasing the target with nine balls to spare.
Match Highlights and Team Impact
- Miraz dismissed John Campbell, Kemo Paul, and Charith Asalanka, though he scored only 1 run from 4 balls while batting at number five.
- Guyana’s victory was secured by Quinton Sampson, who played a blistering 37-run knock off 11 balls.
- Imran Tahir praised his new recruit, stating, “Having someone like him in the team is great. He is a world-class spinner performing globally, and I am thrilled to bowl alongside him.”
- Guyana replaced Mohammad Nabi with Miraz following Nabi’s national team commitments.
- With this win, Guyana climbed to the top of the points table with 14 points from 8 matches.
