Pakistan’s speedy bowler Mohammad Amir etched his call into the document books in the course of the ongoing Caribbean Premier League (CPL) 2024, breaking India’s Bhuvneshwar Kumar’s report of 24 maiden overs in T20I cricket. Amir, representing Antigua and Barbuda Falcons, has now bowled 25 maiden overs, putting him 0.33 within the all-time listing of maximum maiden overs inside the T20 layout.
Amir, 32, accomplished this feat at the same time as playing for the Falcons, surpassing Kumar inside the document books. West Indies’ off-spinner Sunil Narine leads the list, who holds the pinnacle spot with 30 maiden overs, observed by means of Bangladesh’s all-rounder Shakib Al Hasan with 26. Despite Antigua and Barbuda Falcons suffering inside the opposition, Amir has been in splendid shape, proving his mettle all over again.
The left-arm pacer has claimed five wickets in seven suits in the 2024 CPL. Throughout his T20 career, Amir has taken 347 wickets in 302 fits, underlining his prowess in the sport’s shortest format. Amir’s illustrious profession includes numerous memorable performances, extensively his function in Pakistan’s 2017 ICC Champions Trophy victory.
He turned into instrumental in dismantling India’s pinnacle-order, brushing off key players like Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, and Shikhar Dhawan inside the very last. His overall performance paved the manner for Pakistan’s commanding one hundred eighty-run win over their arch-opponents.
The Antigua and Barbuda Falcons are gearing up for their subsequent fit towards St Lucia Kings on Monday, September sixteen. The Falcons have had a difficult run in the match, securing only one victory—a narrow six-run win against Trinbago Knight Riders on September 6. In their ultimate encounter, they suffered a defeat against Barbados Royals on Thursday, September 12.
