Top 5 spells by Imran Tahir

#2. 2/14 vs New Zealand at Auckland, 2017

Tahir ended with the most economical bowling figures by a South African spinner

This spell came during the same series as the one mentioned in the previous slide and also at the same ground - Eden Park at Auckland. It was the final ODI between South Africa and New Zealand and the series was tied at 2-2.

New Zealand batted first and struggled throughout their innings, tottering to 140/7. Tahir did not take a single wicket at this point but he was extremely economical. He eventually went on to take two late wickets and ended his spell at 2/14 from his 10 overs. This is the most economical spell bowled by a South African spinner in ODIs.

In reply, South Africa chased down the total in 17.4 overs with 6 wickets to spare. Tahir was not adjudged the Man of the Match but his spell is undeniably one of the finest in South Africa’s cricketing history.