IPL 2019: Imran Tahir Removes Chris Lynn, Andre Russell in One Over to Send Twitter in Frenzy, Fans Hail Veteran Leg-Spinner For Four-For During KKR vs CSK Match | SEE POSTS

The ace leg-spinner finished with the impressive figures of 4/27 in his quota of four overs for CSK.

IPL 2019 Kolkata Knight Riders vs Chennai Super Kings, Match 29: It needs a big heart and immense courage to stop the explosive Kolkata Knight Riders batting line-up on a good batting track of Eden Gardens. Imran Tahir turned up with both the traits on a hot Sunday afternoon during match 29 of Indian Premier League (IPL) between Kolkata and Chennai Super Kings. Tahir broke the back of KKR’s batting unit as he picked up the crucial wickets of Chris Lynn, Andre Russell, Nitish Rana and Robin Uthappa. The ace leg-spinner finished with the impressive figures of 4/27 in his quota of four overs for CSK.

Looking all set for a big score on flat Eden track, Lynn provided the hosts a blistering start and smashed a quickfire fifty to lift the spirits in the dressing room. But as Kolkata looked on course to take the momentum away, CSK skipper MS Dhoni introduced Tahir, who turned the match on its head with his guile, variations and googlies. The 40-year old not only stopped the run flow but also put a brake on KKR’s innings. Here’s how the Twitter world reacted to the ‘Tahir Show’ at the Eden:

Lynn, Rana, Robbie Uthupa, Russell — fair reward for high quality leg spin bowling by Tahir you’d say? He’s been the pick of the CSK attack and the best slow bowler in the league this season

— Cricketwallah (@cricketwallah) April 14, 2019

Imran Tahir ran faster than the ball 😃

— Broken Cricket (@BrokenCricket) April 14, 2019

Imran Tahir is ecstatic and how. Two wickets in a single over for him 👌👌 pic.twitter.com/hocBwc0bna

— IndianPremierLeague (@IPL) April 14, 2019

Imran Tahir now the fourth 40-plus year-old to claim a four-wicket haul in #IPL after Shane Warne, Pravin Thambe and Brad Hogg. #IPL2019#KKRvCSK

— Mohandas Menon (@mohanstatsman) April 14, 2019

If you have half passion of 40 year old Tahir then you can succeed in life. What a man. pic.twitter.com/Pj8Fd4OHKQ

— Johns (@CricCrazyJohns) April 14, 2019

I want to celebrate all the little moments in life like Imran Tahir. #KKRvCSK

— Trendulkar (@Trendulkar) April 14, 2019

Tahir is T20 GOAT! What an absolute champion cricketer! WORLD CLASS!

— Srini Mama (@SriniMaama16) April 14, 2019

I wish to be born with Imran Tahir’s enthusiasm levels in my next life. Whatey guy. #IPL2019

— Vinayakk (@vinayakkm) March 31, 2019

What was more fascinating was that after every wicket Tahir went on take a lap of the ground and performed his trademark celebrations. Earlier, Chennai Super Kings won the toss and elected to bowl against Kolkata Knight Riders in their IPL match 29 on Sunday. Chennai are playing an unchanged side.

Imran Tahir doesn’t take a flight. He just starts running after CSK wins and reaches the next venue. #KKRvCSK

— Bollywood Gandu (@BollywoodGandu) April 14, 2019

Imran Tahir is taking retirement after the World Cup 2019, after it, he is available for 100 mtr race for Olympic .#CSKvKKR

— Sunil- The cricketer (@1sInto2s) April 14, 2019

Imran Tahir is one of those guys who wanted to be a Runner but became a Bowler due to parental pressure..#KKRvCSK #CSKvKKR pic.twitter.com/FCliKUTjjn

— Ravinaa 💕Aggarwaal 💕 (@RaveenaAgarwaal) April 14, 2019

“IMRAN TAHIR ” after taking a Wicket

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Fastest #Tahir #CSKvKKR #CSK pic.twitter.com/kqjZ2tyPSr

— RAJ 💛( SK */* MSD) 🇮🇳 (@rajskdhoni) April 14, 2019

For Kolkata, Chris Lynn, Sunil Narine and Harry Gurney are back into the playing XI.

Playing XIs:

Kolkata Knight Riders: Chris Lynn, Sunil Narine, Robin Uthappa, Nitish Rana, Dinesh Karthik, Shubman Gill, Andre Russell, Piyush Chawla, Kuldeep Yadav, Prasidh Krishna, Harry Gurney.

Chennai Super Kings: Faf du Plessis, Shane Watson, Suresh Raina, Ambati Rayudu, MS Dhoni, Kedar Jadhav, Ravindra Jadeja, Mitchell Santner, Imran Tahir, Shardul Thakur, Deepak Chahar.