Explorer

Mohammad Irfan sets world record in T20

Barbados [West Indies], August 26 (ANI): Pakistan fast bowler Mohammad Irfan has set a new world record of being the most economical bowler in the T20 cricket while playing for Barbados Tridents in the ongoing 2018 Caribbean Premier League (CPL).

The 36-year-old conceded just one run in his four overs spell against St Kitts and Nevis Patriots and scalped two important wickets of Chris Gayle and Evin Lewis in the match.

The record was, earlier, registered to the names of South African bowler Chris Morris and Sri Lanka's Chanaka Welegedara with an economy rate of 0.5 and 0.25, respectively.

Irfan has played a total of T20 internationals for Pakistan where he has taken 15 wickets with an economy rate of 7.25.

The Caribbean Premier League, which started on August 8, will continue till September 16. (ANI)


This story has not been edited. It has been published as provided by ANI

Top Headlines

Multiple Injured After Vehicle Drives Into Crowd During Mexico's FIFA World Cup Celebrations
Multiple Injured! Car Drives Into Crowd During Mexico's FIFA World Cup Celebrations
WATCH: Bullet Throw! Batsman Run Out By Direct Hit From Boundary Line
WATCH: Bullet Throw! Batsman Run Out By Direct Hit From Boundary Line
From Rajasthan To Ireland: Indian-Born Poised To Debut For Ireland Against India
From Rajasthan To Ireland: Indian-Born Poised To Debut For Ireland Against India
Portugal vs Argentina: Can Ronaldo And Messi Face Off At FIFA World Cup 2026?
Portugal vs Argentina: Can Ronaldo And Messi Face Off At FIFA World Cup 2026?

Videos

Ujjain Muharram Video: Car Blast Stunt During Procession Triggers Safety Questions
BREAKING: Viral Claims of Large Protests in PoK Circulate, No Independent Verification
BREAKING: Uttar Pradesh BJP Announces New State Team with 19 Vice Presidents Named
BREAKING: Viral Claims of Major Earthquake in Venezuela Spark Panic, No Official Confirmation
BREAKING: Ram Mandir donation and land deal probe widens; FIR move, SIT expands six accused case row

Photo Gallery

25°C
New Delhi
Rain: 100mm
Humidity: 97%
Wind: WNW 47km/h
See Today's Weather
powered by
Accu Weather
Embed widget