Imran Tahir became the highest wicket-taker in this season’s Indian Premier League during the final between Chennai Super Kings and Mumbai Indians, here on Sunday.
South African leg-spinner Tahir surpassed compatriot KagisoRabada with 26 wickets to his name. The 40-year-old removed Suryakumar Yadavand Ishan Kishan to dent Mumbai’s charge after the CSK was asked to bowl firstby MI skipper Rohit Sharma.Tahir has been in superb form this season andalong with captain MS Dhoni, is one of the main reasons for the team’s success.