Top 5 spells by Imran Tahir

#3 5/24 vs New Zealand at Auckland, 2017

Tahir's 5/24 helped South Africa beat the Kiwis by 78 runs in their own backyard

South Africa’s month and a half long tour in New Zealand in early 2017 began with the only T20I at Auckland. New Zealand won the toss and skipper Kane Williamson opted to field first. South Africa posted a total of 185/6 on the board thanks to Hashim Amla’s 43-ball 62 and crucial contributions from AB de Villiers, skipper Faf du Plessis and JP Duminy.

In the run-chase, New Zealand were reduced to 55/4 thanks to some fine bowling from Chris Morris and Andile Phehlukwayo. Things eventually got worse for the Kiwis when Imran Tahir began to clean up their remaining batsmen. Tahir went on to take 5/24 as New Zealand were skittled out for 107.

Tahir was adjudged the Man of the Match.