Amir Achieves Milestone with 400th T20 Wicket

Former Pakistani fast bowler Mohammad Amir, currently playing for Trinbago Knight Riders, marked a significant career achievement during Wednesday’s Caribbean Premier League (CPL) 2025 game against Antigua and Barbuda Falcons at Sir Vivian Richards Stadium.

Amir secured his 400th T20 wicket by dismissing Fabian Allen, becoming the second Pakistani bowler to reach this landmark.

He achieved this feat in his 343rd match, positioning him ninth among all-time T20 wicket-takers.

The leading Pakistani wicket-taker in T20s remains left-arm bowler Wahab Riaz, who has taken 413 wickets in 348 games with an economy rate of 7.54, including three five-wicket hauls.

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Falcons Secure Victory

Meanwhile, Imad Wasim led Antigua and Barbuda Falcons to an eight-run victory over the Knight Riders.

The Falcons, batting first, scored 167-6 in 20 overs, boosted by a crucial 69-run partnership for the sixth wicket between Imad Wasim and Fabian Allen.

Allen was the top scorer with a quickfire 45 off 20 balls, hitting three fours and three sixes, while Imad added 39 off 27 deliveries, including one four and two sixes.

Jewel Andrew contributed 22 off 25, but the rest of the batting lineup struggled to maintain momentum.

For the Knight Riders, Usman Tariq (2/37) and Nathan Edward (2/56) were the leading bowlers, with Amir and Akeal Hosein each taking one wicket.

In response, Trinbago Knight Riders fell short, ending at 159-6 in their 20 overs, despite significant efforts from Colin Munro and Kieron Pollard.

Munro hit 44 off just 18 balls, including eight fours and a six. Pollard remained not out with 43 off 28, hitting three fours and four sixes.

Keacy Carty added 35 off 31 deliveries, but the middle order couldn’t withstand the pressure.

For the Falcons, Obed McCoy delivered a match-winning performance with figures of 4/39, while Rahkeem Cornwall and Shakib Al Hasan each claimed two wickets to secure the victory.