IMRAN Tahir, who is the leading wicket-taking rankings for the 2025 ExxonMobil Global Super League, believes that spin will take them all the way to the final of the tournament set for the National Stadium Providence on Friday.

The leg spinner has 10 wickets from the team’s three matches in this year’s tournament; he was instrumental in their last two victories, grabbing two four- wicket hauls this year.
The Warriors started this year’s campaign with an eight-run loss to defending champions Ragpur Riders from Bangladesh, before clinching back-to-back wins over Dubai Capitals and Central Districts from New Zealand.

He says that top West Indies player Akeal Hosein is a critical part of their spin attack.
“For me he [Akeal] is a world class bowler. Obviously, we’ve got him in the squad and with him our spin strength is really strong; as you can see, spinners [are] playing a big role in the games here, so I really want to see him back and hopefully we can go all the way and do what we are here for.”

Tahir, who led the team to their only CPL title, says that while they have come out on top in their last two engagements, they must tighten up in some areas.
“There is room for improvement and I want even if we have one small grey area, we need to improve on that. Like I said, guys are trying, it’s not easy as a batter, but I think in the end we have to take responsibility; there is no excuse, you want to win [the] championship, you have to get through everything, you won’t win [the] championship easily. I have been playing 25 years and all the championships I’ve won it didn’t come easy.”

The Warriors spin attack also includes Gudakesh Motie and Moeen Ali, along with Tahir and Hosein for an unstoppable four-man spin attack.
The Warriors lead the five-team table after two wins in three because of net run rate, with champions Ragpur Riders second with after two wins in as many games and Hobart Hurricanes third on one win in two games.

The Warriors will battle Hurricanes today from 19:00hrs.