Pakistani stuns cricket world with record-breaking figures

Fast bowler Mohammad Irfan has left the cricket world gobsmacked with one of the most incredible bowling spells in the history of the sport.

The giant left-armer came agonisingly close to achieving perfection for Barbados Tridents against St Kitts and Nevis Patriots in the Caribbean Premier League.

Irfan bowled the most economical spell in Twenty20 history, only conceding one run from his final ball.

He also took the wickets of the usually big-hitting West Indies internationals Chris Gayle and Evin Lewis.

Incredibly though, Irfan still ended up on the losing side, with the Patriots winning by six wickets after chasing down their target of 148 with seven balls to spare.

“I’m really happy. I would’ve been happier if the team won, but I am happy that I bowled one of the best spells in T20 cricket,” said Irfan after the match.

“I liked bowling on the lively wicket, and I get extra bounce because of my height, so yes, a satisfying performance.”

Fans couldn’t believed what they’d witnessed, with some predicting the feat will never be beaten by another bowler.

The 36-year-old, who hasn’t played internationally for two years, dismissed star man Gayle with the first delivery of the innings.

Irfan ended with figures of four overs, three maidens, with two wickets for one run.

Simply stunning.

With AFP