Former West Indian mystery spinner, Sunil Narain made his debut in the Indian Premier League in 2012. He started his journey with Kolkata Knight Riders in the fourth edition of IPL in 2012. He has since been a veteran for his franchise helping them to lift the title on two occasions. The 36-year-old spinner turned opening batter is an IPL veteran in his own rights. Sunil has played 177 IPL matches in which he has scored 1534 runs and picked up 180 wickets. Over the years Narain managed to maintain an impressive career strike rate of 165 with his bat. With the ball, he has been very economical as he boasts an economy rate of 6.73 runs an over.
3. Narine’s fastest fifty ( 54 runs and 3 wickets against RCB )
Sunil Narine helped restrict Royal Challengers Bangalore to a mere 158 runs in Chinnaswamy as he chipped in 2 wickets. While chasing, Sunil Narine stamped his authority as an opener, as he scored the fastest fifty of the 2017 edition of IPL. He scored 54 runs off 17 balls which helped KKR get an easy win.
2. Sunil Narine’s all-round show ( 85 runs and One wicket against Delhi Capitals)
Sunil Narine yet again proved his worth as an all-rounder for Kolkata Knight Riders in an important clash against Delhi Capitals in 2024. Batting first on a batters paradise, Sunil Narine stormed past his half-century mark in the powerplay. He scored 85 runs off just 39 balls helping KKR to post a mammoth total of 272 runs. With the ball in hand, Narine picked up one wicket while conceding just 29 runs in his four overs.
1. Sunil Narine the master of all trades ( 109 runs and 2 wickets against RR, 2024)
The left-handed maestro put on an incredible performance against Rajasthan Royals in the 31st match of IPL 2024. Playing at the Mecca of Indian Cricket – Eden Gardens, Sunil Narine scored a quickfire century. He scored 109 runs in just 56 deliveries. He hit 13 boundaries and 6 sixes in the process. With the ball in hand, he picked up two important wickets. However, he was unable to steer his team to victory as RR won the match.
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