IPL 2026, SRH vs KKR: Sunil Narine scripts history, becomes first foreign bowler to scalp 200 wickets
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IPL 2026, SRH vs KKR: Sunil Narine scripts history, becomes first foreign bowler to scalp 200 wickets Photograph: (AFP)
Playing against SunRisers Hyderabad (SRH) for Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) at the Rajiv Gandhi Stadium, Narine also became the third bowler to reach the feat. Interestingly, he is also the bowler with the most wickets for a single franchise in the IPL.
Sunil Narine scripted history in the Indian Premier League (IPL 2026) on Sunday (May 3) as he became the first bowler to scalp 200 wickets. Playing against SunRisers Hyderabad (SRH) for Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) at the Rajiv Gandhi Stadium, Narine also became the third bowler to reach the feat. Interestingly, he is also the bowler with the most wickets for a single franchise in the IPL.
Narine scripts history
Narine reached the landmark during KKR’s fixture against SRH in Hyderabad, returning figures of 2/31 as SRH were bowled out for 165. Since making his debut in 2012, Narine has been a cornerstone of KKR’s bowling attack because of his control, economy, and ability to deliver breakthroughs across phases. Over the years, Narine has built a decorated record with the franchise, playing a key role in KKR’s title-winning campaigns in 2012, 2014, and 2024.
He was awarded the MVP (Most Valuable Player) in 2012 and 2018, underlining his impact on the team.
Narine now has 201 wickets under his belt in 197 matches at an impressive average of 25.53, including a five-wicket haul. He is also the third-highest wicket-taker in the tournament's history, only behind Bhuvneshwar Kumar and Yuzvendra Chahal. He was awarded the MVP (Most Valuable Player) in 2012 and 2018, and won the Purple Cap in 2012, underlining his impact on the team.
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Coming to the match, a disciplined, all-round bowling effort from the KKR kept SRH in check, restricting them to 165 in Hyderabad on Sunday.
The hosts, SunRisers Hyderabad, were cruising at 105/1 in the ninth over but lost momentum in the second half, eventually being bowled out for just 165.
With the ball for KKR, Varun Chakravarthy led the charge with three wickets, while Sunil Narine and Kartik Tyagi picked up two each; Anukul Roy, Cameron Green, and Vaibhav Arora chipped in with a wicket apiece.
