NEW DELHI: Sunil Narine etched his identify in IPL historical past by surpassing Ravichandran Ashwin to change into the fifth-highest wicket-taker within the event.
Kolkata Knight Riders all-rounder Narine’s milestone second got here throughout his spell in opposition to Punjab Kings, the place he clinched a vital wicket and conceded simply 24 runs. With this, the Caribbean maestro now boasts 173 wickets in 170 IPL matches, showcasing his bowling prowess with a powerful economic system price of 6.74.
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Regardless of having just one fifer, Narine has proved to be a constant wicket-taker, boasting 4 four-wicket hauls within the T20 extravaganza.
In the meantime, Ashwin, the stalwart Indian spinner, trails intently behind with 172 wickets from 204 matches and 201 innings, highlighting Narine’s outstanding ascent within the IPL pantheon.

On the pinnacle of the wicket-takers’ listing stands Yuzvendra Chahal, with a powerful tally of 200 scalps in 153 matches. Chahal’s stellar bowling shows, coupled with six four-wicket hauls and a memorable five-wicket haul, cement his standing because the premier wicket-taker within the IPL.

Within the electrifying conflict between PBKS and KKR, Narine’s milestone second added to the joy as Kolkata, propelled by blistering knocks from Narine himself and opener Philip Salt, posted a formidable complete of 261/6. Regardless of Narine’s valiant efforts with the ball, PBKS, led by Jonny Bairstow and Shashank Singh, scripted historical past by efficiently chasing down the mammoth goal.
(With inputs from ANI)



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