Varun Chakravarthy Achieves 100 Wickets Milestone in IPL for KKR

In a remarkable achievement, Varun Chakravarthy has become the third player to reach 100 wickets for Kolkata Knight Riders in the IPL. His milestone came during a match against Gujarat Titans, where he took 2 wickets. Despite his efforts, KKR faced defeat as GT, led by Shubman Gill's stellar performance, secured a five-wicket victory. This article delves into Chakravarthy's journey and the match highlights.

By Narendra Chaudhary Apr 18, 2026, 12:19 IST

Chakravarthy Joins Elite Club of KKR Bowlers

Varun Chakravarthy has made history by becoming the third player to achieve 100 wickets in the Indian Premier League (IPL) while playing for the Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR). He joins the ranks of Sunil Narine and Andre Russell, who have also reached this milestone. According to CricViz statistics, Narine holds the record for the most wickets for KKR with 196, followed by Russell with 122 wickets. Chakravarthy now stands at 100 wickets for the franchise.

He reached this significant milestone during a match against the Gujarat Titans, where he recorded bowling figures of 2 wickets for 34 runs in 4 overs. In this game, he successfully dismissed Jos Buttler and Washington Sundar. This achievement comes amidst a challenging IPL 2026 season for Chakravarthy and KKR, as this was his first time taking wickets in the tournament.

Match Recap: GT vs KKR

In the match between Gujarat Titans and Kolkata Knight Riders, Shubman Gill played a pivotal role, scoring 86 runs off 50 balls, leading GT to a five-wicket victory in Ahmedabad. Chasing a target of 181 runs, GT completed the chase in just 19.4 overs, with Gill's innings featuring eight fours and four sixes. This win marked GT's third consecutive victory, elevating them to fourth place in the IPL 2026 points table with six points from five matches, while KKR remains at the bottom without a win.

Earlier, KKR set a total of 180 runs, thanks to Cameron Green's impressive 79 runs, despite facing a rocky start with frequent wickets falling. GT's bowlers, particularly Kagiso Rabada, who took three wickets, effectively restricted KKR's scoring.

GT's innings began strongly with contributions from Gill and Sai Sudharsan, alongside a quick 25-run cameo from Jos Buttler. Although KKR's bowlers, including Chakravarthy and Narine, managed to take a few wickets, GT maintained control and secured the win in the final over with efforts from Rahul Tewatia and Shahrukh Khan.