Sunil Narine Sets New IPL Records at 37

Sunil Narine, the 37-year-old spinner for Kolkata Knight Riders, has made history in IPL 2026 by becoming the first foreign bowler to achieve 200 wickets. His remarkable performance against Sunrisers Hyderabad not only solidified his status as a top bowler but also marked a significant milestone in the league's history. With an impressive career that includes both bowling and batting achievements, Narine continues to be a key player in the IPL. Read on to explore his journey and record-breaking feats in detail.

By Narendra Chaudhary May 3, 2026, 18:58 IST

Sunil Narine's Remarkable Achievement

At 37, Sunil Narine continues to impress with his skills. During the 45th match of IPL 2026, he opened his wicket tally and immediately began breaking records. By dismissing two batsmen from Hyderabad, he reaffirmed his status as one of the most talented bowlers in the IPL. Narine's outstanding performance against Sunrisers Hyderabad has etched a new chapter in Indian Premier League history.

First Foreign Player to Reach 200 Wickets

The Kolkata Knight Riders' star spinner achieved a significant milestone by taking his 200th wicket, becoming the first foreign bowler in IPL history to do so. This landmark was reached at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium when he claimed the wicket of middle-order batsman Salil Arora, marking the sixth wicket for his team.

Top Wicket-Takers in IPL History

Narine is now the third bowler overall to reach 200 wickets in the IPL, joining the ranks of Yuzvendra Chahal and Bhuvneshwar Kumar. Notably, he has achieved this feat while exclusively playing for Kolkata Knight Riders since 2012, making him the first bowler to take 200 wickets for a single franchise.

Leading Wicket-Takers in IPL

Yuzvendra Chahal - 228
Bhuvneshwar Kumar - 215
Sunil Narine - 201
Piyush Chawla - 192
R. Ashwin - 187

Narine's Stellar IPL Career

Narine's IPL journey has been remarkable, with over 200 wickets in approximately 197 matches at an average exceeding 25. His economy rate stands at around 6.8, making him one of the most efficient bowlers in IPL history among those with over 100 wickets. Additionally, he has taken four or more wickets in a match eight times, including one five-wicket haul and one hat-trick.

Record-Breaking All-Rounder

Not only has Narine excelled in bowling, but he has also made significant contributions with the bat, scoring 1820 runs with a strike rate of 165.30. His record includes one century and seven half-centuries, making him the first all-rounder in IPL history to achieve the double of 1000 runs and 200 wickets. Narine's T20 career is equally impressive, with 621 wickets in 591 matches and an economy of 6.17. Only Rashid Khan and Dwayne Bravo have more wickets in T20 history. Having been named IPL's Most Valuable Player three times, Sunil Narine has once again demonstrated why he is considered one of the league's most formidable and reliable players.