Most IPL games: With his appearance in the match against Royal Challengers Bangalore, Sunil Narine become the first player in the history of the Kolkata Knight Riders to make 150 appearances in the Indian Premier League. Narine, who made his debut for KKR in 2012, has been a key player for the franchise ever since and has been an integral part of their success in the tournament over the years. Sunil Narine’s achievement also made KKR the fourth franchise to have at least one player play a minimum of 150 games. Follow Indian Premier League 2023 Live Updates with Insidesport.IN
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While appearing in the ninth match of IPL 2023, Sunil Narine made his 150th appearance for KKR. Among overseas players, he is ranked fourth in terms of the most appearances, after Kieron Pollard (189 appearances), AB de Villiers (156 appearances), and David Warner (164 appearances).
Sunil Narine 4th Overseas Player with Most IPL Appearances:
- 189 – Kieron Pollard
- 184 – AB de Villiers
- 164 – David Warner
- 150* – Sunil Narine
- 145 – Shane Watson
Sunil Narine currently stands in the seventh position for the most matches played for a single IPL franchise. He is just behind Royal Challengers Bangalore’s legendary batter, AB de Villiers, who has made 156 appearances. However, Narine has the potential to surpass de Villiers this season. Topping this list is Virat Kohli, who has made 225 appearances for RCB, followed by MS Dhoni in second position, who has made 206 appearances for CSK.
Most matches for a single IPL franchise
- 225 – Virat Kohli (RCB)
- 206 – MS Dhoni (CSK)
- 189 – Kieron Pollard (MI)
- 183 – Rohit Sharma (MI)
- 176 – Suresh Raina (CSK)
- 156 – AB de Villers (RCB)
- 150* – Sunil Narine (KKR)
Sunil Narine has been a crucial member of the Kolkata Knight Riders squad since his debut. Narine has been a consistent performer with both bat and ball and has often been the match-winner for his team. He is a genuine all-rounder, known for his explosive batting in the middle-order, and his tight and wicket-taking bowling.
Suni Narine IPL career
- Prior to today’s match, Sunil Narine had played 149 matches for KKR.
- Today’s match marks his 150th appearance for the team.
- He has scalped 153 wickets and scored 1032 runs.
- His best bowling figure is 5/19 and his economy rate is 6.65.
- Narine’s highest score is 75 runs.
Sunil Narine’s contribution to Kolkata Knight Riders over the years has been immense. His achievement of making 150 appearances for the franchise is a testament to his consistency and longevity. It is also a significant milestone for the Kolkata Knight Riders, who become the fourth franchise in the IPL to have at least one player play a minimum of 150 games.
As the Kolkata Knight Riders gear up for the rest of the IPL 2023, they will be looking to Sunil Narine to continue his fine form and play a crucial role in their success. His experience and skills will be invaluable, especially in the crunch games towards the end of the tournament.
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