Sunil Narine Becomes First Overseas Player to Reach 200 IPL Wickets
Sunil Narine achieves massive milestone by knocking over Salil Arora with a peach in SRH vs KKR IPL 2026 match [Watch]
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In the IPL 2026 match on May 3, Sunil Narine of Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) achieved a major milestone by taking his 200th wicket, becoming the first overseas player to do so. His performance helped KKR bowl out SunRisers Hyderabad (SRH) for 165 runs at Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium.
- 01Sunil Narine took his 200th IPL wicket, becoming the first overseas player to reach this milestone.
- 02He dismissed Salil Arora with a carrom ball during the match against SRH.
- 03Narine is now third on the all-time IPL wicket-takers list among active players.
- 04Varun Chakaravarthy was the standout bowler for KKR with figures of 3/36.
- 05Travis Head scored 61 runs for SRH, but the team was bundled out for 165.
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In a thrilling IPL 2026 match on May 3, Sunil Narine (Kolkata Knight Riders) reached a significant milestone by claiming his 200th wicket, becoming the first overseas player to do so in the Indian Premier League. Narine achieved this feat by bowling a carrom ball that dismissed Salil Arora, helping KKR secure a dominant bowling performance. KKR bundled out SunRisers Hyderabad for 165 runs in just 19 overs, with Varun Chakaravarthy leading the attack with impressive figures of 3/36. Despite a strong innings from Travis Head, who scored 61 runs off 28 balls, SRH struggled against KKR's bowling. Following this victory, KKR aims for a hat-trick of wins this season, while SRH seeks to maintain their four-match winning streak.
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Narine's achievement not only highlights his individual skill but also boosts KKR's morale as they aim for continued success in the league.
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