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Narine Rewrites IPL History: First Overseas Bowler to 200 Wickets!
3 May
Summary
- Sunil Narine achieved a historic 200 IPL wickets milestone.
- He is the first overseas bowler to reach this significant landmark.
- KKR bowled SunRisers out for 165 despite a strong Head innings.

Sunil Narine etched his name in IPL history on Sunday, May 3rd, by becoming the first overseas bowler to secure 200 wickets in the tournament. The Kolkata Knight Riders' spinner achieved this feat during their match against SunRisers Hyderabad in Hyderabad. Narine concluded his spell with 2 wickets for 31 runs, bringing his total to 201 wickets from 197 matches. This milestone positions him as the third bowler overall to reach 200 IPL wickets.
Narine delivered a crucial performance, taking key wickets including Salil Arora and Ishan Kishan in the middle overs. His efforts contributed to KKR's strong bowling display, which saw SunRisers Hyderabad restricted to 165 all out in 19 overs. This victory marks KKR's third consecutive win after a challenging start to the season, showcasing their improved form and confidence.