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Narine Joins Elite 650 T20 Wicket Club
27 Aug
Summary
- Sunil Narine achieved his 650th T20 wicket on Thursday.
- He is only the second cricketer globally to reach this milestone.
- Narine also holds CPL and IPL bowling records.
On Thursday, August 27, 2026, cricketer Sunil Narine achieved a significant milestone, securing his 650th wicket in T20 cricket. This accomplishment places him among an elite group of players in the shortest format of the game.
Narine reached this landmark during a Caribbean Premier League (CPL) 2026 match between his team, Trinbago Knight Riders, and the Saint Lucia Kings. He is now the second bowler in history to achieve over 650 wickets in T20 matches.
Prior to this achievement, Rashid Khan was the only other bowler to surpass 650 T20 wickets, currently holding 736 wickets. Narine's notable performance includes taking 1 wicket for 27 runs in his four-over spell.
Beyond this recent record, Narine is also the all-time leading wicket-taker in the CPL. He has accumulated 137 wickets in the league. Furthermore, he is the sole overseas player in IPL history with over 200 wickets, having taken 207 wickets for the Kolkata Knight Riders since 2012.
