Sunil Narine surpasses Malinga to become highest wicket-taker for single franchise in IPL history
Kolkata Knight Riders' (KKR) Sunil Narine has made history in the Indian Premier League (IPL), overtaking Sri Lankan legend Lasith Malinga to become the player with the most wickets for a single team in the tournament's history.
Narine's Milestone Moment
During KKR's recent match against Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) at Eden Gardens, Narine achieved this milestone, showcasing his prowess as a valuable asset to his team.
Narine's Performance
While Narine scored just 10 runs with the bat in the match, he more than made up for it with his bowling performance. He took 2 wickets for 34 runs in his four overs, including crucial dismissals of Cameron Green and Mahipal Lomror, which played a pivotal role in KKR's victory.
Career Highlights
Narine, playing in his 169th IPL match, has now taken a total of 172 wickets at an average of 25.59 and a strike rate of 22.75, with his best figures being 5/19. Surpassing Malinga, who has 170 wickets in 122 matches, Narine now ranks sixth in the list of highest wicket-takers in IPL history.
Other Top Wicket-Takers
Apart from Narine, other players with the most wickets for a single franchise include Jasprit Bumrah (158 wickets for Mumbai Indians), Bhuvneshwar Kumar (150 wickets for Sunrisers Hyderabad), and Dwayne Bravo (140 wickets for Chennai Super Kings).
Narine's IPL Comeback
Under the mentorship of former KKR skipper Gautam Gambhir, who led the team to IPL titles in 2012 and 2014, Narine is having a stellar comeback this season. In seven matches, he has scored 286 runs at an
