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Sunil Narine becomes first overseas player to reach 200 IPL wickets
Sunil Narine became the first overseas player to reach 200 IPL wickets, achieving the milestone during Kolkata Knight Riders' match against Sunrisers Hyderabad in Hyderabad. He reached 200 by bowling Salil Arora and finished with 4-0-31-2, including the dismissal of Ishan Kishan on the final ball of his spell. The milestone is noted alongside other historic IPL wicket milestones and Narine's long association with KKR.
Why It Matters
This milestone establishes a new overseas benchmark in IPL bowling history and highlights Narine's longevity and consistency with a single franchise.
Timeline
5 Events
Narine's long affiliation with Kolkata Knight Riders
May 3, 2026
Narine has spent his entire IPL career with Kolkata Knight Riders since arriving in 2012, making this milestone a franchise landmark.
Bhuvneshwar Kumar first fast bowler to 200 IPL wickets
May 3, 2026
Bhuvneshwar Kumar had earlier become the first fast bowler to enter the 200-wicket club.
Chahal remains IPL's leading wicket-taker
May 3, 2026
The article notes Yuzvendra Chahal as the tournament’s highest wicket-taker.
Narine finishes spell with 4-0-31-2, including final-ball Kishan wicket
May 3, 2026
Narine ended his four-over spell with figures of 4-0-31-2 after taking Ishan Kishan off the final ball of his quota.
Narine reaches 200 IPL wickets by dismissing Salil Arora
May 3, 2026
In the IPL clash between Kolkata Knight Riders and Sunrisers Hyderabad at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium, Narine bowled Salil Arora to move from 199 to 200 IPL wickets, becoming the first overseas player to reach the 200-wicket landmark.