T20 History, Sunil Narine Joins 600-Wicket Club

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Sunil Narine Joins Bravo and Rashid Khan in Elite T20 List: Famous West Indies spin bowler Sunil Narine has etched his name in the annals of history by creating a significant and historic record in T20 cricket. He recently achieved this milestone, becoming only the third bowler in the world to take 600 wickets in the T20 format. This is a testament to his extraordinary talent, consistency, and profound impact on the format.

600 Wickets: Entry into the Select Club of T20 Cricket

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Sunil Narine has established himself among the legends of cricket by reaching the milestone of 600 wickets in T20 cricket. He is now part of a very exclusive club of bowlers who have taken more than 600 wickets in this format.

Record-holding bowlers:

  • Rashid Khan: 681 wickets
  • Dwayne Bravo: 631 wickets
  • Sunil Narine: 600 wickets

Narine’s achievement is also special because he is primarily a mystery spinner and has achieved this feat with his excellent control and ability to contain runs.

Historic moment: Achieved in ILT20

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Narine achieved this historic feat in a thrilling International League T20 (ILT20) match. of.

  • Match Venue: Sharjah
  • Team: Abu Dhabi Knight Riders
  • 600th Wicket: He completed his 600th wicket by dismissing England batsman Tom Abell.

This moment was very special not only for him, but for the entire cricket fraternity.

Franchise Honor and Narine’s Knight Riders Connection

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After achieving this special record, Sunil Narine was given a special honor by his team, Abu Dhabi Knight Riders. After the match, he was presented with a special jersey with ‘600’ written on it, commemorating his monumental achievement.

The Knight Riders franchise congratulated him, saying that Narine’s achievement was a monumental one and that this record would be remembered for a long time.

37-year-old Sunil Narine is one of the biggest names in the Knight Riders family. He has been a part of their various franchises around the world over the years:

  • Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR)
  • Trinbago Knight Riders (TKR)
  • Abu Dhabi Knight Riders (ADKR)
  • Los Angeles Knight Riders (LAKR)

His mysterious bowling, excellent control, and frugal economy rate remain a major challenge for batsmen around the world even today.

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