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Sunil Narine
KKR · IPL 2026

Sunil Narine — IPL 2026 Profile & Stats

All-rounder · Kolkata Knight Riders · ₹12 Cr

IPL Career Stats

177
Matches
2,260
Runs
19.31
Average
168.66
Strike Rate
1
100s
6
50s

Bowling Stats

185
Wickets
24.48
Bowl Avg
6.6
Economy
5/19
Best

About Sunil Narine

Sunil Narine is arguably the greatest mystery spinner in IPL history and has reinvented himself as a destructive opening batsman. His economy rate of 6.60 is the best among bowlers with 150+ IPL wickets, and his batting transformation has added another dimension to KKR's lineup.

Career Highlights

  • Best economy rate (6.60) among bowlers with 150+ IPL wickets
  • Won 3 IPL titles with KKR (2012, 2014, 2024)
  • Reinvented himself as an opening batsman with a strike rate above 168
  • Scored a maiden IPL century (109 vs RR) in 2024 at age 35
  • Took 5/19 against KXIP — one of the best bowling figures in IPL

IPL Journey

Kolkata Knight RidersCurrent

IPL debut: 2012 · IPL titles: 3

Player Information

Full NameSunil Philip Narine
BornMay 26, 1988, Arima, Trinidad and Tobago
NationalityWest Indian
Batting StyleLeft-hand bat
Bowling StyleRight-arm off break / mystery spin
RoleAll-rounder
IPL 2026 TeamKolkata Knight Riders (KKR)
Auction Price₹12 Cr
Highest IPL Score109

Frequently Asked Questions

Which team does Sunil Narine play for in IPL 2026?

Sunil Narine plays for Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) in IPL 2026. He was acquired for ₹12 Cr in the auction.

How many IPL runs has Sunil Narine scored?

Sunil Narine has scored 2,260 runs in 177 IPL matches at an average of 19.31 and a strike rate of 168.66. He has 1 centuries and 6 half-centuries.

How many IPL titles has Sunil Narine won?

Sunil Narine has won 3 IPL titles during his career.

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