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Sunil Narine made history during the battle between Sunrisers Hyderabad and Kolkata Knight Riders in Indian Premier League 2026 held at Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium. The veteran spin bowler made history by breaking a record that will distinguish him from other players in the league.

The moment came when he dismissed Salil Arora during the middle overs after using his variation ball which evaded the outside edge before striking the stumps. The incident not only became an important part of the match but also turned out to be a landmark for Narine as a Kolkata Knight Riders bowler.

Narine is one of the most consistent players in the history of the Indian Premier League. His prowess for limiting runs and getting batters out in crucial moments makes him a vital asset for the Kolkata team. This recent accomplishment adds to the long list of his achievements in the competition. With this wicket, Narine became only the third bowler in the league's history to pick 200 wickets.

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Although there are two more bowlers with 200 or more wickets in IPL, only Narine has bagged all 200 wickets while playing for just one franchise. Representing KKR since 2012, the West Indian spin-bowling all-rounder has claimed unique accolade which is not achieved by anyone yet.

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To add more to this memorable incident, Narine went on strike again on the last delivery of the over to dismiss Ishan Kishan, taking yet another wicket and ensuring that his team is in an excellent position.

Another time when Narine proved himself a consistent and valuable asset for Kolkata Knight Riders in IPL history.