Sunil Narine Sets New IPL Record

Sunil Narine has etched his name into the record books during the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026, becoming the overseas player with the most appearances in the tournament’s history.

Historic Match Against Mumbai Indians

The Kolkata Knight Riders all-rounder marked a significant milestone by featuring in his 190th IPL match against the Mumbai Indians at the Wankhede Stadium. This achievement allowed him to surpass the long-standing record set by Kieron Pollard, who played 189 matches.

Most Matches by an Overseas Player in IPL

• 190 – Sunil Narine*
• 189 – Kieron Pollard
• 184 – AB de Villiers
• 184 – David Warner
• 161 – Dwayne Bravo

Narine now sits atop an elite list that includes other stars like AB de Villiers and David Warner.

A Consistent Performer Since 2012

Since making his IPL debut in 2012 against the Rajasthan Royals, Narine has proven to be one of the most consistent performers in the league. Over his career, he has accumulated:

• Runs: 1780
• Average: 17.62
• Strike Rate: 166.51
• Wickets: 192
• Economy Rate: 6.8

Key Player in KKR’s Success

Sunil Narine has been instrumental in the Kolkata Knight Riders’ success, contributing significantly to their three IPL title victories. He also holds the record for the most Player of the Tournament awards in IPL history, earning this accolade three times (2012, 2018, 2024).

Loyalty to Kolkata Knight Riders

Remarkably, Narine has spent his entire IPL career with KKR, establishing himself as one of the league’s most loyal and impactful overseas players.

As he continues to excel with both bat and ball, this latest milestone further cements his legacy as one of the greatest overseas players in IPL history.

Current Playing XI

Kolkata Knight Riders

• Finn Allen
• Ajinkya Rahane (c)
• Cameron Green
• Angkrish Raghuvanshi (w)
• Rinku Singh
• Ramandeep Singh
• Anukul Roy
• Sunil Narine
• Varun Chakaravarthy
• Vaibhav Arora
• Blessing Muzarabani

Mumbai Indians

• Rohit Sharma
• Ryan Rickelton (w)
• Tilak Varma
• Hardik Pandya (c)
• Sherfane Rutherford
• Naman Dhir
• Shardul Thakur
• Mayank Markande
• AM Ghazanfar
• Trent Boult
• Jasprit Bumrah

With these records and achievements, Sunil Narine continues to lead the narrative of an inspiring cricketing journey in the IPL.