‌IPL 2024 | Twitter abuzz as Narine survives despite umpire’s leisurely decision-making 

Winning the toss and electing to field first backfired initially for Punjab as the opening tag team of Sunil Narine and Phil Salt teed off against the PBKS bowlers. Following a 76-run powerplay, a potential chance of getting the in-form Narine dismissed went begging despite the on-field umpire taking his time to signal him out. 

Rahul Chahar came over the wicket and sprayed a leg-break that straightened after pitching at the middle and leg stump line. Narine was pinned back and opened up for a whip across the line but ended up getting beaten on the inside edge as the ball thudded into his thigh. Umpire Barde raised his finger after the bowler had almost given up on the appeal to rule Narine dismissed. However, the Caribbean star opted for a review and it was observed that the ball was going over the stumps.  

Seeing the umpire get the decision wrong despite taking his own sweet time, leading to Narine’s survival, the Twitterverse exploded.

This is funny

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— Yashji (@Yashji554997) April 26, 2024

His reaction

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— Yashji (@Yashji554997) April 26, 2024

Not so wild

In my wildest dreams, I never imagined Sunil Narine leading the orange cap ahead of Virat Kohli.#KKRvPBKS #KKRvsPBKS #PBKSvsKKR #PBKS #KKR #AmiKKR #SunilNarine #KolkataKnightRiders #PunjabKings #SunilNarine #IPL2024 #IPLT20

— Ravi Dwivedi (@RaviDwived007) April 26, 2024

Highest for KKR

HIGHEST OPENING PARTNERSHIP OF THE SEASON

THE RECORD NOW BELONGS TO PHIL SALT AND SUNIL NARINE OF KKR 🔥🔥💜💜#AmiKKR | #KKRvPBKS | #PhilSalt | #SunilNarine #KKRvPBKS pic.twitter.com/CKHMxPC43h

— Chennai Super Kings fan club💛💥 (@VedBabu14) April 26, 2024

Most runs

Most runs in this IPL 2024:



Virat Kohli - 430



Sunil Narine - 357 #IPL2024 #KKRvPBKS #PBKSvsKKR pic.twitter.com/eDrULPoZIs

— Faishal Khan (@faishal6447) April 26, 2024

Bowling standards

Imagine the bowling standards of a league where someone like Sunil Narine is the second highest scorer of the tournament!!

🤡 ☕️ #KKRvPBKS | #PBKSvsKKR https://t.co/Unhek0ZmrK

— PapaBeastX (@PapaBeastX) April 26, 2024

Ridivolous

What is this ridiculous batting by Sunil Narine. Bro tell us what the hell are you eating this season. Scoring runs or joking ffs. pic.twitter.com/Pol6gojCnX

— Kuldeep Bissa (@KuldeepBissa) April 26, 2024

Unfinished business

#SunilNarine - Come to #IPL2024

With some unfinished business.



Proper hitting Galore from jewel of #KolkataKnightRiders



71(32) - Another Impactful knock.#KKRvPBKSpic.twitter.com/iEUBFOTxPJ

— alekhaNikun (@nikun28) April 26, 2024

According to them

But According to some Dharavi kids, Kohli can never play like Sunil Narine. pic.twitter.com/fmlL1F8T6W

— Forever_Viratians_ (@frevr_viratians) April 26, 2024

Brilliant

End Of A Brilliant Knock From Sunil Narine 🙌🐐 Look the strike rate 🤗#KKRvPBKS pic.twitter.com/OY6hUVMm7Q

— moinsha diwan ( ❤I AM WAITING FOR HER ❤) (@AsimfanNo11) April 26, 2024