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Watch, SA20 | Lungi Ngidi creates history with first hat-trick in history of tournament

Lungi Ngidi created history during the SA20 game against Durban’s Super Giants in Durban on Wednesday. The Pretoria Capitals pacer recorded the first hat-trick of the tournament when he dismissed David Wiese, Sunil Narine, and Gerald Coetzee in the 18th over to guide the visitors to a 15-run win.

Sunil Narine03:06 AM, 22 September, 2025

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TKR vs SLK, Review | Trinbago Knight Riders reach sixth CPL final after comprehensive win against St Lucia Kings

Sunil Narine10:09 PM, 19 September, 2025

AI Simulation, TKR vs SLK | Trinbago Knight Riders keep fifth title hopes alive after beating St Lucia Kings

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‌AI Simulation, TKR vs ABF | Knight Riders keep fifth title dream alive with 14-run win in Eliminator

International career

Sunil Philip Narine was born on 26 May 1988 in Trinidad. He played for the West Indies and became known as a tricky off-spin bowler and a handy left-handed batsman. He made his ODI debut in December 2011 and played his first Test match in June 2012. Narine was part of the West Indies team that won the 2012 T20 World Cup, where he took the last wicket in the final against Sri Lanka. In November 2023, he retired from international cricket.

Narine gained attention for his unique bowling style, often confusing batters with different types of deliveries. However, he was reported several times for having an illegal bowling action. In 2014, he was banned from the Champions League T20 final due to this issue. He was also suspended in 2015 after a game against Sri Lanka, but allowed to bowl again in 2016. His action was questioned again in the 2018 PSL and during the 2020 IPL, but both times he was cleared.

At the start of his cricket journey, Narine played at the under-19 level from 2005. In 2009, he took all 10 wickets in a trial match, finishing with 10 for 55. This performance helped him get picked for the Trinidad & Tobago team. In the 2011 Regional Super 50, he took 15 wickets and was the top bowler of the tournament.

He also tried leading teams in franchise leagues. As captain of Abu Dhabi Knight Riders in ILT20, his team lost 8 out of 10 matches. In Major League Cricket 2023, his Los Angeles team lost all three matches under his captaincy.

• 2011
• Selected for the West Indies' tour of India in November–December.
• Made ODI debut vs India on 5 December in Ahmedabad.
• Took key wickets including Virat Kohli and Ravichandran Ashwin in his debut match, helping West Indies win by 16 runs.
• Finished the series with 3 wickets across 3 matches.
• 2012
  
  
• Played Regional Four Day Competition in February, taking 31 wickets at an average of 9.61 in 3 matches.
• Was the joint leading wicket-taker (11 wickets) in the ODI series vs Australia in March-April (2–2 drawn series).
• Made T20I debut vs Australia on 27 March at Gros Islet.
• Played in IPL and was later added to the West Indies Test squad in June.
• Test debut vs England at Birmingham from 7–11 June.
• On 16 July, took 5/28 in the final ODI vs New Zealand, helping West Indies win the series 4–1.
• Claimed 8 wickets in the 2nd Test vs New Zealand, including his first five-wicket haul, and was named Man of the Match.
• 2013
• Played the final Test match vs New Zealand in December at Hamilton.
• Limited appearances in Tests; began to focus more on shorter formats.
• 2014
• Continued in limited-overs squads but faced issues with his bowling action, leading to a ban from the Champions League T20 final.
• 2015
• Reported again for a suspect action during ODI vs Sri Lanka.
• Suspended from bowling in international matches in November.
• 2016
• Cleared to bowl again in April.
• Played the last ODI match vs Pakistan on 5 October in Abu Dhabi.
• 2018
• Bowling action was reported during the Pakistan Super League, but he was cleared to continue.
• 2019
• Played the final T20I match vs India on 6 August at Providence.
• Did not appear for the West Indies after this match.
• 2021
• Performed well in IPL but was left out of the T20 World Cup squad, causing criticism and confusion.
• 2023
• In November, Narine announced his retirement from international cricket.

Leagues Participation

Sunil Narine has played in top franchise leagues across the world. His mystery spin, useful lower-order batting, and match-winning ability have made him a regular name in domestic T20 tournaments.

Indian Premier League

Narine became a star in the IPL after joining the Kolkata Knight Riders in 2012. He played a key role in KKR’s first title win and went on to become one of the most valuable players in league history. He holds records for quick scoring and consistent wicket-taking.

Year	Team	Notes
2012	Kolkata Knight Riders	Debut IPL season, 24 wickets, MVP, team won title
2013	Kolkata Knight Riders	Continued with KKR
2014	Kolkata Knight Riders	The team won the title again
2015	Kolkata Knight Riders	Regular player
2016	Kolkata Knight Riders	Retained
2017	Kolkata Knight Riders	Hit 50 in 15 balls, fastest in IPL history
2018	Kolkata Knight Riders	Won second MVP title
2019	Kolkata Knight Riders	Played 100th IPL match
2020	Kolkata Knight Riders	Continued with the franchise
2021	Kolkata Knight Riders	Left out of the WC despite good IPL form
2022	Kolkata Knight Riders	Retained
2023	Kolkata Knight Riders	Continued regular participation
2024	Kolkata Knight Riders	Scored first IPL century (109), MVP, 3rd title with KKR
2025	Kolkata Knight Riders	Retained, auction value ₹12 crore

Bangladesh Premier League

Narine has participated in several BPL seasons, representing multiple teams. He was part of the winning Comilla Victorians side in 2022 and returned to play again in 2023/24.

Year	Team	Notes
2015/16	Not Participated	No BPL appearance recorded
2018/19	Dhaka Dynamites	Selected in the squad after the BPL draft
2021/22	Comilla Victorians	Scored 57 (23), took 2 wickets in the final, won the tournament
2023/24	Comilla Victorians	Returned to play a full season

Caribbean Premier League

As a Caribbean player, Narine has played every CPL season. He began with the Guyana Amazon Warriors and later joined the Trinbago Knight Riders, playing major roles in several matches.

Year	Team	Notes
2013	Guyana Amazon Warriors	Helped beat Hawksbills with Hafeez
2014	Guyana Amazon Warriors	Regular squad member
2015	Guyana Amazon Warriors	Reached semi-final, lost to Red Steel
2017	Trinbago Knight Riders	Scored 79 (45), helped win the 4th game, strong bowling
2018	Trinbago Knight Riders	Played the final with a shoulder injury, the team won the title
2019	Trinbago Knight Riders	Player of the match: 46 (22) & 2/23 vs Jamaica Tallawahs
2020	Trinbago Knight Riders	Named in the squad
2021	Trinbago Knight Riders	Took 12 wickets in 10 matches, scored 137 runs
2022	Trinbago Knight Riders	Played 23rd match, scored 19 (14) vs Saint Lucia Kings
2023	Trinbago Knight Riders	First CPL red card for slow over rate, took 3/24 vs Patriots
2024	Trinbago Knight Riders	Suspended in the match vs GAW, the team still won and finished 2nd

The Hundred

Narine has been a part of the Oval Invincibles in England’s The Hundred since its early days, contributing with both bat and ball.

Year	Team	Notes
2021	Oval Invincibles	Scored 19 (11) vs Welsh Fire, won the match
2022	Oval Invincibles	Bought again for the season
2023	Oval Invincibles	Key performance vs London Spirit, the team won by 1 run

Major League Cricket

Narine captained the Los Angeles Knight Riders in the USA’s Major League Cricket. Despite team losses, he remained part of the leadership group.

Year	Team	Notes
2023	Los Angeles Knight Riders	Captain, all matches ended in defeat
2024	Los Angeles Knight Riders	Retained as captain
2025	Los Angeles Knight Riders	Stand-in captain for Jason Holder in two matches

Domestic career

Sunil Narine began his first-class journey in February 2009, representing Trinidad and Tobago in the Regional Four-Day Competition. Though his debut match ended without a wicket, he returned a year later and picked up a couple of late-order wickets. His introduction to T20 cricket came in January 2011 during the Caribbean Twenty20. While rain prevented him from bowling in his debut match, he still ended the tournament with five wickets at an impressive average of 13.40 as Trinidad and Tobago lifted the title.

This success earned them a spot in the 2011 Champions League T20, where Narine stood out by claiming more than ten wickets, one of only three bowlers to do so in that edition. His List A debut followed in October 2011 during the Regional Super50. In that tournament, he was exceptional, finishing as the top wicket-taker with 15 dismissals, playing a key role in his team's triumph.

Over the years, Narine became a regular in domestic and franchise circuits around the world. In May 2018, he was named a marquee player for the inaugural Global T20 Canada and played for the Montreal Tigers across the 2018 and 2019 seasons. In February 2021, he reached a personal milestone by playing his 100th List A match during the Super50 Cup. Most recently, in July 2025, he featured in a T20 match for the New York team, underlining his continued presence in the domestic and franchise scene.

Other Leagues

Sunil Narine has also played in several other leagues around the world. In 2024, he joined the Abu Dhabi Knight Riders in the ILT20 tournament. His team was knocked out on February 13, 2024, after losing to Dubai Capitals. ADKR ended the season with 103 points. In 2025, Narine is listed to play again in ILT20, which will begin on January 11.

Earlier, he played in Australia’s Big Bash League for the Melbourne Renegades, where he opened the batting in some matches and also bowled his full quota.

In 2011, Narine took part in the Champions League Twenty20, representing Trinidad and Tobago. His strong bowling in that tournament brought him into the spotlight and later helped him land an IPL contract.

Records and achievements

Sunil Narine has built an impressive career filled with remarkable records and awards. His achievements highlight his skill as a bowler and his unique contributions as a batsman, especially in T20 cricket and the IPL. Below is a summary of his main records and honors, listed by year and significance.

• 2006: Took all 10 wickets for 55 runs in an under-19 trial match, a rare and outstanding feat.
• 2012: Played a key role in the West Indies’ victory in the T20 World Cup, helping the team win the title.
• 2014: Ranked number one in the ICC bowlers’ list for T20 internationals.
• Fastest Fifty Record (IPL): Shares the record for the fastest half-century in the IPL, scoring 50 runs in just 15 balls alongside Yusuf Pathan.
• Most IPL Four-Wicket Hauls: Holds the record with eight four-wicket hauls in the IPL.
• Most Wickets for KKR: Took 152 wickets, the highest for Kolkata Knight Riders in IPL history.
• Most Matches for KKR: Played 148 matches for KKR, the most by any player for the team.
• Second-Joint Fastest Fifty in IPL: His 15-ball fifty is the second-fastest in IPL history.
• KKR Bowling Figures: Holds the second-best bowling figures for KKR with 5 wickets for 19 runs.
• Third-Most IPL Wickets by a Spinner: Ranks third in wickets taken by spinners in the IPL.
• Economy Rate: Holds the fifth-best economy rate in the IPL (minimum 250 balls bowled) with 6.63 runs per over, and the third-best among spinners.
• Century and 100 Wickets Milestone: Became the first IPL player to score a century and take 100 wickets.
• First to Have a Century and Five-Wicket Haul: The only IPL player to combine a century with a five-wicket haul in his career.
• IPL Most Valuable Player (MVP): Won the IPL MVP title three times, highlighting his all-around impact.

Personal life

Sunil Narine keeps his personal life quite private, but some facts are known about him. Though lively on the field, he is calm and quiet off it. Here is a brief look at his family, money, lifestyle, controversies, and fans.

Family

Sunil Narine was born on May 26, 1988, to Shadeed and Christina Narine. His father named him after the famous Indian cricketer Sunil Gavaskar. Information about his wife or children is not publicly available.

Finances

By 2024, Narine’s net worth is about $16 million (around ₹120 crore). He earns a good salary from Kolkata Knight Riders, roughly ₹6 crore in the 2024 IPL season, along with income from other leagues and brand deals. His money mostly comes from cricket and endorsements.

Homes and Cars

Narine lives in a nice house in Trinidad & Tobago. He owns several expensive cars, including a Nissan GT-R and a Range Rover Sport, showing his taste for luxury.

Scandals

He has had trouble with his bowling action a few times. In 2015, he was banned from international cricket for an illegal action but was allowed back in 2016. In 2020, his bowling in an IPL match was reviewed but found legal. In 2023, a delivery that got Virat Kohli out led to questions on social media about his action, but no official punishment followed.

Fans

Narine has many fans on social media, with over 579,000 followers on Instagram in 2025. People admire his skill and energy on the cricket field.