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KKR’s Sunil Narine Set To Make History As First Spinner to Reach ‘THIS’ Sensational Feat

Sunil Narine will be playing his 500th T20 game today [X.COM]Sunil Narine will be playing his 500th T20 game today [X.COM]

In a ground breaking moment for cricket, Sunil Narine is set to mark his name in the record books as he gears up for his 500th T20 appearance on March 29th.

Representing the Kolkata Knight Riders(KKR) against the Royal Challengers Bengaluru(RCB) in M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru. Narine's milestone marks a historic achievement, making him the first spinner in cricket history to reach this remarkable feat.

Narine, known for his impeccable right-arm off-break bowling and his fierce batting against left-handers, began his T20 journey in January 2011.

Narine set to reach a special milestone

Since then, he has become a stalwart in the format, amassing an astonishing 536 wickets in 499 matches. His exceptional career economy rate of 6.10 runs per over ranks him among the best in the world.

Tonight's match against RCB not only signifies a monumental moment for Narine but also highlights his enduring impact on the sport. With this milestone appearance, Narine joins an elite club, becoming only the third player ever to reach 500 T20 games, following in the footsteps of Dwayne Bravo(573 matches) and Shoaib Malik(542 matches).

Narine's career has been decorated with numerous accolades, including the record for the most maiden overs bowled in men's T20s, with an impressive tally of 30.

His dominance is evident across major T20 leagues worldwide, including the IPL, BPL, CPL, PSL, and BBL, where his skill and tenacity have left an indelible mark.