Sunil Narine, known for his explosive all-round abilities and fearless hitting at the top of the order, created history during IPL 2024 by smashing his maiden century. Over the years, Narine has developed from a mystery spinner into a genuine power-hitter for Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR), delivering memorable performances with the bat.
Narine Best-Ever IPL Knock: 109 vs Rajasthan Royals
- Opponent: Rajasthan Royals (RR)
- Date: April 16, 2024
- Venue: Eden Gardens, Kolkata
- Score: 109 runs off 56 balls
- Strike Rate: 194.64
- Fours/Sixes: 12 fours, 6 sixes
- Result: Match-winner for KKR
Narine’s 109-run knock is the highest score of his IPL career. It came in a crucial game at Eden Gardens where he opened the batting and took on the RR bowlers from ball one. This innings marked his first IPL century and solidified his place as one of the most dangerous pinch hitters in T20 cricket.
Top 5 Highest Scores by Sunil Narine in IPL
| Rank | Score | Opponent Team | Date | Venue | Strike Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 109 | Rajasthan Royals | Apr 16, 2024 | Eden Gardens, Kolkata | 194.64 |
| 2 | 75 | Kings XI Punjab | Apr 27, 2018 | Holkar Cricket Stadium, Indore | 227.27 |
| 3 | 64 | Delhi Capitals | Oct 24, 2020 | Sheikh Zayed Stadium, Abu Dhabi | 152.38 |
| 4 | 54 | Royal Challengers B’lore | May 7, 2017 | M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru | 207.69 |
| 5 | 47 | Rajasthan Royals | Apr 29, 2019 | Eden Gardens, Kolkata | 195.83 |
These innings highlight Narine’s ability to deliver high-impact performances, especially in powerplays. With a blistering strike rate in each of his top 5 innings, Narine has changed the course of many matches for KKR.
Narine’s IPL Batting Evolution: Year-by-Year Performance Snapshot
From scoring just 9 runs in his debut IPL season (2012) to 488 runs in 2024 alone, Narine’s batting journey has been exceptional. Here’s a look at his batting transformation over the years:
- Total Matches: 184
- Total Runs: 1681
- Batting Average: 17.33
- Strike Rate: 166.77
- Centuries: 1
- Fifties: 7
Narine’s consistency and fearlessness make him one of the most entertaining players in the IPL. His ability to open the innings and deliver match-winning starts has been a vital asset to the Kolkata Knight Riders.
Sunil Narine’s 109 against Rajasthan Royals will go down as one of the most unforgettable knocks in IPL history. As of IPL 2025, he continues to be a game-changer with both bat and ball. With one century and seven fifties to his name, fans can expect more fireworks from this Caribbean dynamo in the seasons to come.
