KKR's Sunil Narine hammers his 6th IPL half-century: Key stats
What's the story
Kolkata Knight Riders all-rounder Sunil Narine hammered a whirlwind 71-run knock versus Punjab Kings in Match 42 of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024 season on Friday at Eden Gardens. Narine smoked nine fours and four sixes (SR: 221.88), having faced 32 balls. He added a record 138-run opening stand alongside Phil Salt, flooring the Punjab bowlers. Here we analyze the stats.
Knock
A cracking knock on offer
It was a stunning start as KKR managed 76 runs in the powerplay. Narine was unbeaten on 38. Narine started off the proceedings, slamming Sam Curran for a four before dispatching Arshdeep Singh. Even Kagiso Rabada wasn't spared. He got to his fifty in the 8th over. Narine was dismissed by Rahul Chahar in the 11th over. Jonny Bairstow took the catch at long-on.
Runs
Narine surpasses 1,400 IPL runs
Playing his 170th IPL match, Narine surpassed 1,400 runs (1,403) at an average of 16.70 (SR: 165.25). He smashed his sixth fifty (100s: 1). Narine has surpassed 150 fours (151). As per ESPNcricinfo, Narine raced to 251 runs versus PBKS at 25.10 (SR: 183.21). He hit his second fifty. In IPL 2024, Narine owns 357 runs from eight matches at 44.62 (SR: 184.02).
Partnership
Salt and Narine register these partnership records
Salt and Narine's 138-run stand is now the highest for KKR (any wicket) against the Kings in the IPL. This was KKR's sixth century-plus stand against Punjab in the IPL. The duo also posted KKR's second-highest stand for the opening wicket in IPL history. It's also the 4th-highest stand for KKR (any wicket).