Today, Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) and Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) will face off in their final match of IPL 2025. While this match holds significance for both teams, it carries extra weight for KKR's star all-rounder, Sunil Narine.
Sports News: As Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) and Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) clash at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in the final league match of IPL 2025, attention will be divided – one eye on the match result, the other on Sunil Narine's bowling. Although both teams are out of playoff contention, this match holds immense personal significance.
Kolkata's veteran all-rounder, Sunil Narine, is just three wickets away from a historic milestone. If he takes three wickets today, he will surpass Piyush Chawla to become the third-highest wicket-taker in IPL history.
Narine's Impressive Record
Sunil Narine has had an impactful IPL career. In his extensive 188 matches, he has claimed 190 wickets. However, IPL 2025 has been relatively less successful for him. He has taken only 10 wickets in the 11 matches played so far this season, significantly below his career average. Varun Chakravarthy has been KKR's most successful bowler this season, with 17 wickets in 12 matches.
Narine has repeatedly demonstrated his lethal bowling prowess in the IPL, consistently troubling opposing teams, particularly during the powerplay and middle overs. Today's match presents another opportunity for him to prove himself and ascend the record books.
Narine on the Verge of Overtaking Piyush Chawla
Currently, Narine is the fourth-highest wicket-taker in the IPL. Above him is Piyush Chawla, with 192 wickets in 192 matches. If Narine takes three wickets today, he will surpass Chawla and claim third place. This would not only be a career milestone but also a significant recognition of his contribution to the world of spin bowling. The list of the highest wicket-takers in IPL history is as follows:
- Yuzvendra Chahal – 219 wickets (172 matches)
- Bhuvneshwar Kumar – 194 wickets (187 matches)
- Piyush Chawla – 192 wickets (192 matches)
- Sunil Narine – 190 wickets (188 matches)
- Ravichandran Ashwin – 187 wickets (190+ matches)
Kolkata Knight Riders were eliminated from the playoff race early this season. However, every team desires to end the season with a victory. A win against SRH would be a fight for self-respect for KKR, while for Narine, it's a chance for a personal achievement.
