Sunil Narine, the star all-rounder of Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) has achieved a remarkable feat against Rohit Sharma in Indian Premier League (IPL). Narine became the bowler with the most dismissals of Rohit Sharma in the IPL history.
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During their encounter at Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai, this historic moment came in the 6th over when Sunil Narine dismissed the former MI captain, Rohit Sharma. This dismissal marked Narine’s 8th successful removal of Sharma throughout IPL history. It also propelled KKR towards a dominant win against the home team.
The victory was particularly sweet for KKR as it snapped their losing streak against MI at Wankhede Stadium, a venue where they hadn’t tasted success since 2012. Narine himself played a crucial role in the win, picking up 2 wickets and conceding only 22 runs in his four overs, boasting an impressive economy rate of 5.50.
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Narine’s accomplishment highlights his mastery over Rohit Sharma. No other bowler in IPL history has managed to dismiss a single batsman more often. This achievement places him above bowlers like Sandeep Sharma, who has dismissed Virat Kohli 7 times, and Zaheer Khan, who has dismissed the legendary MS Dhoni on 7 occasions.
Looking at the broader picture of the match, KKR’s batting performance laid the foundation for their victory. A solid partnership between Venkatesh Iyer (70 runs off 52 balls) and Manish Pandey (42 runs off 31 balls) propelled them to a competitive total of 169 runs. Although Jasprit Bumrah managed a double-wicket haul for MI, his efforts were overshadowed by a dominant bowling display from KKR.
Mitchell Starc, returning to form, emerged as a bowling hero for KKR. His fiery spell resulted in a remarkable 4-wicket haul for just 33 runs in a mere 3.5 overs. Equally crucial were the contributions of spin duo Varun Chakaravarthy and Sunil Narine, who both bagged two wickets each. These scalps, particularly during the initial stages of the MI chase, proved decisive in putting KKR on top.
This impressive victory propels KKR to the second spot in the IPL 2024 points table, currently holding 14 points. Meanwhile, MI remains in 9th place with just 6 points to their name. KKR will now carry this momentum into their upcoming match against the Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) at the Ekana Cricket Stadium in Lucknow on Sunday.
Sunil Narine’s historic feat against Rohit Sharma showcased his exceptional strategic bowling skills. As KKR continues their journey in IPL 2024, fans can expect more such remarkable performances from this bowling maestro.
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