Sunil Narine (IANS photo) NEW DELHI: Mystery spinner Sunil Narine on Wednesday earned his place among the T20 greats, becoming only the third bowler in history to take 600 wickets in competitive T20 cricket. The Trinidadian star reached a milestone during the ILT20 clash in Sharjah when he dismissed Tom Abell as he turned Abu Dhabi Knight Riders against Sharjah Warriorz.Go Beyond The Boundary with our YouTube channel. SIGN UP NOW!With this milestone, Narine now joins an elite club led by Rashid Khan (681) and Dwayne Brave (631), further cementing his reputation as one of the format’s most feared and influential players. After the match, the Knight Riders franchise honored him with a special edition “600” jersey celebrating a career built on guile, precision and consistency. “The Knight Riders family is immensely proud of Narine’s extraordinary achievement, realizing that this record can stand the test of time,” read an official statement from the team.
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At 37, Narine continues to stun batsmen around the world with his unique variations and miserable economy. His legacy runs through the global Knight Riders network, including stints with Kolkata Knight Riders, Trinbago Knight Riders, Abu Dhabi Knight Riders and Los Angeles Knight Riders, making him the franchise’s most decorated bowling icon.While Narine’s feat grabbed the headlines, the ILT20 device brought its own fireworks. Liam Livingstone smashed 82 off just 38 balls to power Abu Dhabi Knight Riders to a massive 233/4, the second highest total in the history of the tournament. Livingstone hit five sixes in the final, including four in a row off Dwayne Pretorius.Sharjah Warriorz started a spirited chase led by Tim David with 60 off 24 but were bowled out for 194/9, giving Abu Dhabi a 39-run win. 2/31 Adila Rashida was outstanding for the Warriorz, but the night unmistakably belonged to Sunil Narine – now one of T20 cricket’s most exclusive 600-wicket legends.
