KKR's Sunil Narine becomes first player to hit a century and take 100 wickets in IPL

NEW DELHI: Sunil Narine 's scintillating 109-run innings against Rajasthan Royals (RR) in the 2024 Indian Premier League ( IPL ) not only showcased his batting prowess but also etched his name in the record books.

Narine became the first cricketer to achieve the remarkable milestone of scoring a century and claiming 100 wickets in the T20 tournament.

Joining the elite century-makers for Kolkata Knight Riders ( KKR ), Narine follows in the footsteps of Brendon McCullum and Venkatesh Iyer . McCullum set the tone in the inaugural 2008 IPL season with a century against Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB), while Venkatesh joined the club in the 2023 season against Mumbai Indians (MI).

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Narine's century also places him in an exclusive group of players who have achieved a hat-trick and scored a century in the IPL, alongside Rohit Sharma and Shane Watson.

During his explosive innings, Narine unleashed 13 boundaries and 6 towering sixes, boasting a staggering strike rate of 194.64.

Notably, the 35-year-old also holds the distinction of being the first KKR player to achieve the century milestone at the iconic Eden Gardens , in front of the passionate home crowd.

(With ANI inputs)