KKR’s senior Sunil Narine has a stroke recording in every position in IPL. Check out the following position statistics.
Sunil Narine, the West Indian all-rounder, has carved a unique niche for himself in T20 cricket. While primarily known for his mystery spin, Narine has also made significant contributions as a batter, especially as an explosive opener. His ability to attack bowlers from the very first ball has made him a valuable asset for Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) in the IPL and various other franchise leagues worldwide.
Sunil Narine IPL stats
Speaking about Sunil Narine’s IPL stats, the veteran has played 115 innings, scoring 1659 runs at an impressive strike rate of 167.41. His most successful position has undoubtedly been as an opener, where he has scored 1342 runs at an astounding strike rate of 177.98.
He has registered one century and six fifties in this role, proving his capability to provide brisk starts. His highest score of 109 came during an innings where he showcased his aggressive approach to batting. Check out Narine’s position-wise batting performance below.
| Batting Position | Inns | NO | 100s | 50s | Ducks | 4s | 6s | HS | Runs | Avg | S/R |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Opening | 59 | 0 | 1 | 6 | 7 | 152 | 87 | 109 | 1342 | 22.75 | 177.98 |
| No. 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 7 | 7 | 7.00 | 100.00 |
| No. 4 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 17 | 40 | 5.00 | 108.11 |
| No. 5 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 9 | 9 | 64 | 117 | 16.71 | 172.06 |
| No. 6 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 6 | 6 | 6.00 | 150.00 |
| No. 7 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 6 | 3 | 22 | 53 | 8.83 | 151.43 |
| No. 8 | 13 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 21* | 35 | 7.00 | 134.62 |
| No. 9 | 9 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 9* | 33 | 8.25 | 91.67 |
| No. 10 | 8 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 13 | 23 | 5.75 | 115.00 |
| No. 11 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2* | 3 | 75.00 | |
| Overall | 115 | 20 | 1 | 7 | 17 | 175 | 108 | 109 | 1659 | 17.46 | 167.41 |
Interestingly, Narine’s performance declines when batting in the middle and lower order. He has struggled to maintain consistency at No. 4, No. 5, and No. 6, where his average remains below 10. While he has adapted to finishing roles at times, his strengths clearly lie in top-order hitting. His aggressive nature often leads to quick dismissals, resulting in 17 ducks throughout his career.
Despite the unpredictability in his batting, Narine remains a game-changer. His ability to turn matches around within a few overs makes him a valuable asset.
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