NEW DELHI: Mystery spinner Sunil Narine carved his place among T20 greats on Wednesday, becoming only the third bowler in history to take 600 wickets in competitive T20 cricket. The Trinidadian star reached the milestone during an ILT20 clash in Sharjah, dismissing Tom Abell while turning out for Abu Dhabi Knight Riders against Sharjah Warriorz.Go Beyond The Boundary with our YouTube channel. SUBSCRIBE NOW!With this landmark, Narine now joins an elite club headed by Rashid Khan (681) and Dwayne Bravo (631), further solidifying his reputation as one of the most feared and influential bowlers of the format. Following the game, the Knight Riders franchise honoured him with a special edition “600” jersey, celebrating a career built on deception, accuracy and consistency. “The Knight Riders family stands immensely proud of Narine’s extraordinary achievement, recognising that this record may well stand the test of time,” read the official team statement.
At 37, Narine continues to baffle batters worldwide with his unique variations and miserly economy rate. His legacy runs across the Knight Riders’ global network, including stints with Kolkata Knight Riders, Trinbago Knight Riders, Abu Dhabi Knight Riders, and Los Angeles Knight Riders, making him the franchise group’s most decorated bowling icon.While Narine’s feat owned the headlines, the ILT20 fixture delivered fireworks of its own. Liam Livingstone smashed 82 off just 38 balls, powering Abu Dhabi Knight Riders to a massive 233/4, the second-highest total in tournament history. Livingstone launched five sixes in the final over, including four in succession off Dwayne Pretorius.Sharjah Warriorz mounted a spirited chase led by Tim David’s 60 off 24, but ultimately folded at 194/9, handing Abu Dhabi a 39-run victory. Adil Rashid’s 2/31 stood out for the Warriorz, yet the night unmistakably belonged to Sunil Narine — now one of T20 cricket’s most exclusive 600-wicket legends.
