Updated October 2026 | All stats are as of the end of IPL 2026 (final played 31 May 2026).
Sunil Narine IPL stats, quick answer: here is Sunil Narine’s complete IPL record from 2012 to the end of IPL 2026.
- Matches: 202 (2012 to 2026)
- Runs: 1820 at an average of 17.50 and a strike rate of 165.30
- Highest score: 109
- Hundreds / fifties: 1 / 7
- Sixes: 120
- Wickets: 207 at an economy rate of 6.79
- Best bowling: 5/19
- Teams: Kolkata Knight Riders
- IPL titles: 3 (2012, 2014, 2024)
- Player of the match awards: 18
More player records are in our IPL players section.
Sunil Narine IPL Stats: Career Overview and Headline Numbers
Sunil Narine has played his entire IPL career for Kolkata Knight Riders since 2012. A mystery spinner who became a pinch-hitting opener, he was central to all three of Kolkata’s titles, and is one of the most valuable all-rounders the league has seen.
Sunil Narine has played 202 IPL matches across 15 seasons. With the bat he has 1820 runs from 124 innings. He has been dismissed 104 times, giving an average of 17.50, and he scores at 165.30 runs per 100 balls, with 191 fours and 120 sixes. With the ball he has 207 wickets from 775.1 overs, ranking 3rd all-time, conceding 6.79 an over and taking a wicket every 22.5 balls.
Where he bats
| Batting position | Innings | Runs | Avg | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Opener (1-2) | 62 | 1385 | 22.70 | 177.56 |
| Lower order (8+) | 34 | 110 | 7.33 | 108.91 |
| Top order (3-4) | 14 | 149 | 10.64 | 131.86 |
| Middle order (5-7) | 14 | 176 | 12.57 | 164.49 |
Sunil Narine has batted most often as opener, 62 of his 124 innings. Batting position here is the order in which a batter first appeared at the crease.
How he gets out
| Dismissal | Times | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Caught | 66 | 63% |
| Bowled | 22 | 21% |
| Run Out | 8 | 8% |
| Lbw | 3 | 3% |
| Stumped | 3 | 3% |
| Caught And Bowled | 2 | 2% |
In wins and defeats
| Result | Innings | Runs | Avg | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Team won | 53 | 1037 | 22.54 | 176.96 |
| Team lost | 70 | 779 | 13.43 | 152.15 |
In matches his team won, Sunil Narine averages 22.54 at a strike rate of 176.96; in defeats, 13.43 at 152.15. The gap is a rough measure of how often his innings have decided games.
Teams Played For and How He Moved Between Them
| Team | Seasons | Matches | Runs | Wickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kolkata Knight Riders | 2012-2026 | 202 | 1820 | 207 |
He started with Kolkata Knight Riders in 2012 and stayed until 2026. Sunil Narine has spent 15 seasons in the IPL with just one franchise, a rarity in a league built on auctions.
How his role changed
| Season | Average batting position | Innings |
|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 9.5 | 2 |
| 2013 | 9.7 | 6 |
| 2014 | 9.4 | 5 |
| 2015 | 10.0 | 1 |
| 2016 | 9.3 | 3 |
| 2017 | 2.1 | 14 |
| 2018 | 2.1 | 16 |
| 2019 | 2.4 | 8 |
| 2020 | 3.3 | 9 |
| 2021 | 5.8 | 10 |
| 2022 | 5.9 | 10 |
| 2023 | 6.9 | 10 |
| 2024 | 2.1 | 14 |
| 2025 | 2.2 | 12 |
| 2026 | 7.0 | 4 |
In his first three seasons Sunil Narine batted at an average position of 9.5; in his last three it was 3.8. He has moved up the order over his career, taking on more of the innings.
Batting Record Season by Season
| Season | Team | Mat | Runs | Avg | SR | 50s | 100s | HS | Wkts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | KKR | 15 | 9 | 9.00 | 128.57 | 0 | 0 | 9* | 24 |
| 2013 | KKR | 16 | 21 | 7.00 | 110.53 | 0 | 0 | 13 | 22 |
| 2014 | KKR | 16 | 10 | 5.00 | 71.43 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 21 |
| 2015 | KKR | 8 | 0 | – | 0.00 | 0 | 0 | 0* | 7 |
| 2016 | KKR | 11 | 7 | 7.00 | 53.85 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 11 |
| 2017 | KKR | 16 | 224 | 17.23 | 172.31 | 1 | 0 | 54 | 10 |
| 2018 | KKR | 16 | 357 | 22.31 | 189.89 | 2 | 0 | 75 | 17 |
| 2019 | KKR | 12 | 143 | 17.88 | 166.28 | 0 | 0 | 47 | 10 |
| 2020 | KKR | 10 | 121 | 13.44 | 142.35 | 1 | 0 | 64 | 5 |
| 2021 | KKR | 14 | 62 | 7.75 | 131.91 | 0 | 0 | 26 | 16 |
| 2022 | KKR | 14 | 71 | 8.88 | 177.50 | 0 | 0 | 22 | 9 |
| 2023 | KKR | 14 | 21 | 3.00 | 84.00 | 0 | 0 | 7* | 11 |
| 2024 | KKR | 15 | 488 | 34.86 | 180.74 | 3 | 1 | 109 | 17 |
| 2025 | KKR | 12 | 246 | 22.36 | 170.83 | 0 | 0 | 44 | 12 |
| 2026 | KKR | 13 | 40 | 13.33 | 125.00 | 0 | 0 | 24 | 15 |
- 2012 (Kolkata Knight Riders): 9 runs in 15 matches, average 9.00, strike rate 128.57, best 9*, 24 wickets. His best bowling was 5/19 against PBKS on 15 Apr 2012. He batted mostly in the lower order. His best innings was 9* off 6 balls against MI on 16 May 2012. Kolkata Knight Riders finished 2nd in the league table. His team won the title.
- 2013 (Kolkata Knight Riders): 21 runs in 16 matches, average 7.00, strike rate 110.53, best 13, 22 wickets. His best bowling was 4/13 against DC on 3 Apr 2013. He batted mostly in the lower order. His best innings was 13 off 6 balls against CSK on 20 Apr 2013. Kolkata Knight Riders finished 7th in the league table.
- 2014 (Kolkata Knight Riders): 10 runs in 16 matches, average 5.00, strike rate 71.43, best 6, 21 wickets. His best bowling was 4/20 against MI on 16 Apr 2014. He batted mostly in the lower order. His best innings was 6 off 8 balls against PBKS on 26 Apr 2014. Kolkata Knight Riders finished 2nd in the league table. His team won the title.
- 2015 (Kolkata Knight Riders): 0 runs in 8 matches, average -, strike rate 0.00, best 0*, 7 wickets. His best bowling was 4/19 against PBKS on 9 May 2015. He batted mostly in the lower order. His best innings was 0* off 1 balls against PBKS on 9 May 2015. Kolkata Knight Riders finished 5th in the league table.
- 2016 (Kolkata Knight Riders): 7 runs in 11 matches, average 7.00, strike rate 53.85, best 4, 11 wickets. His best bowling was 3/26 against SRH on 22 May 2016. He batted mostly in the lower order. His best innings was 4 off 3 balls against DC on 30 Apr 2016. Kolkata Knight Riders finished 4th in the league table.
- 2017 (Kolkata Knight Riders): 224 runs in 16 matches, average 17.23, strike rate 172.31, best 54, 10 wickets. His best bowling was 2/29 against RCB on 7 May 2017. He batted mostly as an opener. His best innings was 54 off 17 balls against RCB on 7 May 2017. Kolkata Knight Riders finished 4th in the league table.
- 2018 (Kolkata Knight Riders): 357 runs in 16 matches, average 22.31, strike rate 189.89, best 75, 17 wickets. His best bowling was 3/18 against DC on 16 Apr 2018. He batted mostly as an opener. His best innings was 75 off 36 balls against PBKS on 12 May 2018. Kolkata Knight Riders finished 3rd in the league table.
- 2019 (Kolkata Knight Riders): 143 runs in 12 matches, average 17.88, strike rate 166.28, best 47, 10 wickets. His best bowling was 2/19 against CSK on 14 Apr 2019. He batted mostly as an opener. His best innings was 47 off 25 balls against RR on 7 Apr 2019. Kolkata Knight Riders finished 5th in the league table.
- 2020 (Kolkata Knight Riders): 121 runs in 10 matches, average 13.44, strike rate 142.35, best 64, 5 wickets. His best bowling was 2/28 against PBKS on 10 Oct 2020. He batted mostly as an opener. His best innings was 64 off 32 balls against DC on 24 Oct 2020. Kolkata Knight Riders finished 5th in the league table.
- 2021 (Kolkata Knight Riders): 62 runs in 14 matches, average 7.75, strike rate 131.91, best 26, 16 wickets. His best bowling was 4/21 against RCB on 11 Oct 2021. He batted mostly in the middle order. His best innings was 26 off 15 balls against RCB on 11 Oct 2021. Kolkata Knight Riders finished 4th in the league table. Kolkata Knight Riders reached the final.
- 2022 (Kolkata Knight Riders): 71 runs in 14 matches, average 8.88, strike rate 177.50, best 22, 9 wickets. His best bowling was 2/21 against DC on 10 Apr 2022. He batted mostly in the lower order. His best innings was 22 off 12 balls against LSG on 7 May 2022. Kolkata Knight Riders finished 7th in the league table.
- 2023 (Kolkata Knight Riders): 21 runs in 14 matches, average 3.00, strike rate 84.00, best 7*, 11 wickets. His best bowling was 3/33 against GT on 9 Apr 2023. He batted mostly in the lower order. His best innings was 7* off 2 balls against PBKS on 1 Apr 2023. Kolkata Knight Riders finished 7th in the league table.
- 2024 (Kolkata Knight Riders): 488 runs in 15 matches, average 34.86, strike rate 180.74, best 109, 17 wickets. His best bowling was 2/22 against MI on 3 May 2024. He batted mostly as an opener. His best innings was 109 off 56 balls against RR on 16 Apr 2024. Kolkata Knight Riders finished 1st in the league table. His team won the title.
- 2025 (Kolkata Knight Riders): 246 runs in 12 matches, average 22.36, strike rate 170.83, best 44, 12 wickets. His best bowling was 3/13 against CSK on 11 Apr 2025. He batted mostly as an opener. His best innings was 44 off 18 balls against CSK on 11 Apr 2025. Kolkata Knight Riders finished 7th in the league table.
- 2026 (Kolkata Knight Riders): 40 runs in 13 matches, average 13.33, strike rate 125.00, best 24, 15 wickets. His best bowling was 2/26 against RR on 19 Apr 2026. He batted mostly in the lower order. His best innings was 24 off 17 balls against CSK on 14 Apr 2026. Kolkata Knight Riders finished 7th in the league table.
His most productive season was 2024, with 488 runs. His leanest full season was 2023, when he averaged 3.00. He passed 400 runs in 1 of his 15 seasons.
Bowling season by season
| Season | Wkts | Econ | Best |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 24 | 5.48 | 5/19 |
| 2013 | 22 | 5.47 | 4/13 |
| 2014 | 21 | 6.36 | 4/20 |
| 2015 | 7 | 7.31 | 4/19 |
| 2016 | 11 | 7.12 | 3/26 |
| 2017 | 10 | 6.98 | 2/29 |
| 2018 | 17 | 7.66 | 3/18 |
| 2019 | 10 | 7.83 | 2/19 |
| 2020 | 5 | 7.95 | 2/28 |
| 2021 | 16 | 6.45 | 4/21 |
| 2022 | 9 | 5.57 | 2/21 |
| 2023 | 11 | 7.98 | 3/33 |
| 2024 | 17 | 6.69 | 2/22 |
| 2025 | 12 | 7.80 | 3/13 |
| 2026 | 15 | 6.65 | 2/26 |
Highest Scores and Centuries
| Score | Balls | 4s | 6s | For | Against | Date | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 109 | 56 | 13 | 6 | KKR | RR | 16 Apr 2024 | Lost |
| 85 | 39 | 7 | 7 | KKR | DC | 3 Apr 2024 | Won |
| 81 | 39 | 6 | 7 | KKR | LSG | 5 May 2024 | Won |
| 75 | 36 | 9 | 4 | KKR | PBKS | 12 May 2018 | Won |
| 71 | 32 | 9 | 4 | KKR | PBKS | 26 Apr 2024 | Lost |
| 64 | 32 | 6 | 4 | KKR | DC | 24 Oct 2020 | Won |
| 54 | 17 | 6 | 4 | KKR | RCB | 7 May 2017 | Won |
| 50 | 19 | 4 | 5 | KKR | RCB | 8 Apr 2018 | Won |
| 47 | 22 | 2 | 5 | KKR | RCB | 29 Mar 2024 | Won |
| 47 | 25 | 6 | 3 | KKR | RR | 7 Apr 2019 | Won |
Sunil Narine has 1 IPL hundred: 109 against RR on 16 Apr 2024. His team won 6 of the 8 matches in which he passed 50.
Best bowling figures
| Figures | For | Against | Date | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/19 | KKR | PBKS | 15 Apr 2012 | Lost |
| 4/13 | KKR | DC | 3 Apr 2013 | Won |
| 4/15 | KKR | MI | 16 May 2012 | Won |
| 4/19 | KKR | PBKS | 9 May 2015 | Won |
| 4/20 | KKR | MI | 16 Apr 2014 | Won |
| 4/20 | KKR | RCB | 22 May 2014 | Won |
| 4/21 | KKR | RCB | 11 Oct 2021 | Won |
| 4/22 | KKR | RCB | 12 May 2013 | Won |
Sunil Narine has taken four or more wickets in a match 8 times.
Strike Rate and Average by Phase of Innings
| Phase | Runs | Balls | Dismissals | Average | Strike rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Powerplay (overs 1-6) | 1174 | 690 | 51 | 23.0 | 170.1 |
| Middle (7-15) | 486 | 279 | 32 | 15.2 | 174.2 |
| Death (16-20) | 160 | 132 | 21 | 7.6 | 121.2 |
Most of Sunil Narine’s runs have come in the powerplay phase (1174 runs, 65% of his total). His fastest scoring comes in the middle phase, at 174.2 runs per 100 balls. Phase splits use the over in which each ball was bowled.
Bowling by phase
| Phase | Overs | Wickets | Economy |
|---|---|---|---|
| Powerplay (overs 1-6) | 165.0 | 29 | 6.93 |
| Middle (7-15) | 426.0 | 94 | 6.53 |
| Death (16-20) | 184.1 | 84 | 7.25 |
Sunil Narine has bowled most often in the middle phase (55% of his balls), taking 94 wickets there.
Records Held and Milestones Reached
| Milestone | Date | Opponent | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|
| IPL debut | 8 Apr 2012 | RR | Sawai Mansingh Stadium |
| 50 IPL wickets | 16 Apr 2014 | MI | Sheikh Zayed Stadium |
| First IPL fifty | 7 May 2017 | RCB | M Chinnaswamy Stadium |
| 100 IPL wickets | 16 Apr 2018 | DC | Eden Gardens |
| 100th IPL match | 27 Mar 2019 | PBKS | Eden Gardens |
| 150 IPL wickets | 28 Apr 2022 | DC | Wankhede Stadium |
| 1000 IPL runs | 7 May 2022 | LSG | Maharashtra Cricket Association Stadium |
| First IPL hundred | 16 Apr 2024 | RR | Eden Gardens |
| 200 IPL wickets | 3 May 2026 | SRH | Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium |
| 200th IPL match | 16 May 2026 | GT | Eden Gardens |
He sits 3rd on the all-time wicket-taking list.
Related record pages: most sixes in IPL history, most wickets in IPL history, fastest century in IPL history, Orange Cap winners, Purple Cap winners.
Performance Against Each Opposition
| Opponent | Runs | Avg | SR | HS | Wkts | Econ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Royal Challengers Bengaluru | 333 | 30.27 | 180.98 | 54 | 28 | 6.74 |
| Rajasthan Royals | 268 | 20.62 | 163.41 | 109 | 16 | 7.09 |
| Punjab Kings | 260 | 23.64 | 180.56 | 75 | 36 | 7.02 |
| Delhi Capitals | 259 | 17.27 | 179.86 | 85 | 29 | 6.82 |
| Chennai Super Kings | 217 | 15.50 | 155.00 | 44 | 27 | 6.27 |
| Sunrisers Hyderabad | 185 | 10.88 | 158.12 | 31 | 19 | 6.88 |
| Lucknow Super Giants | 165 | 33.00 | 194.12 | 81 | 7 | 6.06 |
| Mumbai Indians | 51 | 4.64 | 87.93 | 10 | 28 | 6.88 |
| Gujarat Lions | 44 | 44.00 | 183.33 | 42 | 1 | 8.75 |
| Gujarat Titans | 22 | 5.50 | 91.67 | 17 | 7 | 7.87 |
| Rising Pune Supergiant | 16 | 8.00 | 94.12 | 16 | 3 | 6.64 |
| Deccan Chargers | 0 | – | – | – | 2 | 6.50 |
| Pune Warriors | 0 | – | – | – | 4 | 4.12 |
Sunil Narine’s most productive opponent has been Royal Challengers Bengaluru, against whom he has 333 runs at a strike rate of 180.98. Figures include matches against defunct franchises such as Deccan Chargers and Pune Warriors where relevant.
Home vs Away Splits
| Venue type | Runs | Avg | SR | Wkts | Econ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 710 | 17.75 | 164.73 | 79 | 6.54 |
| Away | 849 | 22.34 | 173.62 | 89 | 7.21 |
| Neutral | 261 | 10.04 | 144.20 | 39 | 6.36 |
Home means a match in his franchise’s home city. Neutral covers seasons played wholly or largely away from home grounds (2009 in South Africa, the UAE in 2014 and 2020, the 2021 hub format and the 2022 league stage in Maharashtra).
His most-played grounds
| Ground | Matches | Runs | SR | Wkts | Econ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eden Gardens | 72 | 710 | 164.73 | 79 | 6.54 |
| Wankhede Stadium | 17 | 38 | 92.68 | 16 | 7.00 |
| Sheikh Zayed Stadium | 11 | 97 | 153.97 | 15 | 6.86 |
| MA Chidambaram Stadium (Chepauk) | 10 | 119 | 180.30 | 13 | 5.90 |
| M Chinnaswamy Stadium | 10 | 151 | 186.42 | 5 | 8.18 |
| Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium | 8 | 57 | 219.23 | 4 | 6.86 |
His most productive ground is Eden Gardens: 710 runs in 43 innings at a strike rate of 164.73.
Playoff and Knockout Record
| Season | Stage | Opponent | Batting | Bowling | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | Qualifier 1 | DC | DNB | 2/24 | Won |
| 2012 | Final | CSK | DNB | 0/37 | Won |
| 2014 | Qualifier 1 | PBKS | 0 (0) | 0/30 | Won |
| 2014 | Final | PBKS | 2* (4) | 1/46 | Won |
| 2016 | Elimination Final | SRH | 1* (3) | 0/35 | Lost |
| 2017 | Eliminator | SRH | DNB | 0/20 | Won |
| 2017 | Qualifier 2 | MI | 10 (10) | 0/21 | Lost |
| 2018 | Eliminator | RR | 4 (2) | 0/39 | Won |
| 2018 | Qualifier 2 | SRH | 26 (13) | 1/24 | Lost |
| 2021 | Eliminator | RCB | 26 (15) | 4/21 | Won |
| 2021 | Qualifier 2 | DC | 0 (1) | 0/27 | Won |
| 2021 | Final | CSK | 2 (2) | 2/26 | Lost |
| 2024 | Qualifier 1 | SRH | 21 (16) | 1/40 | Won |
| 2024 | Final | SRH | 6 (2) | 1/16 | Won |
In 14 playoff matches, Sunil Narine has 98 runs at a strike rate of 144.12 and 12 wickets. His teams won 10 of those games, and he has played in 4 finals.
Captaincy Record
Sunil Narine has not been a regular IPL captain.
Awards Won
- Player of the match 18 times
- IPL champion: 2012, 2014, 2024
Three Defining Performances
The three below are his most decisive IPL performances by impact on the result, followed by two more that rank close behind.
- Sunil Narine: 26 off 15 balls and 4/21 with the ball against Royal Challengers Bengaluru. 11 Oct 2021, Sharjah Cricket Stadium (Eliminator): RCB batted first and made 138/7, led by Virat Kohli 39 (33), with Sunil Narine 4/21 the pick of the KKR bowlers. KKR replied with 139/6, Shubman Gill 29 (18) top-scoring as Yuzvendra Chahal 2/16 did the damage for RCB. KKR won by 4 wickets. Player of the match: Sunil Narine.
- Sunil Narine: 5/19 with the ball against Punjab Kings. 15 Apr 2012, Eden Gardens: PBKS batted first and made 134/9, led by Mandeep Singh 38 (34), with Sunil Narine 5/19 the pick of the KKR bowlers. KKR replied with 132/7, Deep Dasgupta 35* (23) top-scoring as Piyush Chawla 3/18 did the damage for PBKS. PBKS won by 2 runs. Player of the match: Sunil Narine.
- Sunil Narine: 9* off 6 balls and 4/15 with the ball against Mumbai Indians. 16 May 2012, Wankhede Stadium: KKR batted first and made 140/7, led by Manoj Tiwary 41 (43), with RP Singh 2/33 the pick of the MI bowlers. MI replied with 108, Sachin Tendulkar 27 (24) top-scoring as Sunil Narine 4/15 did the damage for KKR. KKR won by 32 runs. Player of the match: Sunil Narine.
- Sunil Narine: 4/13 with the ball against Delhi Capitals. 3 Apr 2013, Eden Gardens: DC batted first and made 128, led by Mahela Jayawardene 66 (52), with Sunil Narine 4/13 the pick of the KKR bowlers. KKR replied with 129/4, Gautam Gambhir 41 (29) top-scoring as Shahbaz Nadeem 2/22 did the damage for DC. KKR won by 6 wickets. Player of the match: Sunil Narine.
- Sunil Narine: 4/22 with the ball against Royal Challengers Bengaluru. 12 May 2013, JSCA International Stadium Complex: RCB batted first and made 115/9, led by Chris Gayle 33 (36), with Sunil Narine 4/22 the pick of the KKR bowlers. KKR replied with 116/5, Jacques Kallis 41 (45) top-scoring as Vinay Kumar 2/17 did the damage for RCB. KKR won by 5 wickets. Player of the match: Jacques Kallis.
He played in IPL 2026, for Kolkata Knight Riders. This page will be updated after every season.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many runs has Sunil Narine scored in the IPL?
Sunil Narine has scored 1820 IPL runs in 124 innings at an average of 17.50 and a strike rate of 165.30 (as of the end of IPL 2026).
Which teams has Sunil Narine played for in the IPL?
Kolkata Knight Riders.
What is Sunil Narine’s highest IPL score?
109. His best bowling figures are 5/19.
Has Sunil Narine won an IPL title?
Yes, 3: 2012, 2014, 2024.
How many wickets has Sunil Narine taken in the IPL?
207 wickets at an economy rate of 6.79.