Sunil Narine has made history in the Indian Premier League (IPL) by becoming the first player to win the Most Valuable Player (MVP) award three times. He achieved this remarkable feat during the IPL 2024 season, following his previous wins in 2012 and 2018.
MVP Awards Overview
- First MVP Award (2012): Narine won his debut MVP title in his first IPL season, where he took 24 wickets.
- Second MVP Award (2018): In this season, he contributed significantly with both bat and ball, scoring 357 runs and taking 17 wickets.
- Third MVP Award (2024): Narine’s stellar performance in the recent season included scoring 488 runs at an impressive strike rate of 179.85 and claiming 17 wickets. His contributions were pivotal in leading the Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) to victory in the IPL 2024 final against Sunrisers Hyderabad, where KKR won by eight wickets.
Performance Highlights in IPL 2024
- Batting: Narine scored a total of 488 runs across 14 innings, including a century and three half-centuries.
- Bowling: He took 17 wickets at an average of 22.00 and maintained an economy rate of 6.69.
- Fielding: His all-round performance also included taking seven catches and executing three run-outs throughout the season.
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Overall Performance in IPL
Batting Stats
| Matches | 177 |
| Runs | 1534 |
| Strike-Rate | 165.84 |
| Average | 16.86 |
| 100s | 1 |
| 50s | 7 |
Bowling Stats
| Matches | 177 |
| Wickets | 180 |
| Economy | 6.73 |
| Average | 25.39 |
| BBF | 5/19 |
| 4 Wicket-Haul | 7 |
Narine’s consistency and versatility on the field have solidified his status as one of the greatest players in IPL history, making him a key asset for KKR and a celebrated figure in cricket.
