Stats for Narine’s batting and bowling Narine, who scored 488 runs at an impressive strike rate of 180.74, was KKR’s highest run-getter in IPL 2024. In terms of runs, this was his best IPL season ever. He regularly gave KKR flying starts alongside his opening partner Phil Salt.
The Caribbean spinner also took 17 wickets with an economy rate of 6.69.
The batters were constantly troubled by his economical bowling throughout the game.
Narine clocked these numbers
As per ESPNcricinfo, Narine’s economy of 6.69 was the second-best among bowlers with at least three wickets in the season.
He was only behind Mumbai Indians speedster Jasprit Bumrah, who claimed 20 scalps (ER: 6.48).
Interestingly, no other KKR bowler had an economy of under eight last year.
His batting strike rate of 180.74 was the third-best for KKR in IPL 2024 (Minimum: 150 runs).
Achievements
A season that broke records for Narine IPL 2024 saw Narine cross the 400-run mark for the first time in a season.
He smoked three fifties and a ton.
As per ESPNcricinfo, he became the second all-rounder after Shane Watson (472 runs and 17 wickets in 2008) to slam 450-plus runs and take at least 15 wickets in an IPL season.
In Match 31 against Rajasthan Royals, Narine slammed his maiden century in T20 cricket. He hit a ferocious 56-ball 109 with 13 fours and 6 sixes.
Milestones
Narine’s unique records in IPL history
Narine is the only player in the history of the Indian Premier League to achieve both a century and a fifer, though not in the same match. He also became the third player after Rohit Sharma and Shane Watson to record a hat-trick and a century in the IPL.
Further, he is the first player to complete the double of 1,500 runs and 150 wickets for a franchise in IPL history.
Throughout his IPL career, he has scored 1,534 runs and taken 180 wickets.
Recognition
Multiple MVP awards in IPL
Narine won the award for Most Valuable Player in two other seasons (2012 and 2018) prior to IPL 2024. He is hence now the only player to win this award in three seasons.
Narine scored 357 runs and 17 wickets in 2018.
In his debut season, the spinner won Player of the Tournament honors during KKR’s 2012 title-winning campaign. He claimed 24 wickets that season.