{"id":193,"date":"2024-04-07T19:11:50","date_gmt":"2024-04-07T19:11:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/iplblog.in\/?p=193"},"modified":"2024-04-07T19:11:51","modified_gmt":"2024-04-07T19:11:51","slug":"sunil-narine-becomes-fourth-player-to-play-500-t20s","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/iplblog.in\/index.php\/2024\/04\/07\/sunil-narine-becomes-fourth-player-to-play-500-t20s\/","title":{"rendered":"Sunil Narine becomes fourth player to play 500 T20s"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/iplblog.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Sunil-Narine-1200x675-1-1024x576.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-194\" srcset=\"https:\/\/iplblog.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Sunil-Narine-1200x675-1-1024x576.webp 1024w, https:\/\/iplblog.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Sunil-Narine-1200x675-1-300x169.webp 300w, https:\/\/iplblog.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Sunil-Narine-1200x675-1-768x432.webp 768w, https:\/\/iplblog.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Sunil-Narine-1200x675-1-150x84.webp 150w, https:\/\/iplblog.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Sunil-Narine-1200x675-1.webp 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Sunil_Narine_becomes_fourth_player_to_play_500_T20s\"><\/span><strong>Sunil Narine becomes fourth player to play 500 T20s<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>It is a long time ago since he first started playing T20 cricket for only 500 matches. These three men, including Kieron Pollard and Dwayne Bravo, have had a great impact on the T20 game in West Indies among others. This also shows their skills to be used in different leagues across the world\u2019s T20 events. These are actually big feats that show how much they have contributed to cricket and are still part of it till today.<\/p><div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_62 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title \" >Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/iplblog.in\/index.php\/2024\/04\/07\/sunil-narine-becomes-fourth-player-to-play-500-t20s\/#Sunil_Narine_becomes_fourth_player_to_play_500_T20s\" title=\"Sunil Narine becomes fourth player to play 500 T20s\">Sunil Narine becomes fourth player to play 500 T20s<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/iplblog.in\/index.php\/2024\/04\/07\/sunil-narine-becomes-fourth-player-to-play-500-t20s\/#Sunil_Narine_becomes_fourth_player_to_play_500_T20s-2\" title=\"Sunil Narine becomes fourth player to play 500 T20s\">Sunil Narine becomes fourth player to play 500 T20s<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/iplblog.in\/index.php\/2024\/04\/07\/sunil-narine-becomes-fourth-player-to-play-500-t20s\/#Sunil_Narine_becomes_fourth_player_to_play_500_T20s-3\" title=\"Sunil Narine becomes fourth player to play 500 T20s \">Sunil Narine becomes fourth player to play 500 T20s <\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n\n\n\n<p>It is amazing that Sunil Narine has accomplished a T20 milestone of this importance. With him becoming the fourth player to have played 500 T20 matches, one can only say how committed he has been, skilled and how long he has stayed on in this format of cricket. He showed his multifaceted abilities and effectiveness when Kolkata Knight Riders went head-to-head with Royal Challengers Bangalore in a match during which not only did he bowl Glenn Maxwell out but also scored a quickfire 47 runs as an opening batsman. It was an epoch-making moment for Narine and it demonstrates his contribution to T20 cricket.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Sunil_Narine_becomes_fourth_player_to_play_500_T20s-2\"><\/span><strong>Sunil Narine becomes fourth player to play 500 T20s<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>list of cricketers who have played 500 T20 matches<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Kieron Pollard (West Indies)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2048\" height=\"1152\" src=\"https:\/\/iplblog.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/image.jpeg\" alt=\"This image has an empty alt attribute; its file name is Kieron-Pollard-West-Indies.jpg\" class=\"wp-image-199\" srcset=\"https:\/\/iplblog.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/image.jpeg 2048w, https:\/\/iplblog.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/image-300x169.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/iplblog.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/image-1024x576.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/iplblog.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/image-768x432.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/iplblog.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/image-1536x864.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/iplblog.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/image-150x84.jpeg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2048px) 100vw, 2048px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Kieron Pollard\u2019s involvement in T20 has been truly remarkable and his record-setting 660 T20 appearances speak volumes for his enormous impact on the format. This is far from being an exhaustive list of his contributions to cricket as he serves as a batting coach for Mumbai Indians and was one of the most outstanding players in the history of T20.<br>This included more than 100 matches for West Indies, whom he helped win the 2012 Twenty20 World Cup. In doing so, Pollard profoundly changed cricket.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Since retiring from international cricket in 2022, this prodigy from Trinidad has been continuing to play and excel at various franchise leagues around the world. His exceptional count of runs \u2013 12,900 \u2013 and wickets taken (316) are indicative of how versatile he is as a batsman or bowler for any team playing T20 formats. Kieron Pollard will undoubtedly be remembered as one among the greatest modern-day players in this game and his influence will forever remain with us.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Dwayne Bravo (West Indies)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/iplblog.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Dwayne-Bravo.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-196\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>With an excellent record of 573 matches, Dwayne Bravo has contributed immensely to T20 cricket. Bravo is a prominent player in T20 tournaments across the globe and the bowling coach for the Chennai Super Kings. He has continuously demonstrated his abilities with the bat and the ball over the years.<br><br>He is the second-highest wicket-taker in IPL history with 183 wickets, which is a testament to his bowling brilliance and ability to outsmart some of the world&#8217;s finest hitters. He further cemented his place among the greatest players in the shortest format by contributing to the West Indies&#8217; T20 triumphs, which included being a member of the winning teams in the 2012 and 2016 T20 World Cups.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Shoaib Malik (Pakistan)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/iplblog.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Shoaib-Malik-Pakistan-1024x768.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-197\" srcset=\"https:\/\/iplblog.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Shoaib-Malik-Pakistan-1024x768.webp 1024w, https:\/\/iplblog.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Shoaib-Malik-Pakistan-300x225.webp 300w, https:\/\/iplblog.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Shoaib-Malik-Pakistan-768x576.webp 768w, https:\/\/iplblog.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Shoaib-Malik-Pakistan-150x113.webp 150w, https:\/\/iplblog.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Shoaib-Malik-Pakistan.webp 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>n T20 cricket, Dwayne BShoaib Malik&#8217;s durability and reliability are absolutely amazing. He is among the most seasoned players in the format with 542 appearances. His 13,360 runs and 182 wickets taken with the bat and the ball demonstrate his versatility and worth to any side he plays for.<br><br>Malik is 42 years old, yet he still performs at a high level, showcasing his durability and physical fitness. His ambition to return to the Pakistani squad for the forthcoming T20 World Cup highlights his love of the game and dedication to represent his nation at the greatest level.<br><br>Malik&#8217;s depth of experience and tactical acumen could prove invaluable for Pakistan if he makes the roster, especially.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Sunil Narine (West Indies)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/iplblog.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Sunil-Narine-1200x675-2-1024x576.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-198\" srcset=\"https:\/\/iplblog.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Sunil-Narine-1200x675-2-1024x576.webp 1024w, https:\/\/iplblog.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Sunil-Narine-1200x675-2-300x169.webp 300w, https:\/\/iplblog.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Sunil-Narine-1200x675-2-768x432.webp 768w, https:\/\/iplblog.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Sunil-Narine-1200x675-2-150x84.webp 150w, https:\/\/iplblog.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Sunil-Narine-1200x675-2.webp 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Sunil Narine is one of the best all-rounders in T20 cricket, as seen by his outstanding numbers in the competition. He is third in the rankings for most wickets taken, showing how good he is with the ball, with 536. His greatest bowling statistics of 5 for 19 demonstrate his capacity to use his bowling prowess to turn games in his team&#8217;s advantage.<br><br>Narine has demonstrated his skills with the bat in addition to his bowling achievements. In T20 cricket, he has amassed 3,736 runs, with a career-high score of 79. He has played in 164 matches and took 164 wickets at an average of 25.90 in the Indian Premier League (IPL), demonstrating his consistency and influence in one of the most competitive leagues in the world.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Sunil_Narine_becomes_fourth_player_to_play_500_T20s-3\"><\/span><strong>Sunil Narine becomes fourth player to play 500 T20s<\/strong><br><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>ALSO READ :- <a href=\"https:\/\/iplblog.in\/?post_type=web-story&amp;p=167\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/iplblog.in\/?post_type=web-story&amp;p=167\">MOST SIXES IN IPL WHILE CHASING<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Sunil Narine becomes fourth player to play 500 T20s It is a long time ago since he first started playing T20 cricket for only 500 matches. 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