Sunil Narine

Who Is Sunil Narine?

Sunil Narine is a West Indian spin-bowling all-rounder who returns to Abu Dhabi Knight Riders for DP World ILT20 Season 5. Born on 26 May 1988, he bats left-handed and bowls right-arm off spin. Narine has built a long franchise career around economical spin bowling while also developing into an aggressive batting option in T20 cricket.

Sunil Narine ILT20 Record

Narine had played 41 ILT20 matches for Abu Dhabi Knight Riders before Season 5. He scored 190 runs and took 29 wickets across the first four editions of the tournament. His best bowling figures are 3/12, while his career ILT20 economy rate is 6.29 runs per over.

ILT20 Bowling by Season

Narine has been a regular part of the Abu Dhabi Knight Riders bowling attack since the inaugural ILT20 season. He took seven wickets in 2023, another seven in 2024 and five wickets in the 2025 edition. He then produced his best ILT20 season with the ball in Season 4, taking 10 wickets and recording career-best figures of 3/12.

Economical Spin Bowling

Control has been one of Narine’s strongest qualities in the ILT20. Across 157 overs before Season 5, he maintained a career economy rate of 6.29. His ability to bowl during the powerplay and middle overs gives Abu Dhabi Knight Riders a flexible spin option capable of restricting scoring as well as creating wicket-taking pressure.

Batting Contribution

Narine has also contributed as a left-handed batter for ADKR. He scored 85 runs during the inaugural 2023 season and has continued to provide the franchise with an attacking option when used higher in the order. His overall ILT20 batting record before Season 5 stands at 190 runs, with a highest score of 28 not out.

Franchise Cricket Experience

Narine has spent much of his career playing major T20 competitions around the world. His combination of mystery spin and aggressive batting has allowed him to fill several roles depending on team requirements. That experience remains valuable for Abu Dhabi Knight Riders as they build their Season 5 combinations.

Sunil Narine in ILT20 Season 5

Narine returns to Abu Dhabi Knight Riders as one of the franchise’s pre-auction Season 5 players. He joins Jason Holder, Finn Allen and Matthew Tromp among the four players secured before the auction. His previous four seasons with ADKR give the squad continuity as well as proven experience in UAE conditions.

Sunil Narine FAQs

Which team does Sunil Narine play for in ILT20 2026?

Sunil Narine returns to Abu Dhabi Knight Riders for DP World ILT20 Season 5.

How many wickets has Sunil Narine taken in the ILT20?

He had taken 29 wickets in 41 ILT20 matches before the start of Season 5.

What are Sunil Narine’s best ILT20 bowling figures?

His best ILT20 bowling figures are 3/12.

What is Sunil Narine’s ILT20 economy rate?

His career economy rate before Season 5 is 6.29 runs per over.

How many ILT20 runs has Sunil Narine scored?

He had scored 190 runs before Season 5, with a highest score of 28 not out.

Explore More ADKR Players

Read about fellow all-rounder Jason Holder or explore Finn Allen in the Abu Dhabi Knight Riders Season 5 squad.