Opener Sunil Narine's form has been in top-notch form for Kolkata Knight Riders in the IPL 2024 so far, however, his record in Ahmedabad is a huge concern for the two-time champions ahead of the Qualifier 1 against Sunrisers Hyderabad. New Delhi: Sunil Narine’s abysmal record at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad is a huge concern for the Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) ahead of their clash against Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) in Qualifier 1 of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024 on Tuesday. Narine has been one of the key reasons behind KKR’s stellar run in the ongoing season.
The two-time champions finished in the top spot on the points table during the league stage and were the first team to qualify for the playoffs. Narine’s form with the bat has been pivotal in KKR’s dream run as the spin all-rounder has once again managed to impress as an opener after being promoted up the order. The West Indies all-rounder is KKR’s leading run-getter of the season so far and has dominated bowling attacks in the tournament.
Narine has recorded his best season with the bat in IPL 2024 as he has amassed 461 runs in 12 innings at a brilliant strike rate of 182.93, including three fifties and a solitary century. The left-hander providing a fiery start on the top will be crucial for KKR’s chances in Qualifier 1 against SRH with a spot in the final on the line.
Thus, his poor record in Ahmedabad paints a grim picture. The duck factor Narine has never managed to open his account when .