These batters have dominated Sunil Narine in IPL
Sunil Narine is among the most successful bowlers in the history of the Indian Premier League. The mystery spinner from West Indies joined Kolkata Knight Riders in 2012 and has been a vital part of the franchise ever since. However, there have been some batters who have dominated Narine. Here are the batters with the highest strike rates against the spinner (Minimum: 65 runs).
Rahul Tripathi - 132.78
Rahul Tripathi is a dashing middle-order batter who has served many IPL franchises. His proficiency against spin makes him a dangerous customer. He has tackled Narine well, hammering 81 runs off 61 balls against him. The spinner has dismissed Tripathi only once across nine IPL meetings. As per ESPNcricinfo, the dasher has a strike rate of 132.78 in this battle (3 sixes).
Suresh Raina - 135.63
Although Narine's away-spinning deliveries have kept several southpaws quiet, Suresh Raina is not among them. The former Chennai Super Kings star smoked Narine for 118 runs off just 87 balls in IPL as his strike rate in this regard is an impressive 135.63 (5 sixes). The KKR spinner has however dismissed Raina twice across 14 meetings in the cash-rich league.
KL Rahul - 141.55
One of the most consistent batters in IPL history, KL Rahul also makes it to this list. With the help of six maximums, he has scored 109 runs off 77 deliveries against Narine in IPL. The tally includes an impressive strike rate of 141.55. Like Raina, the Lucknow Super Giants skipper has also fallen prey to Narine twice across 10 IPL meetings.
Hardik Pandya - 156.81
Narine is among the many bowlers who have faced Hardik Pandya's wrath in the IPL. The latter's ability to hammer big sixes against spinners makes him a great asset. The Mumbai Indians captain has smashed Narine for 69 runs off 44 balls as his strike rate reads an impressive 156.81 (5 sixes). Narine couldn't dismiss Hardik even once across seven IPL meetings.
David Warner - 158.53
This elite list is topped by none other than the swashbuckling David Warner. The Delhi Capitals opener has been unfazed by Narine's mysterious deliveries as he has slammed the spinner for 195 runs off 123 balls in IPL. His strike rate reads a brilliant 158.53. Warner has as many as nine sixes in this battle. He has fallen to Narine twice across 16 meetings.
