About Sunil Narine
Sunil Narine is a West Indian all-rounder who plays for Kolkata Knight Riders in IPL 2026. KKR retained him for ₹12 crore.
His IPL pay has moved from ≈ ₹3.5 crore in 2012 (Kolkata Knight Riders) to ₹12 crore in 2026. Across the seasons listed below, his IPL contracts add up to about ₹121 crore.
Since making his IPL debut for Kolkata Knight Riders against Rajasthan Royals on 8 April 2012, he has played 201 IPL matches, scoring 1,820 runs and taking 209 wickets.
Notable Achievements of Sunil Narine in IPL
- IPL champion 3 times (2012, 2014, 2024): won the title with Kolkata Knight Riders.
- Highest IPL score: 109 off 56 balls against Rajasthan Royals in 2024.
- IPL hundreds: 1, plus 7 fifties.
- Best batting season: 488 runs in 2024.
- Best bowling: 5/19 against Kings XI Punjab in 2012.
- Five-wicket hauls: 1 in the IPL.
- Best bowling season: 24 wickets in 2012.
- Player of the Match: 18 awards in the IPL.
- 201 IPL matches: one of the most experienced players in the league.
How Sunil Narine’s Salary Compares at KKR
Sunil Narine is the 4th highest-paid player in the 26-man KKR squad, taking about 11.3% of the team’s total player spend. The average KKR player earns about ₹4.09 crore in IPL 2026. In 2025 he earned ₹12 crore.