Twitter goes gaga as Sunil Narine smashes his first ever IPL 100; Registers his first hundred in professional cricket

Sunil Narine scored his maiden IPL hundred against RR in match 31 of the IPL 2024.

In the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024, there is one team that truly catches the eye—the KKR—not only for their star-studded squad but also for their commanding presence. They’ve had a fantastic start, winning four out of their last five games and really surprising their opponents.

What sets them apart from others? Their batting order is incredibly powerful. It goes way down to the number nine. Every player brings their own unique set of skills to each match, turning it into an intense and dominating batting order. KKR is a dangerous team in this tournament, and they are showing it on the field. They are surely going to take this IPL season by storm.

The squad chemistry has taken an exciting turn with Gautam Gambhir returning as KKR’s mentor for the IPL 2024. Sunil Narine has once again been entrusted with the opening role, this time alongside Phil Salt. He has found new confidence after this move. Narine has been incredibly bold right from the start. He has relentlessly attacked the bowlers without any hesitation. His performance with the bat has been truly remarkable!

Sunil Narine has been stealing the spotlight right from the start. It’s impressive how reliable he is, really boosting KKR’s campaign and making the opposition bowling attack look weak. The KKR fans are up for a serious campaign, with Narine firing while opening the innings.

Sunil Narine smashes his first-ever IPL 100

All eyes were on Sunil Narine as he set the field ablaze once more in the exciting match between KKR and Rajasthan Royals at Kolkata’s Eden Gardens. His power-hitting is absolutely incredible in this game as well! He just smashed a century in only 49 balls, at a mind-blowing strike-rate of 198.18. On the course, he registered his first ever hundred in any form of the game. Narine’s innings is a prime example of his aggressive hitting and the form that he is in.

He hit 13 fours and six massive sixes during his innings, where he managed to score 109 off 56 deliveries before being dismissed. Narine’s explosive pyrotechnic display in the game has set the hosts KKR up to be favourites in the game against table-toppers.

Narine managed to score an impressive 109 runs off of just 56 deliveries before being dismissed. Narine’s explosive pyrotechnic display in this game has set KKR up to be the favourites in this game against the table toppers.

Following his sensational hundred, cricketing fraternity went jubilant and celebrated the memorable knock through tributes across social media.

Here’s how twitter reacted to Sunil Narine’s hundred:

What a performance Sunil Narine!! Serious hitting and brilliant hundred 👏🏼

— Aaron Finch (@AaronFinch5) April 16, 2024

Sir pe Kafan bandhn ke batting karta hai ye banda #Sunilnarine 💯

— Irfan Pathan (@IrfanPathan) April 16, 2024

Phenomenal hitting from Sunil Narine. First century in any format of the game. Age is just a number👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻.

— Ian Raphael Bishop (@irbishi) April 16, 2024

What a way to get to the 💯!! Narine has been a delight to watch tonight!!

— Robin Aiyuda Uthappa (@robbieuthappa) April 16, 2024

Wow…Sunil Narine what a special moment 💯 this will be treasured. #KKRvRR

— Tom Moody (@TomMoodyCricket) April 16, 2024

It’s taken for Sunil Narine to make a century to finally show some emotion on the field. And by emotion we’re talking about a faint smile, which in itself is a big deal for him #IPL2024 #KKRvRR

— Bharat Sundaresan (@beastieboy07) April 16, 2024

A STANDING OVATION FOR SUNIL NARINE FROM EDEN CROWD. 👏 pic.twitter.com/Zzjt0VABIR

— Johns. (@CricCrazyJohns) April 16, 2024

The Name Is…Sunil Narine..🐐🫡 pic.twitter.com/2ZmtZteJ1i

— RVCJ Media (@RVCJ_FB) April 16, 2024

Well played, Sunil Narine 👏 pic.twitter.com/YtKfyA6ffh

— Rajasthan Royals (@rajasthanroyals) April 16, 2024

Sunil Narine is the only person who can put a smile on Gautam Gambhir’s face. #KKRvRR pic.twitter.com/4GTKkWt0zq

— Humza Sheikh (@Sheikhhumza49) April 16, 2024

Sunil Narine in KKR#KKRvRR pic.twitter.com/cBcfkhbM0Q

— Desi Bhayo (@desi_bhayo88) April 16, 2024

SUNIL NARINE AND GAUTAM GAMBHIR HATERS ARE IN MUD AGAIN! pic.twitter.com/rtG7NRRkZc

— PS⚡️ (@Neelaasapphire) April 16, 2024

1st ever Century for Sunil Narine in T20 format 💥#KKRvRR pic.twitter.com/V1PxchXC5V

— 𝑺𝒉𝒆𝒃𝒂𝒔 (@Shebas_10dulkar) April 16, 2024

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