Sunil Narine needs 3 wickets to become IPL's highest overseas wicket-taker

March 25, 2024 Credit: Getty

Three-way race

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R Ashwin

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Bhuvneshwar Kumar

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Narine's tally

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Narine's double century

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Chahal on top

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