Sports · 6 December 2025

Sunil Narine becomes first cricketer to take 600 T20 wickets

Exam-focused facts from the 6 December 2025 current affairs briefing.

Key facts

  • Sunil Narine became the first bowler to claim 600 wickets in competitive T20 cricket.
  • He achieved this milestone during a World ILT20 game for his franchise Abu Dhabi Knight Riders against Sharjah Warriorz.
  • Narine reached the landmark by claiming the wicket of Tom Abell.
  • Abu Dhabi Knight Riders presented Narine with a special edition jersey featuring the number 600 to commemorate his unprecedented feat.

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