In a match where 465 runs were scored across 40 overs, Narine stood out with a miserly spell of 2\/29 in his four overs, helping KKR defend a massive 247\/2 and keep their playoff hopes alive.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
KKR rode on explosive batting performances from Finn Allen (93), Angkrish Raghuvanshi (82 not out), and Cameron Green (52 not out) to post a daunting total. In reply, GT were well in the chase thanks to Shubman Gill\u2019s commanding 85 and Jos Buttler\u2019s 57 before Narine turned the game with key breakthroughs.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Chawla said Narine\u2019s ability to maintain control in a high-scoring era makes him one of the most special bowlers in T20 cricket.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\u201cSunil Narine is one of the best in the business, no doubt. Cricket has evolved, and runs are flowing everywhere. Many things have changed in modern-day cricket, but one thing hasn't: his economy rate,\u201d Chawla told Jio Hotstar.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\u201cNo matter the surface or the venue, 450 runs were scored in this game, but Narine's economy rate stood out as the difference. He bowled the tough overs and kept it tight. He also picked up two wickets,\u201d he added.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Chawla particularly highlighted Narine\u2019s tactical brilliance in dismissing Gill, who looked set for a century while leading GT\u2019s chase.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\u201cWhen Shubman Gill was going strong and looked set for a hundred, Narine changed his angle. We rarely see him go around the wicket to a right-hander. But he did it to cramp Gill for room,\u201d he said.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Chawla particularly highlighted Narine\u2019s tactical brilliance in dismissing Gill, who looked set for a century while leading GT\u2019s chase.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Narine\u2019s spell proved decisive as GT finished at 218\/4 despite being strongly placed at 177\/1 after 16 overs.<\/p>\r\n\r\n