IPL 2024: Fans Ecstatic as Sunil Narine Smashes Spectacular 109 off 56 vs RR

IPL 2024: Fans react to Sunil Narine's 49-ball century against Rajasthan Royals.

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Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) opening batter Sunil Narine notched the 5th century of the 2024 Indian Premier League (IPL) as he blasted 109 runs off 56 balls against Rajasthan Royals (RR) in the 31st match of the league at the Eden Gardens on Tuesday, 16 April.

The seasoned player achieved his century in just 49 balls with a towering maximum. Narine's explosive knock featured 13 boundaries and six sixes, at a striking rate of 194.64.

With this ton, Narine became the first player to have both picked up a five-wicket haul and scored a century in IPL. Additionally, he joins Rohit Sharma and Shane Watson, as the third player to have both a hat-trick and a century in the tournament.

Fueled by Narine's stellar performance, the Knight Riders amassed a formidable total of 223/6 at the end of the 20 overs.

As Sunil Narine dazzled the stadium with his century, here's how fans on X platform reacted: