In the IPL 2026 match against Rajasthan Royals (RR), Kolkata Knight Riders' (KKR) Varun Chakaravarthy achieved a new feat in T20 cricket. Here's all you need to know (Pics: File Pic)
Updated On: 2026-04-20 12:09 PM IST
Compiled by : Sujay Shivalkar
In the IPL 2026 match against Rajasthan Royals (RR), Kolkata Knight Riders' (KKR) mystery spinner Varun Chakaravarthy returned with the figures of three wickets for 14 runs in four overs
With this, he achieved the feat of completing 200 wickets in T20 cricket
He became the 20th Indian bowler overall to accomplish the feat and the 10th spinner to do so
So far in 155 T20 matches, Chakaravarthy has claimed 202 wickets. His best bowling figures are five wickets for 17 runs
Later, the Knight Riders secured their first victory of the season by defeating the Royals by four wickets at the Eden Gardens in Kolkata