All time best performance of Andre Russell’s in IPL
When a franchise unearths a gem, the player is not only a boon to that particular franchise, but to the tournament and his country as well. The story of Andre Russell is similar. Though initially unearthed by Delhi Capitals, the uncut gem was polished at Kolkata Knight Riders.
Russells knocks, when he is in his groove, is a treat to the eyes and a nightmare to the bowlers. Some of his best performes are as follows,
1. Against KXIP
66 (36)
One distinct feature about Russells best knocks is the outlandishly high strike rate, so his strike rate in this particular inning of 183 is lower than even his IPL career average. But this knock against Kings XI Punjab was immensely crucial in securing the Knights a win at the MCAs International Stadium. Batting first, Punjab posted a respectable total of 155 on the board.
2. Against RCB
65 (25)
The next entry on our list of top 5 best innings of Andre Russell in IPL is from a 2019 game. In terms of batting, this was Russells most successful year, as he crossed the 500-run mark in a season for the first time in 2019. He scored runs at a strike rate of over 200, which was maintained when KKR took on Royal Challengers Bangalore at the Eden Gardens. Before Russells storm came the Virat Kohli show, as the Indian skipper scored an elegant hundred.
3. Against RCB
48 (13)
While RCB might have had the last laugh at Eden Gardens, it was Andre Russells time to smile when the two sides met at M. Chinnaswamy Stadium last season. Here again, Kohli played a superb knock which helped RCB cross the 200-run mark. After losing Sunil Narine early in the run chase, Chris Lynn and Robin Uthappa laid down a good foundation.
4. Against MI
80 (40)
This mention on the list of top 5 Best Batting Performance of Andre Russell in IPL is again from last season. This was a very high-scoring affair between KKR and Mumbai Indians at the Eden Gardens. KKR batted first and both openers Shubman Gill and Chris Lynn played a superb knock.
5. Against CSK
88 (36)
Batting first, Chris Lynn and Robin Uthappa gave KKR a good start. But CSK pulled things back when they took 3 wickets in a span of 2 overs. Russell stepped in and played a magnificent knock of unbeaten 88 from just 36 deliveries. His innings consisted of 11 sixes, as the explosives helped KKR score more than 200 runs. Unfortunately, Sam Billings and Shane Watson batted brilliantly for CSK, to ensure that Russells knock goes in vainAndre Russells best knock in IPL came in 2016, which was not particularly a very successful year for him.
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