5 Most Memorable knocks by Andre Russell in IPL history!

Throughout his IPL career, Andre Russell has played 82 innings out of 98 matches and scored an impressive 2035 runs, which includes 137 4s and 175 6s, including his best score of 88 not out against CSK in IPL 2018. In this article, we will cover the top five most memorable knocks by Andre Russell in the IPL, where he has showcased outstanding performance and left the crowd in awe.

1. KKR vs. CSK in IPL 2018 (88 runs off 36 balls)

Let’s start with the excellent batting performance of Andre Russell in the IPL 2018 season of CSK vs. KKR, where Dhoni-led CSK hold KKR in their grasp. Despite coming on 7th down, Russell scrubbed the CSK bowlers, smashing 88 runs in just 36 balls and setting a target of 202 runs with an impressive strike rate of 244.44; Russell’s remarkable performance put KKR in a favorable position to win. However, KKR ultimately fell short, and CSK emerged victorious in a beautifully played game.

2. KKR vs. MI in 2019 (80 runs off 40 balls)

Andre Russell’s unbeaten innings of 80 off 40 deliveries rank second among his most memorable performances in the IPL. KKR vs. MI, the 47th match of the IPL season 2019, took place in the home ground of KKR, where Mumbai Indians decided to bowl first. However, Mumbai’s decision proved futile as Kolkata scored 232 runs with only two wickets lost. Russell played a crucial role in achieving this feat, scoring 80 runs off 40 balls, including four 4s and eight 6s, leading KKR to a 34-run victory.

3. KKR vs. PBKS in 2022 (70 runs in 31 balls)

In the match against Punjab, KKR bowled exceptionally well, dismissing them in the 19th over and conceding only 137 runs. However, during the second innings, KKR faced significant challenges. Still, Russell came in at the sixth position, knocked off 70 runs in just 31 balls, led KKR to win, and solidified his place in the team for the upcoming IPL 2023 season.

4. KKR vs. RCB in 2019 (65 runs off 25 balls)

Again Andre Russell scored 65 runs in 25 balls; however, KKR lost this match, chasing out the massive score of 214 runs. Russell undoubtedly played well, hitting nine sixes and two fours under pressure with an exceptional strike rate of 260.10. Russell’s incredible batting could not help him to take his team to the shore, and he got run out by Virat Kohli and lost the match by only ten runs.

5. KKR vs. RCB in 2019 (48 runs in just 13 balls)

In the 17th match of the IPL 2019 season, RCB played their first innings, with Virat Kohli and AB de Villiers leading the charge to set an impressive score of 205 runs for KKR. KKR struggled to keep up with the required run rate and needed 67 runs in the final four overs. It was then that Russell’s brilliant innings turned the game on its head, as he scored 48 runs in just 13 balls, supercharging the team and leading them to victory.