Andre Russell's explosive 64* off 25 balls, along with contributions from Ramandeep Singh and Phil Salt, helped Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) set a record-breaking score of 208 in the IPL 2024 match against Sunrisers Hyderabad. Russell also became the 9th player to hit 200 sixes in the IPL, impressing fans like Shah Rukh Khan. KKR's performance was lauded, with Russell showcasing his power-hitting prowess and taking 2 wickets. Heinrich Klaasen's efforts for Sunrisers Hyderabad fell short as KKR secured a victory.
"He is a six-hitting machine" We saw Andre Russell at his best last night at Eden Gardens 💥 https://t.co/uGpA2hMWTh #KKRvSRH #IPL2024 https://t.co/Gz2m1xGzNK
64*(25) with the bat and 2 wickets with the ball Andre Russell has kickstarted #IPL2024 with a bang 💥 https://t.co/ZoVOgIYFyV
We witnessed 2 wonderful knocks by @Russell12A and Klaasen today. @PhilSalt1 led the charge first, followed by some brilliant power hitting by Russell. Heinrich Klaasen ensured that Sunrisers Hyderabad came close to the target but some courageous bowling in the final over by…
Andre Russell becomes the 9th man to hit 200 sixes in the IPL! Shah Rukh Khan loved that six-hitting super show from the KKR all-rounder at Eden Gardens #KKRvSRH #IPL2024 | @ITGDsports https://t.co/KzEgDaEpwG
Andre Russell becomes the 9th man to hit 200 sixes in the IPL! Shah Rukh Khan loved that six-hitting super show from the KKR all-rounder at Eden Gardens #KKRvSRH #IPL2024 https://t.co/KzEgDaEpwG
Andre Russell 64* off 25 🚀 Ramandeep Singh 35 off 17 💥 Phil Salt 54 off 40 💪 KKR have hit the first 200+ score [208] of the season. 85 runs came in the final 5 overs 🔥 #KKRvSRH #IPL2024 https://t.co/Vk59g8ARsG
Andre Russell 64* off 25 🚀 Ramandeep Singh 35 off 17 💥 Phil Salt 54 off 40 💪 KKR have scored the first 200+ score [208] of the season. 85 runs came in the final 5 overs 🔥 #KKRvSRH #IPL2024 https://t.co/ZAbfpnEApl