Andre Russell's insane innings lifts Knight Riders to victory

Saturday, 6 April 2019 10:34

Andre Russell's stunning performance powered the Kolkata Knight Riders to a five-wicket win over Virat Kohli's Royal Challengers Bangalore in Bengaluru.

The West Indian hit an unbeaten 48 runs off just 13 balls to hand KKR one of the most unlikeliest of wins this season.

"One over changes and the momentum changes...That's why I never give up. Once I am there, I know anything's possible," he said.

Ruthless. Relentless. Russel 💪🔥

The absolute hitting that led to this though 💜💜@KKRiders @Russell12A #RCBvKKR pic.twitter.com/4Ou1HzYS34
— IndianPremierLeague (@IPL) April 5, 2019

KKR owner Shah Rukh Khan later took to Twitter to honour the player by superimposing his image on one of Bollywood's much-loved Baahubali character.

Well played boys @KKRiders @lynny50 @NitishRana_27 @robbieuthappa . Each one in the team did so well but you all will agree all words of praise r worth less than this picture... pic.twitter.com/bak2zQ9NqD
— Shah Rukh Khan (@iamsrk) April 5, 2019

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