IPL 2018, DD vs KKR: Hits and Misses

#4 Hit: Andre Russell

Russell was the lone star for KKR in this game.

Andre Russell is certainly a box-office player. He is that kind of a player that grabs the attention of people. He’s been in destructive form with the bat in this season and has been decent with the ball. There have been a few injury concerns for the West Indian all-rounder but he has managed to play all the games.

In this game, he was one of the best bowlers for KKR. In fact, he was one of only two bowlers who went for under 10 runs an over as he gave away 28 runs in his three overs. He also picked up the wicket of Rishabh Pant.

With the bat, Russell was the only KKR player who looked to take the game away from DD. He came in and started in typical fashion as he struck a couple of sixes off Avesh Khan before hitting Trent Boult for a six and a four. However, with no support, Russell was getting frustrated and was eventually dismissed for 44. He was the top-scorer for KKR in a rather disappointing batting performance.