IPL 2018: One player from each team who holds the key for them

Kolkata Knight Riders - Andre Russell

The man from West Indies brings in an oomph factor to KKR

With an ability to bowl at raw pace and maul the opposition with his bat, Andre Russell has stood out as one of Kolkata Knight Riders' vital cog in their journey over the past few years.

A dasher in the shortest of the game, Russell plays a crucial role for the Knights with his willow. The West Indian, who generally comes in to bat during the death overs, can change the whole complexion of the game by striking some lust blows.

Russell has amassed 163 runs in six games thus far and will be itching to score bigger in the coming games. While his bowling hasn't quite been on the lines expected, the Jamaican can prove to be more than handy on pitches that offer bounce.

With 3 wins and 3 losses out of their 6 games thus far, KKR will need to come up with stronger performances consistently to cement their spot in the top four, and Andre Russell might just help them achieve that with his extraordinary skill set.