In a spectacular show of power-hitting, Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) all-rounder Andre Russell surpassed the legendary Indian cricketer Sachin Tendulkar within the all-time run-scoring charts of the Indian Premier League (IPL). This milestone was achieved in the course of the IPL match towards Delhi Capitals (DC) in Visakhapatnam. Russell, aged 35, showcased his classic prowess in the course of the recreation by scoring 41 runs off simply 19 balls, together with 4 boundaries and three sixes, at a putting charge exceeding 215. With this innings, he elevated himself within the IPL run-scoring hierarchy.
Having performed 115 matches in his IPL profession, Russell has collected 2,367 runs at a median of 29.96, with 11 half-centuries and a exceptional strike charge of 176.11. His highest rating stands at 88*. He presently holds the forty fourth place within the all-time run-getters checklist of the IPL.
In the continuing season, Russell has exhibited his batting prowess, amassing 105 runs in three matches at a formidable common of 105.00 and a strike charge exceeding 238, together with his finest rating being 64*. Notably, his standout efficiency got here within the 2019 season, the place he amassed 510 runs in 14 innings at a median of 56.66 and a strike charge exceeding 204, together with 4 half-centuries.
Comparatively, Sachin Tendulkar, who performed 78 IPL matches for Mumbai Indians from 2008 to 2013, scored 2,334 runs at a median of 34.83, with a strike charge exceeding 119. Tendulkar’s IPL journey included a century and 13 fifties, together with his highest rating being 100*. He clinched the Orange Cap in 2010 for scoring essentially the most runs in a season, amassing 618 runs in 15 matches at a median of 47.53 and a strike charge of over 132, with 5 fifties.
In the match towards DC, KKR received the toss and elected to bat first. Openers Phil Salt and Sunil Narine offered a powerful begin with a fast 60-run partnership. Subsequently, Narine, together with 18-year-old Angkrish Raghuvanshi, cast a formidable 104-run partnership, propelling KKR to 164 runs in simply 12.3 overs. Contributions from Russell and Rinku Singh propelled KKR to a commanding whole of 272/7 of their allotted 20 overs.
Despite a spirited effort from DC’s skipper Rishabh and Tristan Stubbs, who shaped a 93-run partnership, DC succumbed to 166 all out in 17.2 overs. KKR’s bowlers, led by Vaibhav Arora and Varun Chakravarthy, showcased their prowess, with Mitchell Starc additionally making notable contributions.
