IPL 2022: Andre Russell introduced his return to kind with a shocking 31-ball 70.© BCCI/IPL
West Indies all-rounder Andre Russell introduced his return to kind with a shocking 31-ball 70 that noticed Kolkata Knight Riders chase down 138 in lower than 15 overs towards Punjab Kings on Friday. For 2 seasons now, Russell has did not ship the fireworks that made him one of the vital feared batters within the Indian Premier League (IPL), however towards PBKS, he was again to his absolute best as he got here in to bat with KKR in a tough place and turned the sport into a straightforward win for his group.
Group proprietor Shah Rukh Khan was amongst those that have been thrilled to see ‘Dre Russ’ placing on a spectacle and reserved some excessive reward for him.
“Welcome again my buddy @Russell12A so lengthy since noticed the ball fly so excessive!!! It takes a lifetime of its personal when U hit it Man!” he tweeted.
Welcome again my buddy @Russell12A so lengthy since noticed the ball fly so excessive!!! It takes a lifetime of its personal when U hit it Man! And @y_umesh wow! To @ShreyasIyer15 & group properly executed.Have a cheerful nite boys.
— Shah Rukh Khan (@iamsrk) April 1, 2022
He additionally praised Umesh Yadav and congratulated the group for the victory. Umesh Yadav returned with figures of 4/23 as KKR bowled PBKS out for 137. These are the most effective figures he has returned within the IPL.
“And @y_umesh wow! To @ShreyasIyer15 & group properly executed.Have a cheerful nite boys,” he wrote in his tweet.
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Russell got here in to bat with KKR in a spot of hassle at 51/4 after seven overs. Nevertheless, as soon as he settled in, he smacked eight sixes and a boundary to make brief work of the chase.
KKR have now gained two matches out of three and moved to the highest of the IPL 2022 factors desk.
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