IPL 2019 | Gayle-storm to Russell-mania: Impact of West Indian players on the Indian Premier League
Cricket | April 11, 2019 11:59 ISTIt is the Caribbean Islands whose cricketers have left an indelible imprint like no other on the league.
It is the Caribbean Islands whose cricketers have left an indelible imprint like no other on the league.
Karthik said in-form Andre Russell batted with a "lot of maturity" after the all-rounder anchored his side in a losing cause against Chennai Super Kings.
Chennai Super Kings beat Kolkata Knight Riders by 7 wickets to go on top of the IPL 2019 points table.
Although both the teams are equal on points -- eight apiece -- KKR have a better net run-rate of +1.058 over CSK's +0.159.
In a clash between two teams with a battery of quality spinners, a batsman of Russell's calibre may just prove to be the difference between the two sides.
With the flamboyant Jamaican being in red-hot form, Fleming whether it is spin or seam, one had to be accurate against hitters like Russell.
Andre Russell stole the limelight this season so far with his hard-hitting abilities and is currently placed third in the run-getters list with 207 runs from four games at a staggering strike rate of 268.83.
Lynn added that both teams gave opportunities to the other, but Russell just turned everything in favour of KKR with the bat in hand.
Russell now has 207 runs from 77 balls at an average of 103.50 this IPL season.
Needing 66 runs off 24 balls, KKR were up against it before Russell came in and smashed an unbeaten 48 off 13 balls to complete the job with five balls to spare.
Chasing 206, KKR were able to score 66 runs off the last 24 balls to snatch a sensational win from RCB, who are yet to win this season.
Andre Russell pulled off another freak batting performance as Kolkata Knight Riders beat Royal Challengers Bangalore by 5 wickets in Bengaluru.
RCB, who are yet to win the IPL despite having two of the best batsmen in world cricket in their ranks, have got off to a worst possible start this time.
Prithvi Shaw slammed 99 while Kagiso Rabada defended 10 runs in the Super Over as Delhi Capitals beat Kolkata Knight Riders by 3 runs.
Kagiso Rabada bowled six yorkers in the Super Over during the Super Over against KKR on Saturday to take DC home by three runs in the nail-bitter.
The home side dominated the large part of the innings after electing to bowl but Russell and Karthik seized the momentum with their fearless batting.
Delhi Capitals will hope Rishabh Pant could be their answer to Kolkata Knight Riders' Andre Russell as KKR take on DC at the Feroz Shah Kotla on Sunday.
The fourth pacer's slot is also up for grabs and the fast bowler said his focus was purely on the IPL and doing well for SRH.
A picture posted by SRH player Shreevats Goswami shows that even after all these years, Murali still possesses that 'killer instinct'.
Russell was the star with a 19-ball unbeaten 49 in KKR's six-wicket win over Sunrisers Hyderabad in their opening match.
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