IPL 2022: Decoding Andre Russell's numbers against Mumbai Indians
Kolkata Knight Riders will lock horns with Mumbai Indians in match number 14 of Indian Premier League 2022 season on Wednesday. One of the major attractions of the game will be KKR all-rounder Andre Russell. A powerful hitter of the ball and a reliable pacer at the death, Russell has been a vital cog for the Knight Riders. Here are his numbers against MI.
Why does this story matter?
After facing two consecutive defeats, five-time champions MI will leave no stone unturned to get back to winning ways in the tournament. Russell, given his record against the team and phenomenal show against PBKS in the last game, will have a key role. It will be interesting to see if Russell produces another all-round show, given his remarkable numbers with the ball against MI.
His performance against MI
Russell has racked up 183 runs from 127 balls in 10 innings at a strike rate of 144.09 against MI. The numbers also include 15 fours and 13 sixes. Besides, the West Indian stalwart has picked 11 wickets at an economy of 9.42 against them. Notably, his career-best bowling figures of 5/15 also came against MI in the 2021 edition.
A look at Russell's overall record in IPL
In 87 matches so far, Russell has scored 1,795 runs at an average of 30.42 in the IPL. He also has 74 wickets to his name at an economy of 9.10. The Jamaican has one of the highest strike-rates in the IPL (179.32). It soars as much as 210.82 during death overs. Overall, he has the 12th-most sixes (154) in the tournament.
Performance in this season so far
Russell was at his brutal best against Punjab Kings on Friday. His unbeaten 70 off 31 balls, bedecked with eight sixes powered KKR to victory in just 14.3 overs (chased 137). Earlier, he was also the top scorer for KKR in a forgetful outing against RCB, hitting 25 off 18. He has two wickets and 95 runs in the ongoing edition so far.
