5 lesser-known records of Andre Russell in IPL
Andre Russell is among the most dangerous all-rounders to have played the 20-over format. His big-hitting in death overs has given nightmares to the best of the bowlers. In addition, he can significantly contribute with his right-arm pace. Playing for Kolkata Knight Riders, Russell has also made a significant mark in the Indian Premier League (IPL). Here we decode his unique IPL records.
Highest strike rate in IPL
As per ESPNcricinfo, Russell owns 2,390 runs in 118 IPL games with the help of 11 half-centuries. His strike rate of 175.21 is the best among players with at least 900 runs in the competition. No other batter has a strike rate of even 170 in the competition. Russell's strike rate rises further to 203.73 in the last four overs (IPL).
Among the three bowlers with this feat
Russell is among only three bowlers to take four wickets in an over in IPL. The KKR star dismissed Rahul Tewatia, Abhinav Manohar, Lockie Ferguson, Yash Dayal in the only over (20th) he bowled against Gujarat Titans in the IPL 2022 game in Mumbai. The pacer conceded five runs. Russell shares this feat with Indian leg-spinners Yuzvendra Chahal and Amit Mishra.
Fastest fifer in IPL
Russell took just 12 balls to claim his only IPL fifer, against Mumbai Indians in 2021. He hence holds the record for scripting the quickest five-wicket haul in the history of the competition. Russell was sensational in death overs as he dismissed Kieron Pollard, Krunal Pandya, Marco Jansen, Rahul Chahar, and Jasprit Bumrah. He finished with 5/12 in just two overs.
Only all-rounder with this double
Russell owns 101 wickets and 2,332 runs for KKR in IPL. He is their second-highest wicket-taker and third-highest run-scorer in the competition's history. No other all-rounder owns the double of 100 wickets and 2,000 runs for a team in IPL. Ravindra Jadeja (1,714 runs and 129 wickets for CSK) is Russell's closest rival in this regard.
Fastest to 200 IPL sixes
KKR's IPL 2024 opener against Sunrisers Hyderabad saw Russell become the fastest batter to complete 200 IPL maximums in terms of balls faced. He reached the milestone in just 1,322 deliveries as he displaced his former West Indies teammate Chris Gayle (1,811 balls) at the top. No other batter has reached the milestone in fewer than 2,000 deliveries.
