Not for the first time in IPL 2019, Andre Russell pulled off an incredible win for Kolkata Knight Riders. His 48 not out off only 13 balls included seven sixes, and took his season tally to 207 runs off 77 balls. It was another performance that left many awestruck on social media.
Brian Lara came up with his West Indies XI for the 2019 World Cup.
WINDIES TEAM FOR 2019 WORLD CUP@Russell12A and any other 10
— Brian Lara (@BrianLara) April 5, 2019
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@KKRiders
.#KKRvRCB #AndreRussell #VIVOIPL2019 #IPL2019 #westindies #Cricket #WorldCup2019 pic.twitter.com/R7cu9hkncT
And there was praise from other West Indies players, past and present.
— Sir Vivian Richards (@ivivianrichards) April 5, 2019
— Chris Gayle (@henrygayle) April 5, 2019
The rest of the cricketing world also couldn't believe it.
Sheesh! #DreRuss Where can you bowl to him
— Brendon McCullum (@Bazmccullum) April 5, 2019
Any asking rate is child's play for Andre Russell . What a victory ! #RCBvsKKR
— Virender Sehwag (@virendersehwag) April 5, 2019
That was unreal from Andre Russell #RCBvKKR
— Mohammad Kaif (@MohammadKaif) April 5, 2019
Andre Russell is just ridiculous!!!
— Sam Billings (@sambillings) April 5, 2019
That was just unbelievable #Andre_Russel !!!
— Sandeep Lamichhane (@IamSandeep25) April 5, 2019
Dre Russell!!!! That is ridiculous!!!! @IPL @KKRiders
— Ian Bell (@Ian_Bell) April 5, 2019
@Russell12A Hulk..Mr Hulk..Incredible hitting ..!!
— Paras Khadka (@paras77) April 5, 2019
Absolute knightmare! #DreRuss
— Chennai Super Kings (@ChennaiIPL) April 5, 2019
That's ridiculous hitting by Dre Russ
— Chris Morris (@Tipo_Morris) April 5, 2019
Oh My Word - #DreRuss
— Kevin Pietersen (@KP24) April 5, 2019
Have never seen anyone smash the cricket ball like @Russell12A does !! Incredible Batting Congratulations @KKRiders on the victory #RCBvKKR @iamsrk pic.twitter.com/DIX3DIYtzx
— Rajeev Shukla (@ShuklaRajiv) April 5, 2019
RUUUUUSSSSEEEEELLLLL @Russell12A Take a Bow @IPL @KKRiders vs @RCBTweets
— Harbhajan Turbanator (@harbhajan_singh) April 5, 2019
The only way to stop Dre Russ... is to not let him bat?
Cricketers and experts will not agree and this will never happen but in this format where each ball matters it may be a better idea to drop the catch of the previous batsmen and ensure guys like Russell/Hardik bat minimal balls as possible. Damage will not be the same.#innovation
— Gaurav Sundararaman (@gaurav_sundar) April 5, 2019
The only way teams can stop Andre Russell is ensuring they don't dismiss the 5 batsmen before him. Once it's 3-down, let the catches fall short, miss the run outs and hope and pray you keep missing the stumps when the batsman swings & misses. #RCBvKKR #IPL
— Raunak Kapoor (@RaunakRK) April 5, 2019
The KKR camp was thrilled.
Believe. Achieve. Execute That's what we believe in. That's how we do it. @Russell12A @lynny50 @imkuldeep18 #PiyushChawla #RCBvsKKR @KKRiders
— Robin Aiyuda Uthappa (@robbieuthappa) April 5, 2019
! He Is Special, bud!
— Kevin Pietersen (@KP24) April 5, 2019
A bat with special powers?
The weapon of mass destruction
— KolkataKnightRiders (@KKRiders) April 5, 2019
This is the willow that wreaked havoc at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium tonight@Russell12A #RCBvKKR #VIVOIPL #KKRHaiTaiyaar pic.twitter.com/Nmd8BB508B