Andre Russell continued his hot form from the 2019 Indian Premier League season with a breath-taking half-century in West Indies’ final warm-up game against New Zealand at the Bristol County Ground on Tuesday. Russell, who was awarded the most valuable player of 2019 IPL, scored 54 runs off just 25 deliveries before being clean bowled by Trent Boult in 46th over. His innings comprised of seven fours and three sixes. ICC Cricket World Cup 2019: Jason Holder, Andre Russell, Shai Hope and Other Key Players in the West Indies Team for CWC.

Coming in to bat with West Indies deadlocked at 285/6 after 38 overs, Russell shared an 80-run partnership with skipper Jason Holder (47) in just six overs and three balls to take West Indies to 379 runs with more than three overs still to play. NZ vs WI Live Cricket Score of ICC World Cup 2019 Warm-Up Match.

Russell Smashes a 23-Ball Half-Century

Earlier, the Caribbean were off to a fiery start with Chris Gayle smashing the New Zealand fast bowlers out of the park in the opening power play. His dismissal brought in Shai Hope, who made a fine century to take West Indies past the 200-run mark. Although New Zealand bounced back with some quick wickets in the middle overs, Russell and Holder shifted gears to take back control of the match and take their side close to a mammoth target.

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At the time of writing this story, West Indies have already crossed the 400-run mark and are comfortably placed at 413/9 with an over to go.

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