Andre Russell Hits Quickfire 62, Claims Orange Cap in Indian Premier League Season 12 During DC vs KKR Match; Twitterati Praises Dre Russ
Russell also reached a personal milestone, completing 1,000 runs in the Indian Premier League in the course of his innings.
In the 10th match of the Indian Premier League season 12, where the Kolkata Knight Riders are playing Delhi Capital at the latter's home ground, Andre Russell aka 'Dre Russ', yet again proved his hitting ability as he smoked six 6s and four 4s to score 62 off just 28 balls to help Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) post the score of 185/8 in 20 overs. Russell also reached a personal milestone, completing 1,000 runs in the Indian Premier League in the course of his innings. DC vs KKR Live Cricket Score Updates IPL 2019.
Andre Russell is also the Orange cap holder now with 159 runs in three innings so far. The West Indian has achieved these runs at the astonishing strike rate of 248.43. Kolkata Knight Riders vs Delhi Capitals Live Cricket Score 10th T20 Match.
Twitterati Went Berserk with Tweets of "Muscle Russell" blasting the Delhi Capital bowlers all over the Park:
Fans are Awestruck at his Hitting Ability:
A Fan Called Him the 'Virat Kohli' of the T20s:
He Has Been Deadly Consistent This Season:
Russell hit some huge sixes in his innings today. Despite getting hit on the shoulder by a beamer, he quickly recovered to hit bowlers all over the park. His explosive batting and partnership with Dinesh Karthik helped KKR reach 185/8 despite being 61-5 at one stage.
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