IPL 2019, KKR vs RCB: Andre Russell in doubt as Kolkata eye return to winning ways
Cricket | Apr 19, 2019, 08:59 AM ISTAndre Russell is doubtful for the RCB game after injuring his left shoulder during practice at the Eden Gardens on Wednesday.
Andre Russell is doubtful for the RCB game after injuring his left shoulder during practice at the Eden Gardens on Wednesday.
Russell has been the team's go-to man and his possible absence might hurt the home team big.
Kolkata's consistency has taken a beating after two defeats on the trot, first in Chennai and then against Delhi Capitals while Chennai have continued to do win matches somehow.
Karthik also blamed his bowlers, saying they could have done a bit better in the absence of Sunil Narine.
CAB President Sourav Ganguly is donning the hat of an advisor at Delhi Capitals, and is expected to sit in the away team's dugout despite a conflict of interest complaint against him.
After the innings of Pollard, many cricketers took to Twitter to express their excitement over the innings played by the West Indian.
It is the Caribbean Islands whose cricketers have left an indelible imprint like no other on the league.
Karthik said in-form Andre Russell batted with a "lot of maturity" after the all-rounder anchored his side in a losing cause against Chennai Super Kings.
Chennai Super Kings beat Kolkata Knight Riders by 7 wickets to go on top of the IPL 2019 points table.
Although both the teams are equal on points -- eight apiece -- KKR have a better net run-rate of +1.058 over CSK's +0.159.
In a clash between two teams with a battery of quality spinners, a batsman of Russell's calibre may just prove to be the difference between the two sides.
With the flamboyant Jamaican being in red-hot form, Fleming whether it is spin or seam, one had to be accurate against hitters like Russell.
Andre Russell stole the limelight this season so far with his hard-hitting abilities and is currently placed third in the run-getters list with 207 runs from four games at a staggering strike rate of 268.83.
Lynn added that both teams gave opportunities to the other, but Russell just turned everything in favour of KKR with the bat in hand.
Russell now has 207 runs from 77 balls at an average of 103.50 this IPL season.
Chasing 206, KKR were able to score 66 runs off the last 24 balls to snatch a sensational win from RCB, who are yet to win this season.
Andre Russell pulled off another freak batting performance as Kolkata Knight Riders beat Royal Challengers Bangalore by 5 wickets in Bengaluru.
RCB, who are yet to win the IPL despite having two of the best batsmen in world cricket in their ranks, have got off to a worst possible start this time.
Kagiso Rabada bowled six yorkers in the Super Over during the Super Over against KKR on Saturday to take DC home by three runs in the nail-bitter.
The home side dominated the large part of the innings after electing to bowl but Russell and Karthik seized the momentum with their fearless batting.
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