Andre Russell (Source: @CricCrazyJohns/x.com)
Fans are on their way to enjoy another iconic clash as another thrilling encounter is on the way. As the Kolkata Knight Riders are set to lock horns with the Mumbai Indians on March 31 at the Wankhede Stadium, excitement is already touching the sky. But the KKR fans are now eagerly waiting for some ‘Russell Mania’.
Being one of the biggest stars of the Kolkata Knight Riders for a long time, the Caribbean star Andre Russell looked a bit dull in the ongoing edition. After an early dismissal in the inaugural match, he didn’t need to bat in the last game and fans are still waiting for some fireworks from him on the big stage.
As the team is set to take on the Mumbai Indians in their next match, Andre Russell is standing in front of an outstanding career milestone. If he unleashes his destructive form, fans could witness him etching his name into the record books. Let’s dive into the milestones Russell might shatter in the upcoming showdown.
1. 6 More Fours To Join The Elite Club
Russell’s big-hitting brilliance is known to everyone. Coming to bat in the middle order, the Caribbean star often entertains fans with some sky-high shots. Before stepping into the clash against the Mumbai Indians, Russell is standing in front of a special milestone. The star needs just 6 more boundaries to complete 600 fours in T20s. Under the bright lights of Wankhede, he has the perfect stage to smash his way into the elite 600-boundary club.
2. 5 More Runs To Complete 2500 Runs For Knight Riders (Including IPL and CPL)
Russell’s bond with the Knight Riders franchise is special. Just not in IPL, Russell has been a crucial part of the Knights even in the Caribbean Premier League while playing for the Trinbago Knight Riders. As he prepares for the next clash, Russell is just 5 runs shy of reaching 2500 runs across both IPL and CPL, with 2495 runs in 106 innings. There are just Gautam Gambhir (3345 runs in 121 innings) and Robin Uthappa (2649 Runs in 89 innings) achieved the feat of crossing the 2500-run mark for KKR.
3. 70 Runs Away To Complete 2,500 Runs For KKR In IPL
For long, Andre Russell has been one of the strongest pillars of the Kolkata Knight Riders. Over the years, fans have experienced some of his finest knocks. Before crossing swords with the Mumbai Indians, Russell is standing in front of another major milestone. The Caribbean star is just 70 runs away from achieving the 2,500-run mark for the Kolkata Knight Riders. Before him, only Gautam Gambhir and Robin Uthappa have marked the milestone.
4. 12 Runs To Reach 2,500 Runs Mark In IPL
Before stepping into the clash against the Mumbai Indians, Andre Russell is all set to unlock another milestone. After joining the franchise, he has created a long lasted legacy. Before stepping into the next match, he is just 12 runs away from completing the 2,500 runs milestone in IPL. As the Caribbean star is standing on the brink of some incredible milestones, fans way aiming some fireworks from him at the Wankhede.
