Why Andre Russell Could Be KKR's Biggest Match-Winner In IPL 2025 Match Vs SRH?

Anurag Dasgupta

Why Russell will hold the key for KKR [Source: AP Photo]Why Russell will hold the key for KKR [Source: AP Photo]

The stage is set for the 15th match of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 as the Kolkata Knight Riders will take on the Sunrisers Hyderabad at the iconic Eden Gardens on Thursday. The clash is crucial for both the sides who are heading into this match on the back of humiliation in the last match.

The hosts, KKR, crumbled against the Mumbai Indians as the Hardik Pandya led side decimated the Knight Riders. On the other hand, SRH have lost back-to-back matches and will aim for a comeback against an under-fire KKR side.

However, the job for SRH won't be easy as KKR have a big match-winner in their side and he has an impeccable record against them - Andre Russell. Here's why he could decide the fate of the contest tonight.

Excellent record with the bat Vs SRH

A true definition of a 3-D player, Russell has an impeccable batting record against the SRH team. Time and again he has tormented them and the stats tell the story.

Criterion
Data
Matches18
Runs305
Strike-rate172

(Russell stats Vs SRH with the bat)

As the stats say, he has a strike-rate of 172 against SRH and will be an effective match-winner at number 7. The Sunrisers don't have a potent bowling attack and none of them look threatening and the KKR all-rounder can take advantage of it.

Impeccable numbers with the ball

Not only with the bat, but the West Indian cricketer has also won matches against SRH with the ball in hand and the numbers once again tell the story.

Criterion
Data
Matches18
Dismissals23
Strike-rate10.48
Economy9.19

(Russell stats Vs SRH with ball)

In just 18 matches, he has scalped 23 wicketa against SRH, showcasing his wicket-taking abilities as well. The Orange Army has often struggled with his hit the deck bowling and Russell could deploy a similar tactic against them tonight.

Russell's IPL 2025 journey so far

With 3 matches done and dusted for KKR, Russell is yet to find his groove and has just 9 runs in his bag, to go along with 2 wickets. But he loves playing at the Eden Gardens and could be a decisive factor in the highly anticipated contest.