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IPL Legend's Globetrot Adventure Goes In Vain; Flops In BPL And ILT20 After 24-Hour Hustle 

Muskaan Bhatt

Andre Russell (Source: @CrazyCricJohns/X.com)Andre Russell (Source: @CrazyCricJohns/X.com)

West Indies' renowned  and Kolkata Knight Riders legend, Andre Russell redefined hustle and dedication as in less than 24 hours, the formidable all-rounder played two T20 matches in different countries. He first turned up for Abu Dhabi Knight Riders against Dubai Capitals in the International League T20 (ILT20). Following that, half-a-day later, he was in Dhaka, playing in the Bangladesh Premier League (around 1 pm IST on Monday) for Khulna Tigers in the BPL Eliminator against Rangpur Riders.

Andre Russell, known for his explosive all-round performances in T20 cricket, had a disappointing stint in the two games, as he struggled significantly. Against the Dubai Capitals, he was dismissed for a golden duck by Dushmantha Chameera. 

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The following day, playing for the Riders, Russell scored just four runs off nine balls before being bowled out by Mohammad Nawaz. Over the course of the ILT20 2025, he has managed only 130 runs from 10 matches at an average of 18.57 and a strike rate of 156.62, with a top score of 37 not out.

However, Russell’s career has been filled with exceptional performances. In 2018, he scored an unbeaten 121 and took a hat-trick in the CPL. In the 2024 IPL, KKR lifted the trophy for the third-time under the leadership of Shreyas Iyer. 

Russell scored 222 runs at a strike rate of 185 and taking 19 wickets. Across 83 T20Is, he has accumulated 1,063 runs and 60 wickets, making him one of the most dangerous all-rounders in the format.