[Watch] KKR's Andre Russell Takes ILT20 By Storm With 3 Huge Sixes

Andre Russell was seen at his best during the sixth match of the ILT20 2025 [Source: @ilt20onzee/x.com]

The Abu Dhabi Knight Riders are playing against the Sharjah Warriorz in the sixth match of the ILT20 2025. The match is being played at the Sheikh Zayed Stadium in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates.

The Warriorz won the toss for the game and opted to field first. The Knight Riders did not have a great start to their innings as they lost Phil Salt early. 

Kyle Mayers and Joe Clarke tried to stabilise the proceedings for the team, but they failed to increase the scoring rate. They stuttered along their innings and kept losing wickets. It looked like the Knight Riders would fall short of a par score on the wicket.

Andre Russell Destroys Southee and Milne

It was until Andre Russell arrived in the middle. The veteran Knight was seen in his vintage destructive mood as he ruthlessly treated the Warriorz's bowlers. Russell stayed in the centre for 12 deliveries and scored 24 runs at a strike rate 200. 

Off these 24 runs, 18 came from three monstrous hits by the batter to the two Kiwi pacers, Adam Milne and Tim Southee. It was the short and sweet cameo by Russell that helped the Knight Riders reach a respectable total of 159/5 at the end of their 20 overs.

Andre Russell Was Paid ₹12 Cr To Be Retained For IPL 2025

Notably, Andre Russell was one of the six retentions of KKR for IPL 2025. The Kolkata Knight Riders, a sister franchise of Abu Dhabi Knight Riders and the defending champions of IPL, paid ₹12 Cr to retain Andre, the Giant, for the upcoming edition of the tournament.

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