<p>West Indian all-rounder Andre Russell starred in a tight win for Kolkata Knight Riders against their old foes Royal Challengers Bengaluru by just one run at the Eden Gardens on Saturday (April 21). Russell played a handy cameo of unbeaten 27 off 20 balls, hitting four fours; however, his three wickets in the second innings, including that of the dangerous Dinesh Karthik in the end, led to a comeback win for the hosts.</p>

<p>Although Karn Sharma got the game close with three sixes to Starc in the final over, two wickets off the final two balls restricted them from winning their second game this season.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>With this win, KKR moved one spot higher to the second position, while RCB remained in the tenth position, with their chances of qualifying for the playoffs in the drain.</p>

<p>Deciding to bowl first after winning the toss, RCB leaked runs upfront, with KKR’s Phil Salt taking the attack to the opposition from ball one. His 14-ball 48 inside the Powerplay had RCB’s back against the wall. However, three wickets inside the first six overs derailed their momentum, as their scorecard read 75 for three.&nbsp;</p>

<p>KKR Captain Shreyas Iyer looked in sublime touch, completing a crucial fifty (50 off 36 balls), and Venkatesh Iyer and Rinku Singh contributed with 16 and 24, respectively.</p>

<p>Ramandeep Singh’s unbeaten 24 off nine balls and Russell’s 27 at the death propelled KKR to post another daunting total (222/6) at home this season.</p>

<h2>So close, yet so far!</h2>

<p>RCB openers Faf du Plessis and Virat Kohli got the side off to a flyer before a controversial call saw Virat getting out caught &amp; bowled to Harshit Rana. Faf departed in the next over as RCB’s scorecard read 35 for two inside four overs.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Will Jacks and Rajat Patidar brought them back in the game, with the English all-rounder hammering a quickfire fifty, hitting 55, including five sixes and four fours.&nbsp;</p>

<p>However, Patidar returning to form was best for RCB, as he also notched up his first fifty of the season, scoring 52 off 23 balls.</p>

<p>Meanwhile, Russell’s introduction broke RCB’s momentum, as he picked two wickets in his second over to dent their run.</p>

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And it's <a href="https://twitter.com/Russell12A?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@Russell12A</a>'s double strike that started it all 🔥🔥<br />
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Watch the match LIVE on <a href="https://twitter.com/StarSportsIndia?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@StarSportsIndia</a> and <a href="https://twitter.com/JioCinema?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@JioCinema</a> 💻📱 <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/TATAIPL?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#TATAIPL</a> | <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/KKRvRCB?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#KKRvRCB</a> <a href="https://t.co/5GvL5WfGhs">pic.twitter.com/5GvL5WfGhs</a></p>
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<p>With the Impact sub, Suyash Prabhudessai and RCB’s star keeper, DK, at the crease, the touring side believed they could get through. Russell, again, came in and delivered when his team needed him the most, removing Karthik inside the penultimate over.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The last over, however, was the highlight of the innings, as Karn Sharma smoked Starc for three unbelievable sixes on the off-side to get his team closer to the win. With three needed off two balls, Starc removed Karn before Lockie Ferguson got run out on the last ball, as KKR beat RCB by one run.&nbsp;</p>

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West Indian all-rounder Andre Russell starred in a tight win for Kolkata Knight Riders against their old foes Royal Challengers Bengaluru by just one run at the Eden Gardens on Saturday (April 21).

West Indian all-rounder Andre Russell starred in a tight win for Kolkata Knight Riders against their old foes Royal Challengers Bengaluru by just one run at the Eden Gardens on Saturday (April 21). Russell played a handy cameo of unbeaten 27 off 20 balls, hitting four fours; however, his three wickets in the second innings, including that of the dangerous Dinesh Karthik in the end, led to a comeback win for the hosts. Although Karn Sharma got the game close with three sixes to Starc in the final over, two wickets off the final two balls restricted them from winning their second game this season. ALSO READ: CSK legend Suresh Raina breaks silence on skipping IPL 2020, rubbishes reports of rift over ‘balcony room’ With this win, KKR moved one spot higher to the second position, while RCB remained in the tenth position, with their chances of qualifying for the playoffs in the drain. Deciding to bowl first after winning the toss, RCB leaked runs upfront, with KKR’s Phil Salt taking the attack to the opposition from ball one. His 14-ball 48 inside the Powerplay had RCB’s back against the wall. However, three wickets inside the first six overs derailed their momentum, as their scorecard read 75 for three. KKR Captain Shreyas Iyer looked in sublime touch, completing a crucial fifty (50 off 36 balls), and Venkatesh Iyer and Rinku Singh contributed with 16 and 24, respectively. Ramandeep Singh’s unbeaten 24 off nine balls and Russell’s 27 at the death propelled KKR to post another daunting total (222/6) at home this season. So close, yet so far! RCB openers Faf du Plessis and Virat Kohli got the side off to a flyer before a controversial call saw Virat getting out caught & bowled to Harshit Rana. Faf departed in the next over as RCB’s scorecard read 35 for two inside four overs. Will Jacks and Rajat Patidar brought them back in the game, with the English all-rounder hammering a quickfire fifty, hitting 55, including five sixes and four fours. However, Patidar returning to form was best for RCB, as he also notched up his first fifty of the season, scoring 52 off 23 balls. Meanwhile, Russell’s introduction broke RCB’s momentum, as he picked two wickets in his second over to dent their run. The @KKRiders have pulled things back with the ball in style! And it's @Russell12A's double strike that started it all 🔥🔥 Watch the match LIVE on @StarSportsIndia and @JioCinema 💻📱 #TATAIPL | #KKRvRCB pic.twitter.com/5GvL5WfGhs — IndianPremierLeague (@IPL) April 21, 2024 × With the Impact sub, Suyash Prabhudessai and RCB’s star keeper, DK, at the crease, the touring side believed they could get through. Russell, again, came in and delivered when his team needed him the most, removing Karthik inside the penultimate over. The last over, however, was the highlight of the innings, as Karn Sharma smoked Starc for three unbelievable sixes on the off-side to get his team closer to the win. With three needed off two balls, Starc removed Karn before Lockie Ferguson got run out on the last ball, as KKR beat RCB by one run. 📽️ WATCH: A jaw-dropping finish! The final delivery that sealed the win for the @KKRiders 👏👏 Scorecard ▶️ https://t.co/hB6cFsk9TT#TATAIPL | #KKRvRCB pic.twitter.com/BR5RYrOeDM — IndianPremierLeague (@IPL) April 21, 2024 ×

IPL 2024: Andre Russell stars in comeback win for KKR against old foes RCB

<p class="MsoNormal">The Indian Premier League (IPL) is, for the second consecutive season, being played behind closed doors owing to the COVID-19 pandemic. While the last edition was played in the UAE, the ongoing edition is being held in India, but with empty stands and stadiums. Big-hitting Kolkata Knight Riders all-rounder Andre Russell, said he misses the feeling of playing in front of the crowd as it brings out the fire inside. <o:p></o:p></p>

<p class="MsoNormal">“I miss playing in front of crowds and especially Eden, where I know thousands of people got your back. That keeps me going. And it brings out the fire inside. The loud cheer, even before I face the first ball when I start running onto the crease, those vibes are unreal,” Russell said in the KKR’s latest release called Russell: The Knight of Eden.<o:p></o:p></p>

<p class="MsoNormal">The West Indies all-rounder was slapped with a doping ban in 2017 and went on to miss the IPL and all formats of the game for a year. However, the setback didn’t affect Russell’s motivation as he said the ban made him stronger while adding that the KKR management wanted him to relax and focus on cricket.<o:p></o:p></p>

<p class="MsoNormal">“To be honest, that year was the toughest year. When you're doing well, sometimes people look for any reason to try and get it down. But that actually made me stronger. You know, Venky (Mysore) reached out to me, said they just want me to have a peaceful year to relax my head and to actually focus on cricket.</p>

<p class="MsoNormal"><strong>ALSO READ:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/virat-kohli-has-to-do-some-thinking-ashish-nehra-unhappy-with-harshal-patel-leaking-runs-at-death-for-rcb-381948" hreflang="en">'Virat Kohli has to do some thinking': Ashish Nehra unhappy with Harshal Patel leaking runs at death for RCB</a></strong></p>

<p class="MsoNormal">“Being away from the game for a year, you know a lot of people doubted that I would come back and do the same thing. And I say you know what, this is the big moment. And good players shine in the big games. Three months before the ban lifted, I went on beast mode, getting stronger, losing weight. I came back in 2018 in a good season for KKR,” Russell recalled.<o:p></o:p></p>

<p class="MsoNormal">Russell lifted the IPL trophy with KKR in 2014 – which is also the franchise’s last title in the T20 tournament. The Caribbean brute said that he wants to experience the feeling of standing on a podium.</p>

<p class="MsoNormal"><strong>ALSO READ:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/meet-the-venkaboys-after-dravids-anger-cricketing-legends-in-a-boy-band-wins-over-internet-381961" hreflang="en">'Meet the Venkaboys': After Dravid's anger, Cricketing legends in a boy-band wins over internet</a></strong></p>

<p class="MsoNormal">“I have won the IPL in 2014, and the feeling that I got to see the guys with tears in their eyes, that's the type of feeling I want to experience again. I want to be on the podium. It should be pure purple and gold. We have a very strong team on paper. But the gameplay wasn’t,” Russell added.<o:p></o:p></p>


The Indian Premier League (IPL) is, for the second consecutive season, being played behind closed doors owing to the COVID-19 pandemic. While the last edition was played in the UAE, the ongoing edition is being held in India, but with empty stands and stadiums.

The Indian Premier League (IPL) is, for the second consecutive season, being played behind closed doors owing to the COVID-19 pandemic. While the last edition was played in the UAE, the ongoing edition is being held in India, but with empty stands and stadiums. Big-hitting Kolkata Knight Riders all-rounder Andre Russell, said he misses the feeling of playing in front of the crowd as it brings out the fire inside. “I miss playing in front of crowds and especially Eden, where I know thousands of people got your back. That keeps me going. And it brings out the fire inside. The loud cheer, even before I face the first ball when I start running onto the crease, those vibes are unreal,” Russell said in the KKR’s latest release called Russell: The Knight of Eden. The West Indies all-rounder was slapped with a doping ban in 2017 and went on to miss the IPL and all formats of the game for a year. However, the setback didn’t affect Russell’s motivation as he said the ban made him stronger while adding that the KKR management wanted him to relax and focus on cricket. “To be honest, that year was the toughest year. When you're doing well, sometimes people look for any reason to try and get it down. But that actually made me stronger. You know, Venky (Mysore) reached out to me, said they just want me to have a peaceful year to relax my head and to actually focus on cricket. ALSO READ: 'Virat Kohli has to do some thinking': Ashish Nehra unhappy with Harshal Patel leaking runs at death for RCB “Being away from the game for a year, you know a lot of people doubted that I would come back and do the same thing. And I say you know what, this is the big moment. And good players shine in the big games. Three months before the ban lifted, I went on beast mode, getting stronger, losing weight. I came back in 2018 in a good season for KKR,” Russell recalled. Russell lifted the IPL trophy with KKR in 2014 – which is also the franchise’s last title in the T20 tournament. The Caribbean brute said that he wants to experience the feeling of standing on a podium. ALSO READ: 'Meet the Venkaboys': After Dravid's anger, Cricketing legends in a boy-band wins over internet “I have won the IPL in 2014, and the feeling that I got to see the guys with tears in their eyes, that's the type of feeling I want to experience again. I want to be on the podium. It should be pure purple and gold. We have a very strong team on paper. But the gameplay wasn’t,” Russell added.

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