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  • KKR’s Andre Russell BREAKS Massive Sachin Tendulkar IPL Batting Record | cricket news

    In a spectacular display of power-hitting, Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) all-rounder Andre Russell surpassed the legendary Indian cricketer Sachin Tendulkar in the all-time run-scoring charts of the Indian Premier League (IPL). This milestone was achieved during the IPL match against Delhi Capitals (DC) in Visakhapatnam. Russell, aged 35, showcased his vintage prowess during the game by scoring 41 runs off just 19 balls, including four boundaries and three sixes, at a striking rate exceeding 215. With this innings, he elevated himself in the IPL run-scoring hierarchy.

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    Having played 115 matches in his IPL career, Russell has accumulated 2,367 runs at an average of 29.96, with 11 half-centuries and a remarkable strike rate of 176.11. His highest stand scores at 88*. He currently holds the 44th position in the all-time run-getters list of the IPL.

    In the ongoing season, Russell has exhibited his batting prowess, amassing 105 runs in three matches at an impressive average of 105.00 and a strike rate exceeding 238, with his best score being 64*. Notably, his standout performance came in the 2019 season, where he amassed 510 runs in 14 innings at an average of 56.66 and a strike rate exceeding 204, including four half-centuries.

    Comparatively, Sachin Tendulkar, who played 78 IPL matches for Mumbai Indians from 2008 to 2013, scored 2,334 runs at an average of 34.83, with a strike rate exceeding 119. Tendulkar’s IPL journey included a century and 13 fifties, with his highest score being 100. *. He clinched the Orange Cap in 2010 for scoring the most runs in a season, amassing 618 runs in 15 matches at an average of 47.53 and a strike rate of over 132, with five fifties.

    In the match against DC, KKR won the toss and elected to bat first. Openers Phil Salt and Sunil Narine provided a strong start with a rapid 60-run partnership. Subsequently, Narine, along with 18-year-old Angkrish Raghuvanshi, forged a formidable 104-run partnership, propelling KKR to 164 runs in just 12.3 overs. Contributions from Russell and Rinku Singh propelled KKR to a commanding total of 272/7 in their allotted 20 overs.

    Despite a spirited effort from DC’s skipper Rishabh and Tristan Stubbs, who formed a 93-run partnership, DC succumbed to 166 all out in 17.2 overs. KKR’s bowlers, led by Vaibhav Arora and Varun Chakravarthy, showcased their prowess, with Mitchell Starc also making notable contributions.

  • WATCH: Rinku Singh vs Andre Russell vs Sunil Narine; Trio Battle It Out In Six-Hitting Contest Ahead Of KKR vs DC Clash | cricket news

    Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) legends Andre Russell and Sunil Narine and the franchise’s up-and-coming ‘finisher’ Rinku Singh had a fun six-hitting contest ahead of their side’s Indian Premier League (IPL) match against Delhi Capitals (DC) at Visakhapatnam.

    DC and two-time champions KKR will lock horns in their IPL match at Visakhapatnam. Both teams are coming into the match after big wins. While DC defeated Chennai Super Kings (RCB) in its previous match by 20 runs, KKR handed Royal Challengers Bengaluru a loss by 21 runs.

    In a video posted by IPL’s official (‘Helmet Pe Marne Vala Bowler:’ How Mayank Yadav Was Described In Delhi Circuit)

    #TATAIPL #DCvKKR @KKRiders @rinkusingh235 @Russell12A pic.twitter.com/9q4H2PEPAp IndianPremierLeague (@IPL) April 3, 2024

    Rinku believes that Andre ‘The Muscle’ takes the title of hitting the longest six. “They both (Russell and Narine) have a lot of power. Russell, the Muscle, hits such big sixes. Even Sunny (Sunil Narine) hits big sixes. You look at their arms and mine. I do not have that much power, I just time the ball.”

    Russell and Narine are IPL legends, having won the IPL with KKR. In 114 matches, Russell has made 2,326 runs at an average of 29.82 and a strike rate of over 175. He has 11 fifties in his IPL career, with the best score of 88*. He has also taken 100 wickets.

    Narine is primarily a bowler, having taken 165 wickets in 164 matches. However, he often opens the batting as a hitter, scoring 1,095 runs at an average of 14.04, with a strike rate of over 160. He has four half-centuries and a best score of 75. (“Must Be A RCB Fan”, Girl Spotted Watching ‘Friends’ On Phone During RCB vs LSG Clash In IPL 2024, Internet Reacts)

    Rinku, on the other hand, is a domestic cricket star from Uttar Pradesh, who shot to fame last year by smashing Gujarat Titans’ Yash Dayal for five successive sixes in the final over to complete a tense 200-plus run chase.

    The 2023 IPL season was a breakthrough one for him, scoring 474 runs in 14 matches at an average of 59.25 and a strike rate of almost 150. He scored four half-centuries. In this season, he has played two matches and managed scores of 23 and 5* so far.

    His IPL stats are: 753 runs in 33 matches at an average of 35.86 and a strike rate of 142.08, with four fifties. His best score is 67*. He signed with KKR in 2018 after spending time on the sidelines with the Punjab Kings (PBKS) back in 2017.

    Rinku has converted his brilliant IPL form into good outings for India, scoring 356 runs in 15 matches and 11 innings at an average of 89.00 and a strike rate of over 176, with two fifties. His best score is 69*. He has also scored 55 runs in two ODIs for India. With strong first-class numbers for UP, 3,173 runs in 47 matches at an average of 54.70, with seven tons and 20 fifties, Rinku could be India’s next big all-format star after Virat and Rohit Sharma, alongside the likes of Yashasvi Jaiswal and Shubman Gill.

    Kolkata Knight Riders Squad: Philip Salt(w), Sunil Narine, Venkatesh Iyer, Shreyas Iyer(c), Rinku Singh, Ramandeep Singh, Andre Russell, Mitchell Starc, Anukul Roy, Harshit Rana, Varun Chakaravarthy, Angkrish Raghuvanshi, Suyash Sharma, Vaibhav Arora, Manish Pandey, Rahmanullah Gurbaz, Chetan Sakariya, Sherfane Rutherford, Sakib Hussain, Srikar Bharat, Dushmantha Chameera, Allah Ghazanfar, Nitish Rana.

    Delhi Capitals Squad: Prithvi Shaw, David Warner, Rishabh Pant(w/c), Mitchell Marsh, Tristan Stubbs, Axar Patel, Abishek Porel, Anrich Nortje, Mukesh Kumar, Ishant Sharma, Khaleel Ahmed, Rasikh Dar Salam, Sumit Kumar, Kumar Kushagra, Praveen Dubey, Jake Fraser-McGurk, Ricky Bhui, Kuldeep Yadav, Jhye Richardson, Shai Hope, Lalit Yadav, Yash Dhull, Vicky Ostwal, Swastik Chikara.