IPL 2024: Andre Russell Matches Kieron Pollard’s Sixes Record; Chris Gayle and AB De Villiers Top The List
Andre Russell hammered unbeaten 64 runs from 25 balls.
In a thrilling encounter between Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) and Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024, Andre Russell stole the show with a sensational display of power-hitting. With KKR in a precarious position, Russell’s explosive innings turned the tide in his team’s favor.
Facing a challenging situation, Russell walked in at the lower order and immediately took charge of the game. His blistering knock of 64 runs off just 25 balls, studded with seven towering sixes and three fours, left the SRH bowlers gasping for breath. The onslaught propelled KKR to a challenging total of 208/7 in their allotted 20 overs at the iconic Eden Gardens.
Partnering with Rinku Singh, Russell orchestrated an 80-run partnership that proved to be crucial for KKR’s total. Singh’s contribution of 23 runs off 15 balls, complemented Russell’s aggression perfectly, allowing him to unleash his full range of strokes.
Meanwhile, Russell has now smashed five or more sixes in an IPL game a whopping 13 times, matching his former teammate Kieron Pollard. The West Indies veteran, Chris Gayle tops the charts with an incredible 29 instances of such powerful hitting.
Players with Most 5+ Sixes in an Innings
29 – Chris Gayle
19 – AB de Villiers
13 – Keiron Pollard
13 – Andre Russell*
12 – KL Rahul
