ILT20 | Twitter reacts to downcast Dre-Russ offering catch practice after a false-stroke
In sport there is a fine line between winning and losing and it is usually the superstars that play a part in deciding the result. In the game between Abu Dhabi Knight Riders and Dubai Capitals, Andre Russell fell to his knees after throwing away his wicket amidst a spectacular Russell-Muscle show.
After losing half a dozen wickets inside 13 overs, the Knight Riders required some counter-attack from their lower order and in-form Andre Russell stepped to the plate. The KKR star smashed the DC bowlers to all parts of the ground accumulating 41 runs at a strikerate of over 250. However, his brisk, yet effective, assault was shortlived when Dushmantha Chameera forced the batter to play a false stroke, leaving the Caribbean star disappointed.
On the second ball of the 18th over, Chameera dished a back of a length delivery wide outside the off-stump. Realising that the all-rounder was clearing the front foot for big hits quite often, the plan worked for the Lankan speedster. Russell stretched out in an attempt to reach the delivery but inccured a top-edge because ofthe the intended slash. The Kookaburra ballooned off the thickish edge of the bat for Scott Kuggeleijn to complete a dolly at backward point, leaving the batter disheartened.
Seeing his fireworks of three fours and as many sixes end in such a tame fashion, Russell fell to ground along the crease and bowed down in despondency. It was quite evident that the 35-year-old realized that he had missed an opportunity to guide his side over 200 runs as the Knight Riders could only manage 20 runs in the next 16 deliveries. The Twitterverse empathize with the Windies star and poured out some support for him.
A big mistake from Russell
— Glennmax (@maxglenn425) February 3, 2024
Russell today
Andre Russell today against DC pic.twitter.com/czOLnBlKpL
— 𝐏𝐂 𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐧 (@savagestranger3) February 3, 2024
Making a comeback
Andre Russell after making a comeback in International Cricket🏏
— KKR Bhakt 🇮🇳 ™ (@KKRSince2011) February 3, 2024
Matches- 12
Runs- 297
Average- 59.4
Strike Rate- 203.42
THIS IS PEAK ANDRE RUSSELL 🦁💪 pic.twitter.com/FHiLnT2yLg
On a mission
•Average 96(Highest)
— KKR Bhakt 🇮🇳 ™ (@KKRSince2011) February 3, 2024
•Strike Rate 228.57(Highest)
•Sixes 19(Highest)
Andre Russell on a Mission in ILT20 for Knight Riders🦁🔥 pic.twitter.com/fXGkDlfX2h
No one is better
There is No Better Powerhitter than Andre Russell in the World.💪
— KKR Bhakt 🇮🇳 ™ (@KKRSince2011) February 3, 2024
Period!! pic.twitter.com/Nv8I3YpZsw
Brutal best
41 off 16 with Strike Rate 256.25💣💥
— KKR Bhakt 🇮🇳 ™ (@KKRSince2011) February 3, 2024
Andre Russell at its Brutal Best🦁 pic.twitter.com/3YObskEs2v
Well played
Andre Russell vs DC :
— Cricket Z 💥 (@KnightRidersfam) February 3, 2024
41(16)
3 Sixes | 3 Fours
256.25 Strike Rate#WeAreADKR pic.twitter.com/IKl9O93fjw
The best of him
This is the best I've ever seen Andre Russell.
— Himanshu | हिमांशु (@iamheemaanshoo) February 3, 2024
Most of his 6s are over 100m and never seen before consistency.
West Indies will be fiery this WT20. #ILT20
He is back
Andre Russell is back guys 🔥
— Pawan Kumar 🇮🇳 (@Prince11R) February 3, 2024
41(16)
Super smashing in #ILT20 #Cricket 😍
Unleashed
6️⃣,2️⃣,4️⃣,6️⃣,2️⃣,6️⃣,4️⃣
— KKR Bhakt 🇮🇳 ™ (@KKRSince2011) February 3, 2024
31 off the Over 💉
ANDRE RUSSELL Unleashed🔥 pic.twitter.com/tRiHCZnrBB