Twitter reacts as Andre Russell set Eden Gardens on fire

BySoumil Khare,SportsCafe Editor

04/28/2019

With 232 on board, KKR posted the highest score of the season against Mumbai Indians. Shubman Gill played a wonderful knock of 76 but Andre Russell grabbed all attention with his 40-ball 80. Twitter heaped praise on the Caribbean and KKR as they managed to fetch 55 in the last three overs.

High praises from the God of cricket!

Massive total put up thanks to some fantastic batting by @RealShubmanGill, @lynny50 and @Russell12A. However, with a beautiful surface to bat on and a lightning quick outfield, this could turn out to be a very close game. What do you think guys? 😊 #KKRvMI
— Sachin Tendulkar (@sachin_rt) April 28, 2019

No ground is too big for Russell!!

Andre Russell is toying with cricketing logic with every passing knock. Law of averages, Consistency with that strike rate.. Unbelievable ! Will remain one of the biggest stories of this #IPL2019 #KKRvMI
— Jatin Sapru (@jatinsapru) April 28, 2019

This is unbelievable!

5️⃣0️⃣ sixes for Andre Russell in #IPL2019

First player to achieve this feat in IPL cricket.#KKRvMI
— CricketFTS (@CricketFTS) April 28, 2019

Russell is in some phenomenal form!

232 against Malinga, Bumrah, and Pandya

This was long time due. Thank you @KKRiders #KKRvMI
— Yours Nothing.. (@iamshorgo) April 28, 2019

Gill played a brilliant knock today!

Shubman Gill has played some finest innings this season and today's was one of them.👏👏

A guy definitely to look out for in the future.#KKRvMI
— Vaishali (@ishusaini_24) April 28, 2019

The thing to marvel about Russell’s batting this season, more than the power, is the consistency. Breathtaking stuff! 👏👏👏🙏🙏🙏🙏#KKRvMI
— Sanjay Manjrekar (@sanjaymanjrekar) April 28, 2019

LoL!

The only thing that goes faster than Andre Russell's sixer is RCB going out of the tournament. #KKRvMI
— Sagar (@sagarcasm) April 28, 2019

Can he surpass Gayle?

Most sixes in a season in IPL:

59 Chris Gayle (2012)

51 Chris Gayle (2013)

50 Andre Russell (2019) *

44 Chris Gayle (2011)#KKRvMI #KKR
— Deepu Narayanan (@deeputalks) April 28, 2019

He is not a human!!

Found legit today !#russel #KKRvMI pic.twitter.com/fiiG4sl8X9
— Noah S Raj (@NoahShanthiRaj) April 28, 2019

It was Russell vs Bumrah!

That 19th over by Bumrah to Russell was a treat to watch & what made it more interesting was your commentary @bhogleharsha !!! Just amazing stuff, loved your energy and innovativeness- "Every ball is a free hit when Russel bats"- #KKRvMI
— atul mishra (@atulmishra013) April 28, 2019

This is hilarious!

Every bowlers in front of Russell 😂😂😜#KKRvMI pic.twitter.com/fOo6bFX5yJ
— Ro¢ky Edwαrd 💙🇮🇳🏏 (@IAmRockyEdward) April 28, 2019

Hahahaha!

When you realize ki abb toh Umpires bhi kuch nhi kar payenge #KKRvMI #KKRHaiTaiyaar pic.twitter.com/rhuGd4Me3U
— चौकीदार चोर है (@tashandstar) April 28, 2019