IPL 2022, LSG vs KKR | Twitter reacts as Andre Russell departs after breezy cameo

05/07/2022

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Andre Russell is known for hitting monstrous sixes all over the ground and he was seen doing the same against Lucknow Super Giants on Saturday. However, it was not enough for KKR to take them past the finishing line as he fell after scoring 45 off 16 balls before Avesh Khan got him in the 13th over.

Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) were on the verge of a big-margin defeat against Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) on Saturday in Match 53 of IPL 2022 at Maharashtra Cricket Association Stadium, Pune. After being set 177, they were left reeling at 88/7 at the end of 13 overs. It was largely due to Andre Russell's breezy cameo after they were reduced to 25/4 in 6.5 overs.

Rusell played aggresively, like he often does. He hit five massive sixes and three fours in his 19-ball stay, scoring 45. But it did not last long enought to get a miracle win, as Avesh Khan, after coming into the attack in the 13th over, got the prized wicket. He bowled short of length outside off stump, and Russell tried to sweep, but only got a top edge before it was grabbed Jason Holder at third man. With the dismissal, KKR's hopes for winning the game, as well as perhaps their slim chances of qualifying in the playoffs, shattered.

Six and Russell depart!

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— Eden Watson (@EdenWatson17) May 7, 2022

His tally will increase!

Since 2018

Most 6s in IPL

133 - Andre Russell*

130 - KL Rahul

101 - Jos Buttler

96 - Sanju Samson

96 - Rishabh Pant

96 - AB Devilliers#LSGvsKKR
— CricBeat (@Cric_beat) May 7, 2022

Back to back

#AveshKhan gets back to back 2 wickets including that of Andre Russell! 🤩🥳🏏 Seven wickets down already...come on boys let's get the game over the line! @LucknowIPL

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.#GreenplyPlywood #LucknowSuperGiants #AssociatePartner #LSGvKKR #IPL2022 #jalwadikhega
— Greenply Plywood (@GreenplyPlywood) May 7, 2022

Emotional scenes!

Emotional audience when Andre Russell became victim of Avesh Khan for 45 runs.. pic.twitter.com/euQJoNryvU
— Vikki (Game Addictor) (@GameAddictor_) May 7, 2022

Chak de Kolkata!

SRK after andre russell's wicket pic.twitter.com/l5YRyIh8ST
— Satyam Singh (@MyFreakyTweets) May 7, 2022

Power hitting!

Andre Russell departs after playing a blinder for 45 in just 19 balls. Avesh has his 2nd wicket. #IPL2022 #KKRvLSG pic.twitter.com/OIzGp8I2yG
— Rahul Choudhary (@Rahulc7official) May 7, 2022

He gave his 100%

Andre Russell 💔💔

This man Always gave his everything to his team both by bat and ball 🥺👏🏻 Well Played Champ#KKRvsLSG #Russell #IPL20222 pic.twitter.com/ZhqVklfpSU
— thenameisvikash__ (@iamvikashss) May 7, 2022

Pathetic!

@KKRiders Your top order is worse than pathetic!! They should all be dropped!

Only Andre Russell can't Win you matches!!! @iamsrk @VenkyMysore #KKRvsLSG
— Nitin Pandey (@Thenitinpandey) May 7, 2022

Brutal!

Brutal innings of Andre Russell comes to an End 🔥.#LSGvKKR #IPL2022 pic.twitter.com/XnvnNdY61V
— Over Thinker Lawyer 🇵🇰 (RCB♥️) (@Muja_kyu_Nikala) May 7, 2022

Standing Ovation!