Feeling like 27: Andre Russell proves age just a number with 25-ball 57 for KKR vs RR
When Archer was finally introduced in the 17th over, Russell was in the mood to go big, dispatching the England fast bowler for a six and a boundary. He then climbed into Maheesh Theekshana, smashing the Sri Lankan spinner for three consecutive sixes in the 18th over.Russell did not get much of the strike in the final over but was happy to see Rinku Singh dealing in boundaries and pushing the total beyond 200.advertisement"I think age is just a number - still feeling like 27, happy with the performance tonight," Russell said.Watch out for your heads, it's raining sixes! #AndreRussell steps up when it matters as he brings up a crucial fifty right on cue for #KKR in this crunch #Race2Playoffs clash!Watch the LIVE action https://t.co/jVhilCLfc6#IPLonJioStar #KKRvRR | LIVE NOW on pic.twitter.com/UQLXfiQzEm— Star Sports (@StarSportsIndia) May 4, 2025"I was worried when I looked at the scoreboard - I was 2 off 8 deliveries. I never worry about dot balls, but I realised the wicket was gripping. I didn't want to take risks against Theekshana at the start, so when he came back to bowl, I took him on," he added.Russell's experience was on full display as the senior campaigner did not allow the slow start to cause panic. In the end, KKR benefited from the decision to send Russell higher up the order, as he sent some good deliveries into the stands.Russell also made a subtle request to the team management, saying he is more than just a finisher and that spending more time in the middle actually helps him get his eye in and go big."I never worry about dot balls, but I realised the wicket was gripping. I didn't want to take risks against Theekshana at the start, so when he came back to bowl, I took him on. Spinners were on; my strong point is to get after the spinners as much as possible. They were bowling in good areas - Hasaranga was also bowling well - so I didn't want to take them on early. The wicket was a bit slow, it was gripping. I enjoy this role - the more overs I have, the more impact I can make," he added.advertisementKKR lost Sunil Narine early, but they got a solid knock of 35 off 25 from Rahmanullah Gurbaz. Captain Ajinkya Rahane and Angkrish Raghuvanshi then stitched together a 42-run partnership to set up a strong platform for Russell to go big.Stay updated on IPL 2025 with India Today! Get match schedules, team squads, live score, and the latest IPL points table for CSK, MI, RCB, KKR, SRH, LSG, DC, GT, PBKS, and RR. Plus, keep track of the top contenders for the IPL Orange Cap and Purple Cap. Don't miss a moment!Must Watch
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