KKR vs SRH: Watch - Andre Russell's 'baby calm down' dance as Rahmanullah Gurbaz takes stunner to send Abdul Samad packing
Published - 26 May 2024, 09:24 PM | Updated - 23 Aug 2024, 10:52 PM
![Andre Russell, Rahmanullah Gurbaz, Abdul Samad](https://static.cricketaddictor.com/images/2024/AndreRusselldanceafterRahmanullahGurbazcatch.webp?q=80)
Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) all-rounder Andre Russell has stepped up big time for his team in the ongoing final of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024 against Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH). The match between the teams is taking place at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai.
Kolkata Knight Riders have been all over the Sunrisers Hyderabad with the ball in the ongoing final of the IPL 2024. Almost every ball has chipped in with the wicket and has put his team at the top in the big game, making sure the team inches one step closer to the trophy.
Andre Russell has also made sure that he contributes to his team and plays a crucial role for his team in the big final. The all-rounder has chipped in with wickets at crucial junctures and this not only helped the team but has made him happy and elated at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai.
This was evident when Andre Russell removed Abdul Samad, who came as an impact player for the Sunrisers Hyderabad. The fast bowler removed the batter in the 13th over and put his team in a dominating position at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai.
Andre Russell bowled a fullish delivery outside off. The ball didn’t live much but Abdul Samad played it well away from the body. He reached for it and had a push as the ball flew off the outside edge and Rahmanaullah Gurbaz took a brilliant diving catch to his right to take the catch.
After that Andre Russell caught the attention of many with his celebration. He performed the famous “Baby Calm Down” dance step as Kolkata Knight Riders removed the 7th wicket of the opposition for just 77 runs at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai.
Here’s the video:
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Abdul Samad couldn’t make an impact with the bat as he scored just 4 runs off 4 balls with the bat. After he got out, Heinrich Klassen was the only batter left for Sunrisers Hyderabad but he too couldn’t make an impact as he perished for 16 runs off 17 balls.
We have to go about it as smartly - Andre Russell
Kolkata Knight Riders all-rounder Andre Russell ahead of the final talked about the challenge of playing big final at Chennai. He stated that they need to be smart in the game. He had said:
"I think Chennai is a big ground, kind of a weird condition, you don't know what to expect. The last time we played there against Chennai, the wicket looked good. I didn't expect the wicket to play the way it did,"
"We have to go about it as smartly as possible, taking it one game at a time. I think when the time comes, we've been adjusting well as a bowling unit. If the wicket is a bit slow, we can use power cutters but not be too predictable,” he concluded.