KKR vs PBKS: 'He Can Win A Game In 5 Overs,' Sam Billings Praises Andre Russell
Published - 02 Apr 2022, 01:52 PM | Updated - 23 Aug 2024, 10:10 PM
Andre Russell displayed why he has been the best class and performance in the world for so long, says Sam Billings.
With his unbeaten 23-ball 24, Sam Billings provided the perfect foil as the duo stitched a 90-run partnership in 45 balls for the fifth wicket to take KKR out of trouble after they were reduced to 51 for four.
Andre Russell helped KKR win this game against Punjab Kings by scoring 70 runs in just 31 balls. Punjab started their season with a win, but after giving more than 200 runs in their first game, they would be looking for a better bowling performance. KKR is coming off a three-wicket loss to RCB, however, they did manage to keep the game close despite a below-par score.
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Andre Russell and Umesh Yadav being lauded by Iyer for their contributions,
“Russell[Dre?] It was a huge relief to see him hit. Russell’s muscle was simply superb when it came to hitting. [Umesh?] I had just finished a conversation with him. I told him he was getting older, but he was getting fitter and stronger. I see him in the gym every time I go since he’s been putting in the hard yards at practice. He’s hungry for victory and wants the team to succeed. He’s been a fantastic coworker to work with.”
Andre Russell can win you a game in five overs if he plays like this: Billings
” He Showed why he is the world’s best class and performer for a long time. For me, it’s simply a matter of keeping the game alive and supporting him. He’s the star, so I’ll let him do his thing.”
” He can win you a game in five overs if he plays like this.” Backs each individual to do that, and when you’re batting with a world-class player like him, you can see the carnage all over the field. It’s a lot of fun to bat with him, and I had the best seat in the house. What a show by the big man, and I was fortunate enough to be able to stand and play with him.
Andre Russell hit an unbeaten 70 from 31 balls, including eight sixes, to help the two-time champions reach the 138-run goal with more than five overs to spare.
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