India, May 4 -- Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) talisman Andre Russell came to the party as he smashed 57 runs off 25 balls with the help of 4 fours and 6 sixes against Rajasthan Royals in an Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 match at the Eden Gardens on Sunday. The right-handed batter was slow off the blocks as he failed to get the spinners away. However, the introduction of Akash Madhwal changed the tempo for Russell and he helped KKR gain the upper hand.

As a result of this blitz, KKR posted 206/4 in the allotted twenty overs after opting to bat first. Speaking with the host broadcaster at the mid-innings, Russell minced no words as he said that this is what can happen if he comes out to bat early.

Russell has been batting at No.6 or No.7...