Bengaluru: Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) all-rounder Andre Russell completed 100 wickets in the Indian Premier League (IPL) on Friday, becoming only the second player to do so.
Russell achieved this milestone against Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) in their IPL clash at Chinnnaswamy Stadium.
In the match, Russell choked RCB’s run flow with his slower balls. On a dry surface that seemed to offer him help, RCB batters did not have any answers whenever Russell took the pace off from his deliveries. He ended the match with figures of 2/29 in four overs, getting the wickets of Cameron Green and Rajat Patidar.
In 114 matches, Russell has taken 100 wickets at an average of 24.05 and a strike rate of 15.57. His best bowling figures are 5/15.
The attacking all-rounder is the second-highest wicket-taker for KKR after legendary spinner Sunil Narine, who has taken 165 wickets in 164 matches at an average of 25.83, with the best figures of 5/19.
The highest-wicket taker in IPL history is spinner Yuzvendra Chahal, who has taken 190 wickets in 147 matches at an average of 21.57. His best bowling figures are 5/40. He is currently playing for Rajasthan Royals.
Andre Russell becomes second bowler to complete 100 IPL wickets for KKR
