Andre Russell knock vs Rajasthan at Eden Gardens Today

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Match 53 of the TATA IPL 2025 delivered fireworks at Eden Gardens as Kolkata Knight Riders put up an imposing total of 206/4 in 20 overs against Rajasthan Royals. With crucial playoff implications on the line, the Knight Riders came out with intent, showcasing explosive batting, a solid top order, and a destructive Andre Russell flourish at the death. Let’s look at Andre Russell knock vs Rajasthan at Eden today.

Opting to bat first on a dry Kolkata surface, KKR shuffled their batting lineup with Rahmanullah Gurbaz and Sunil Narine opening the innings.

The pair gave a brisk start, racing to 13 in the second over before Narine (11 off 9) fell to Yudhvir Singh. Gurbaz (35 off 25) continued with his characteristic aggression, smashing 5 fours and a six before holing out to Hetmyer off Theekshana.

Captain Ajinkya Rahane steadied the middle overs with a responsible 30 off 24 balls, building a 42-run stand with young Angkrish Raghuvanshi. The teenager played a mature and aggressive hand, top-scoring with 44 from just 31 balls, including 5 fours and 2 sixes, before being dismissed by Jofra Archer in the 19th over.

Then came the Russell storm. Andre Russell unleashed a powerful cameo, hammering an unbeaten 57 off just 25 deliveries, featuring 4 fours and 6 towering sixes, taking KKR well past the 200-mark. Rinku Singh played a supporting role, remaining not out on 19. He hit two maximums during his quick-fire cameo.

For Rajasthan Royals, the bowling lacked penetration and discipline. Maheesh Theekshana was the pick with 1/41, while Jofra Archer one for 30 and Riyan Parag one for 21 chipped in. However, loose deliveries and 7 wides among the extras (10 total) proved costly as KKR capitalized on every scoring opportunity.

With a target of 207, the Royals face a steep chase. Eden Gardens has witnessed some historic run chases, but this one will demand a special effort, especially when the batsman who walk in as opener for RR is only 14-year-old and already grabbed a lot attention with his 35-ball 100 few days ago. International icon Yashasvi Jaiswal and RR’s top run-scorer will come alongside Suryavanshi.

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