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IPL 2022: It was 'Russell muscle' for serious, says KKR captain Shreyas Iyer

Andre Russell's unbeaten knock of 70 from 31 balls helped Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) score 141/4 in 14.3 overs in reply to Punjab Kings 137 to register a six-wicket victory and make a mockery of the chase here at the Wankhede Stadium on Friday. "It was such a relief to see him hit so clearly. Simply outstanding hitting - it was Russell muscle for serious," said Kolkata Knight Riders' captain Shreyas Iyer at the post-match press Conference. KKR were at one stage reeling at 51/4 in their run-chase, but Russell's blistering half-century, which included 8 sixes, turned the game on its head as Kolkata won with more than five overs to spare.

IPL 2022, Kolkata Knight Riders vs Punjab Kings: Umesh Yadav's pace, Andre Russell's power too hot for Punjab Kings

KKR flex muscles, beat Punjab by six wickets with 33 balls leftFormer India national coach Ravi Shastri believes the IPL will provide national selectors a good opportunity to see how some youngsters lead their sides. AS IT HAPPENEDKolkata Knight Riders skipper Shreyas Iyer definitely falls in that watchlist and the Mumbai player displayed his game-reading quality well in his side's six-wicket victory against Punjab Kings at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai on Friday. Shreyas won the important toss and put the rivals in, keeping the dew factor later on in mind. He got good support from KKR's two old warhorses - Umesh Yadav with the ball and Andre Russell (70 off 31; 2x4, 8x6) with the bat, who brought the side back to winning ways with 33 balls to spare.

'Russell muscle' leads Kolkata to six-wicket win over Punjab

Umesh Yadav's 4-23 and Andre Russell's unbeaten 70 off 31 balls steered Kolkata Knight Riders to a six-wicket over Punjab Kings in the Indian Premier League on Friday.

"Once I Started Sweating...": Andre Russell Opens Up On His Match-Winning Knock Against Punjab Kings

Andre Russell felt "awesome" while hitting those eight monster sixes against Punjab Kings as he always knew what he needed to do when he walked in with KKR's score reading 51 for four. Russell scored an unbeaten 70 off 31 balls and what looked like a tricky chase at one point ended in an anti-climax as the big Jamaican muscled the maximums into the stands. "Feeling awesome, this is the reason why we play the game. In that position, I know what I can do," Russell said after the match.

IPL 2022: Umesh Yadav, Andre Russell Star As KKR Thrash PBKS To Go Top Of Table

Umesh Yadav continued his dream run with a four-wicket haul before Andre Russell returned to his brutal best to fire Kolkata Knight Riders to an easy six-wicket win over Punjab Kings here on Friday. Umesh (4/23), coming into the season with just two games over two IPL seasons and going unsold initially at the auction, produced career-best T20 figures to help KKR dismiss Punjab for a below par 137 in 18.2 overs. It was supposed to be a straight forward chase but Rahul Chahar raised Punjab's hopes with a double wicket maiden to reduced KKR to 51 for four.

Kolkata Knight Riders vs Punjab Kings Highlights: Umesh Yadav, Andre Russell fire KKR to big win over PBKS

Umesh Yadav continued his dream run with a four-wicket haul before Andre Russell returned to his brutal best to fire Kolkata Knight Riders to an easy six-wicket win over Punjab Kings here on Friday. Umesh (4/23), coming into the season with just two games over two IPL seasons and going unsold initially at the auction, produced career-best T20 figures to help KKR dismiss Punjab for a below par 137 in 18.2 overs.

Watch: Pravin Tambe Chokes Up After Watching Biopic With KKR Squad

Leg-spinner Pravin Tambe was left emotional and lost for words after he watched the biopic on his life along with the Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) squad. The movie, 'Kaun Pravin Tambe?', was officially released on Friday. KKR shared a video where Tambe was seen watching the movie along with the KKR players and staff. Tambe then got up to speak a few words, but choked up as he started. "I just want to say," he said, before tearing up. The team then broke into applause to encourage the veteran spinner.

IPL 2022: Future Of KKR "Bright Under Shreyas Iyer's Captaincy", Says Irfan Pathan

Former Indian cricketer Irfan Pathan said that Shreyas Iyer's journey as a captain has been remarkable and that Kolkata Knight Riders' future is bright under the leadership of this dynamic Indian cricketer. Iyer was appointed the captain of KKR ahead of IPL 2022 and he has impressed everyone with the way he has led the side so far. After victory in the opening fixture against Chennai Super Kings, Kolkata Knight Riders succumbed to a six-wicket defeat against Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) in their second match of this season, in which their batting failed to click at the Dr DY Patil Sports Academy in Navi Mumbai.

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IPL 2022: It was 'Russell muscle' for serious, says KKR captain Shreyas Iyer

IPL 2022, Kolkata Knight Riders vs Punjab Kings: Umesh Yadav's pace, Andre Russell's power too hot for Punjab Kings

'Russell muscle' leads Kolkata to six-wicket win over Punjab

"Once I Started Sweating...": Andre Russell Opens Up On His Match-Winning Knock Against Punjab Kings

IPL 2022: Umesh Yadav, Andre Russell Star As KKR Thrash PBKS To Go Top Of Table

Kolkata Knight Riders vs Punjab Kings Highlights: Umesh Yadav, Andre Russell fire KKR to big win over PBKS

Watch: Pravin Tambe Chokes Up After Watching Biopic With KKR Squad

IPL 2022: Future Of KKR "Bright Under Shreyas Iyer's Captaincy", Says Irfan Pathan