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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: I know what I can do, says Andre Russell

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 Kolkata Knight Riders' 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 sixes 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, 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.

Kolkata Knight Riders vs Punjab Kings, IPL 2022: When And Where To Watch Live Telecast, Live Streaming

After facing a defeat against the Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) in their previous match, Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) will look to bounce back with a win against the Punjab Kings (PBKS) in match 8 of the Indian Premier League (IPL). PBKS, on the other hand, had stunned RCB in their first game after chasing down a daunting total of 206. The Mayank Agarwal-led side will aim to continue their strong start with a win over KKR, who have won and lost a game each so far. KKR will once again rely on their veteran pacer Umesh Yadav, who has already hit the ground running with four wickets in the first two matches.

IPL 2022 Updated Points Table Update, Latest Orange Cap And Purple Cap Lists After RCB vs KKR Match 6

Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) edged past Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) in Match 6 of the ongoing IPL 2022 season, winning by three wickets at the Dr DY Patil Sports Academy in Navi Mumbai on Thursday. Chasing a target of 129 runs, RCB managed to reach 132 for seven in 19.2 overs. Sherfane Rutherford top-scored for the side with a knock of 28 runs off 40 balls. Tim Southee was in good bowling form and took three wickets for KKR. Initially, KKR were bowled out for 128 in 18.5 overs, with Wanindu Hasaranga taking four wickets for RCB in four overs and conceding 20 runs.

IPL 2022 Points Table Update: Orange Cap, Purple Cap List After PBKS vs RCB Match 3

On Sunday, Delhi Capitals came back after a top-order collapse to beat Mumbai Indians by four wickets, while Punjab Kings chased down 206 against Royal Challengers Bangalore. The results, adding to Kolkata Knight Riders' win against Chennai Super Kings in the opening match, means DC are currently on top of the IPL 2022 points table with the highest Net Run Rate of 0.914. PBKS are close behind in second place, with NRR of 0.697 and KKR have their NRR at 0.639.

IPL 2022, CSK vs KKR: Umesh Yadav Sends Back Ruturaj Gaikwad In Very First Over. Watch

IPL 2022 began in a disastrous fashion for defending champions Chennai Super Kings (CSK) as they lost the wicket of opening batter Ruturaj Gaikwad in the first over of the campaign opener against Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR). Gaikwad, the Orange Cap winner from last season, chased a widish delivery outside the off stump and ended up edging it to Nitish Rana in the slips.

India vs Sri Lanka: Full Schedule, Squads For T20Is And Tests

After clean sweeping the West Indies in the three ODIs as well as the three-match T20I series, Team India's focus now shifts towards a three-match T20I series against Sri Lanka. Rohit Sharma's reign as India's full-time white-ball captain has started on a high note as the T20I series win over the Windies has seen them move to the top of the pile in the ICC Men's T20I Team Rankings. With the T20 World Cup set to be held later this year in Australia, Team India will continue to look for the right composition ahead of the marquee event.

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

IPL 2022: I know what I can do, says Andre Russell

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

Kolkata Knight Riders vs Punjab Kings, IPL 2022: When And Where To Watch Live Telecast, Live Streaming

IPL 2022 Updated Points Table Update, Latest Orange Cap And Purple Cap Lists After RCB vs KKR Match 6

IPL 2022 Points Table Update: Orange Cap, Purple Cap List After PBKS vs RCB Match 3

IPL 2022, CSK vs KKR: Umesh Yadav Sends Back Ruturaj Gaikwad In Very First Over. Watch

India vs Sri Lanka: Full Schedule, Squads For T20Is And Tests