In the IPL 2021 season, Andre Russell showcased his exceptional all-round abilities, making significant contributions both with the bat and the ball. Here are his top three standout statistics from that season:
Best Batting Performance: Russell's best innings came against Chennai Super Kings on April 21, 2021, where he scored a blistering 54 runs off just 22 balls. His knock included 3 fours and 6 sixes, demonstrating his explosive batting power and an impressive strike rate of 245.45.
Bowling Performance: Russell achieved a notable bowling milestone by grabbing a four-wicket haul in a match, which positions him prominently among bowlers in the tournament. Throughout the season, he recorded a total of 11 wickets, ranking him at position 10 among all bowlers, showcasing his effectiveness as a key bowler for his team.
Total Sixes: Over the course of the season, Andre Russell hit a total of 14 sixes, placing him at a commendable 9th position in terms of sixes hit in the tournament. His ability to clear the boundary with ease made him one of the most dangerous batsmen in the IPL during that season.
These statistics reflect Russell's dual role as a game-changer with both bat and ball, underlining his value to the Kolkata Knight Riders in IPL 2021.
| Opposition | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sunrisers Hyderabad | 5 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 100.00 |
| Mumbai Indians | 9 | 15 | 1 | 0 | 60.00 |
| Royal Challengers Bangalore | 31 | 20 | 3 | 2 | 155.00 |
| Chennai Super Kings | 54 | 22 | 3 | 6 | 245.45 |
| Rajasthan Royals | 9 | 7 | 0 | 1 | 128.57 |
| Punjab Kings | 10 | 9 | 2 | 0 | 111.11 |
| Delhi Capitals | 45* | 27 | 2 | 4 | 166.66 |
| Royal Challengers Bangalore | 0* | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Chennai Super Kings | 20 | 15 | 2 | 1 | 133.33 |
| Opposition | O | M | W | R | 0s | 4s | 6s | WD | NB |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sunrisers Hyderabad | 3 | 0 | 1 | 32 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| Mumbai Indians | 2 | 0 | 5 | 15 | 6 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Royal Challengers Bangalore | 2 | 0 | 0 | 38 | 3 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| Chennai Super Kings | 2 | 0 | 1 | 27 | 4 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| Punjab Kings | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Royal Challengers Bangalore | 3 | 0 | 3 | 9 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mumbai Indians | 3 | 0 | 0 | 37 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| Chennai Super Kings | 3 | 0 | 1 | 28 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
