Stats: Andre Russell becomes first overseas IPL player to hit 1000 runs in Eden Gardens in Kolkata

Andre Russell’s performance in the match between the Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) and Rajasthan Royals (RR) was exceptional. The top pace bowling all-rounder smashed 57* off just 25 deliveries, demonstrating his big hitting ability in a tournament where he hasn’t been playing at his best.

Russell’s innings featured six maximums and four boundaries, which ultimately helped the Knight Riders reach 206. Andre Russell became the first foreign player to reach 1000 runs at Eden Gardens with this knock. With these innings and his record, Andre Russell has demonstrated why he is so highly regarded and why he has been an 11-year franchise legend.

Prior to Russell, only two players had accomplished the feat. Russell is surpassed by Robin Uthappa, who has amassed 1159 runs in 40 innings played at this stadium, and Gautam Gambhir, the renowned captain of KKR and two-time IPL champion, who has the highest runs at this venue with 1407 runs in 47 innings. With 1046 runs in 41 innings, the West Indian is presently ranked third on the list.

Andre Russell entire career in the IPL

Regarding Russell’s overall tournament record, he has participated in 138 games, scoring 2613 runs at an average of 28.40 and boasting an incredible strike rate of 174.20. Additionally, he has helped by taking 123 wickets at an average of 22.82.

Russell and KKR won the championship twice, in 2014 and 2024. He made significant contributions in 2024 with both bat and ball, taking 19 wickets and scoring 222 runs with a strike rate of 185. In addition to being the franchise’s second-highest wicket-taker, he ranks third in terms of runs scored.