KKR vs SRH: Muscle Russell carnage wows Eden Gardens

Kolkata Knight Riders crossed the 200-run barrier in their very first match of the IPL 2024

IPL 2024, KKR vs SRH

Despite a poor start against SRH, KKR were able to dominate the scoring charts owing to Andre Russell

Russell scored 64* off just 25 balls to get KKR to a mega score of 208/7

Andre Russell hit 7 sixes in his innings and reached his fifty in just 20 balls

The West Indies all-rounder also completed 200 sixes for KKR, the first batter to reach the feat for the franchise

Russell’s innings will be a big boost for KKR, who have a strong squad this season

Russell’s innings will also boost hopes for West Indies who host the T20 World Cup later in June, 2024