Updated On: 15 May, 2022 07:35 AM IST | Pune | IANS
After winning the toss and opting to bat first, KKR were struggling for 94/5 after 11.3 overs but Russell and Billings stitched a partnership of 63 runs for the sixth wicket and ensured their team had a solid total on the board

Andre Russell of Kolkata Knight Riders celebrates with teammates after the wicket of Kane Williamson, captain of Sunrisers Hyderabad, during the Indian Premier League 2022 cricket match between Kolkata Knight Riders and Sunrisers Hyderabad, at the MCA International Stadium, in Pune. Pic/PTI
Andre Russell`s clinical all-round performance helped Kolkata Knight Riders thrash Sunrisers Hyderabad by 54 runs in the 61st match of the IPL 2022 at the Maharashtra Cricket Association Stadium, here on Saturday.
Fighting knocks by Andre Russell (49 not out off 28) and Sam Billings (34 off 29) guided Kolkata Knight Riders to 177/6 in 20 overs. After winning the toss and opting to bat first, KKR were struggling for 94/5 after 11.3 overs but Russell and Billings stitched a partnership of 63 runs for the sixth wicket and ensured their team had a solid total on the board.