Kolkata Knight Riders’ Andre Russell Suffers Costly Run Out in Loss to Mumbai Indians
Kolkata Knight Riders’ hopes of securing their first win at the Wankhede Stadium since 2012 were dashed on Friday as they were bowled out for a modest 169 by the Mumbai Indians. The match was poised for a thrilling finish when Andre Russell, known for his explosive hitting, entered the crease with the score at 140 for six in the 17th over.
Russell began his innings with a thunderous six off Mumbai Indians captain Hardik Pandya’s first delivery. However, disaster struck three balls later when he was involved in a calamitous run out. Russell’s partner, Venkatesh Iyer, failed to respond to his call for a run on the final ball of the over. Iyer reverse-swept a Pandya delivery to short third man, and Russell immediately set off from the non-striker’s end.
To Russell’s dismay, Iyer remained rooted to his crease. By the time Russell had almost reached his partner, it was too late. Pandya collected a wide throw and swiftly dismantled the stumps at the non-striker’s end, sending Russell back to the pavilion for a mere 2-ball 7.
Commentator Shane Watson later lamented that Russell’s run out cost Kolkata Knight Riders approximately 30 runs towards the end of their innings. The costly dismissal proved to be a turning point in the match, as Mumbai Indians went on to restrict Kolkata Knight Riders to a below-par total.
With six wins in nine matches, Kolkata Knight Riders currently occupy the second spot on the points table. Mumbai Indians, on the other hand, languish at the ninth spot with just three wins in 10 games.
