Andre Russell may have called time on his IPL career to join the Kolkata Knight Riders backroom staff, but he continues to add records to his name as he reached a new milestone during the ILT20 on Friday, December 5. Russell took the 500th T20 wicket of his career during the match between Abu Dhabi Knight Riders and Desert Vipers at Sharjahers Vipers.
The West Indian all-rounder joined the elite list of bowlers along with former KKR teammate Sunil Narine who entered the 600-wicket club a few days ago. Russell now becomes the sixth bowler to reach the milestone after taking the wicket of Shimron Hetmyer during the game.
ADKR presented Russell with a special jersey to celebrate the achievement after the game. The West Indies all-rounder will be the Power Coach of KKR during the upcoming IPL season.
BOWLER WITH 500 T20 WICKETS
- Rashid Khan – 500 matches, 681 wickets
- Dwayne Bravo – 582 games, 631 goals
- Sunil Narine – 569 matches, 602 wickets
- Imran Tahir – 446 matches, 570 wickets
- Shakib Al Hasan – 462 matches, 504 wickets
- Andre Russell – 576 games, 500 goals
VIPERS BEAT ADKR IN THRILLER
Despite Russell’s success, it wasn’t enough to see ADKR secure victory as the Vipers beat them by two wickets in a thriller. Batting first, ADKR scored 171 runs in their 20 overs thanks to 53 off 37 balls from Alex Hales.
The Vipers’ spin attack, led by Noor Ahmad and Qais Ahmad, managed to limit ADKR’s batting during the middle stages as the wickets began to tumble. Russell provided the impetus at the end as he scored 36 off 23 balls with three fours and two sixes.
In response, the Vipers got off to a flyer but lost both their openers during the fourth over. Ajay Kumar, Narine and the spin attack of the Knight Riders had the Vipers on the ropes before the partnership of Dan Lawrence and Shimron Hetmyer took the game away.
Khuzaima Tanveer then sealed victory with an explosive 31 off 12 balls as Vipers made it two from two. ADKR will take on Dubai Capitals on Sunday, December 7.
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Published on:
December 6, 2025
