Russell Overjoyed As Kolkata Knight Riders Clinch IPL Title In Dominant Win

Kolkata Knight Riders' Andre Russell expressed his overwhelming joy after winning the Indian Premier League (IPL) title. KKR secured a dominant victory over Sunrisers Hyderabad, winning by eight wickets. The team’s exceptional bowling performance restricted SRH to just 113 runs, with Russell taking three crucial wickets. KKR chased down the target with 57 balls to spare.

Speaking to reporters, Russell said, "No words to explain right now. It means so much with all the fans that have been supporting us throughout the season. We are the players who go game after game and make sure that we get the job done. And it's the first time we're actually celebrating our victory and I think it's the right moment. I'm happy that all of us, we are very disciplined and want the same goal. This franchise has done so much for me, with the fitness and everything. This is a big gift from all of us to them, so I'm happy."

We win. WE WIN! pic.twitter.com/HlV3Vu78pi

— KolkataKnightRiders (@KKRiders) May 26, 2024

In an interview with Star Sports, Russell added, "I'm kind of lost for words, emotions is all over. It's my first final for KKR and to get three wickets as well, it means a lot to me, and all the bowlers did their job. I just mentioned to [Mitchell Starc], I said, 'Hey, big man, you saved the best for last,' and I'm happy with that because he started on the rough side and I kept feeling that he's still a world-class bowler, he doesn't take a few bad games to decide the destiny."

Nitish Rana highlighted Gautam Gambhir's significant role in leading KKR to the title. Rana shared, "When Gautam Gambhir was signed as our mentor, I had congratulated him on WhatsApp. I wrote a long message to him, and he thanked me, but he also said he'll be the happiest when we'll lift the trophy at the podium. Today is that day and I'll remember that message forever."