KKR vs SRH: Rampaging Russell overshadows Warner whirlwind

Andre Russell smashed four sixes and four boundaries in a 19-ball 49 as Kolkata Knight Riders chased down 182 against Sunrisers Hyderabad after David Warner blitzed his way to 85 off 53 balls on return.

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Andre Russell bludgeoned four boundaries and four massive sixes as Kolkata Knight Riders chased down a target of 182 with two balls to spare against Sunrisers Hyderabad at the Eden Gardens, Kolkata.

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David Warner announced his return to the spotlight in emphatic fashion, as the Aussie opener took Kolkata's bowlers to the cleaners scoring 85 off 53 balls (9x4, 3x6).

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Indian all-rounder Vijay Shankar played the supporting role with a 40 off 24 balls to help SRH to a fighting total.

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Nitish Rana's 68 off 47 balls at the top of the order gave Kolkata a blazing start.

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Play was halted for a while during Kolkata's chase due to floodlight failure.

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KKR's co-owner Shah Rukh Khan was present at the venue for the season opener to cheer his team and will be satisfied to see his team pull off a tough chase.

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