Indian Premier League 2022 | Awesome feeling as I knew what I could do in that position: Russell

Russell scored an unbeaten 70 off 31 balls against Punjab Kings

Andre Russell felt "awesome" while hitting those eight monster sixes against Punjab Kings as he always knew what he needed to do when he walked in with KKR's score reading 51 for four.

Russell scored an unbeaten 70 off 31 balls and what looked like a tricky chase at one point ended in an anti-climax as the big Jamaican muscled the maximums into the stands.

"Feeling awesome, this is the reason why we play the game. In that position, I know what I can do," Russell said after the match.

Russell had indicated to his partner Sam Billings that once he was nicely warmed up, he will go for the shots.

"It was good to have someone at the crease like Sam who can rotate and help us stick through the tough time. Once I started sweating, I just said that I am gonna go. I backed my ability and that's what I did tonight. I am happy to bring the team over the line."

The strategy was to see off Rahul Chahar's spell as left-arm spinner Harpreet Brar didn't seem threatening.