Andre Russell vs Ravindra Jadeja - comparing their stats after 140 IPL matches

Seasoned West Indies and Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) all-rounder Andre Russell has announced his retirement from the Indian Premier League (IPL). He had earlier retired from international cricket in July this year. Speaking of his IPL career for KKR, represented the franchise from 2014 to 2025, but was released by Kolkata ahead of the IPL 2026 season.

On Sunday, November 30, Russell took to his official social media handles to announce his decision to retire from the IPL. In a video message, he stated that he would continue to feature in other leagues across the globe and also for other KKR franchises. The 37-year-old also confirmed that he would stay with Kolkata for the IPL 2026 season as 'power coach'.

Russell ended his IPL career with 140 matches - 133 for KKR and seven for Delhi Daredevils (now Delhi Capitals). Following his retirement announcement, we compare the West Indies superstar's stats with those of another seasoned all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja after the latter had also played 133 IPL games.

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Andre Russell vs Ravindra Jadeja - Who has a better batting strike rate after 140 IPL matches?

In 140 IPL matches, Russell scored 2,651 runs at an average of 28.20 and a strike rate of 174.17, with the aid of 12 half-centuries. His best of 88* came while representing KKR against Chennai Super Kings (CSK) in Chennai in April 2018. The superb knock came off just 36 deliveries and featured 1 four and 11 sixes. He also hit 80* off 40 for KKR against Mumbai Indians (MI) in Kolkata in April 2019.

Player	Runs	Average	SR	HS	50s	100s
Andre Russell	2,651	28.20	174.17	88*	12	0
Ravindra Jadeja	1,755	24.04	122.81	48	0	0

(Russell vs Jadeja - Batting stats comparison after 140 IPL matches)

After 140 IPL matches, Jadeja had 1,755 runs to his name at an average of 24.04 and a strike rate of 122.81. Jadeja's best at that stage was 48, which came off 29 balls for CSK against Deccan Chargers (DC) in Visakhapatnam in April 2012. The southpaw had also struck 47 off 33 deliveries for Kochi Tuskers Kerala (KTK) against Pune Warriors (PW) at the DY Patil Stadium in April 2011.

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Andre Russell vs Ravindra Jadeja - Who has a better batting strike rate in wins after 140 IPL matches?

Russell was part of 69 matches that his team has won in the IPL. In winning causes, he has scored 1,182 runs at an average of 34.76 and a strike rate of 195.04, with seven half-centuries. In losing causes, the right-handed batter totaled 1,398 runs in 67 matches at an average of 24.10 and a strike rate of 159.40, with the aid of four half-centuries.

Player	Matches	Runs	Average	SR	HS	50s	100s
Andre Russell	69	1,182	34.76	195.04	80*	7	0
Ravindra Jadeja	79	754	23.56	131.81	48	0	0

(Russell vs Jadeja - Batting stats comparison in wins after 140 IPL games)

After 133 matches, Jadeja had been part of 79 matches that his team had won. In winning causes, he had 754 runs at an average of 23.56 and a strike rate of 131.81, with a best of 48. In losing causes, the left-handed batter had 951 runs in 58 games at an average of 24.38 and a strike rate of 117.40, with a best of 47.

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Andre Russell vs Ravindra Jadeja - Who has a better bowling average and economy rate after 140 IPL games?

In 140 IPL games, Russell claimed 123 wickets at an average of 23.27 and an economy rate of 9.51, with one five-fer and two four-fers. His best of 5-15 came for KKR against MI in Chennai in April 2021. The right-arm pacer also picked up 4-5 against Gujarat Titans (GT) at the DY Patil Stadium in April 2022 and 4-20 against Punjab Kings (PBKS) at Eden Gardens in May 2016.

Player	Wickets	Average	Economy	BBI	4w	5w
Andre Russell	123	23.27	9.51	5-15	2	1
Ravindra Jadeja	83	30.53	7.82	5-16	3	1

(Russell vs Jadeja - Bowling stats comparison after 140 IPL matches)

After 140 IPL games, Jadeja had picked up 83 wickets at an average of 30.53 and an economy rate of 7.82, with one five-fer and three four-fers. His best of 5-16 came for CSK against Deccan Chargers in Visakhapatnam in April 2012. The left-arm spinner also starred with 4-11 against Rajasthan Royals (RR) in Chennai in May 2015 and 4-12 against KKR in Ranchi in May 2014.

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Andre Russell vs Ravindra Jadeja - Who has a better bowling record in wins after 140 IPL matches?

In 69 matches in winning causes, Russell picked up 73 wickets at an average of 17.58 and an economy rate of 8.56, with one four-fer. In 67 matches in losing causes, he claimed 48 wickets at an average of 31.14 and an economy rate of 10.44, with one five-fer and one four-fer.

Player	Matches	Wickets	Average	Economy	BBI	4w	5w
Andre Russell	69	73	17.58	8.56	4-20	1	0
Ravindra Jadeja	79	58	23.22	7.40	5-16	3	1

(Russell vs Jadeja - Bowling stats comparison in wins after 140 IPL matches)

In 79 matches that his team won, Jadeja had 58 wickets at an average of 23.22 and an economy rate of 7.40, with three four-fers and one five-fer. In losing causes, he claimed 25 wickets in 58 games at an average of 46.76 and an economy rate of 8.35, with a best of 3-29.