Andre Russell vs Sunil Narine - comparing their stats after 133 IPL matches for KKR

Veteran West Indies and Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) all-rounder Andre Russell has announced his retirement from the Indian Premier League (IPL). The 37-year-old represented KKR in the IPL for 11 consecutive seasons from 2014 to 2025. However, he was released by the franchise ahead of the IPL 2026 season.

The star cricketer took to his official social media handles on Sunday, November 30 and informed fans of his decision to quit the Indian T20 league. The seasoned all-rounder, however, added that he would continue playing in various leagues all around the world and for all the other KKR franchises. He also revealed that he would remain with KKR as 'power coach' for IPL 2026.

Russell ends his IPL career with 133 matches for the Kolkata franchise. In the wake of his retirement, we compare the West Indies T20 legend's stats with those of another KKR star from West Indies, Sunil Narine, after the latter had also played 133 matches for the franchise.

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Andre Russell vs Sunil Narine - Who has a better batting strike rate after 133 IPL matches for KKR?

In 133 matches for KKR, Russell scored 2,593 runs at an average of 28.81 and a strike rate of 174.96. The hard-hitting right-handed batter struck 12 half-centuries in the IPL for KKR. His best of 88* came off just 36 balls against Chennai Super Kings (CSK) in Chennai in April 2018. Amazingly, Russell clobbered one four and as many as 11 sixes in his sensational knock.

Player	Runs	Average	SR	HS	50s	100s
Andre Russell	2,593	28.81	174.96	88*	12	0
Sunil Narine	952	15.86	161.90	75	4	0

(Russell vs Narine - Batting stats comparison after 133 IPL matches for KKR)

After 133 matches for KKR in the IPL, Narine had scored 952 runs at an average of 15.86 and a strike rate of 161.90. The southpaw batted lower down the order in the initial years before the franchise discovered his batting talent. Narine had four fifties after 133 games. His best at that stage was 75, which came off 36 balls against Punjab Kings (PBKS) in 2018 and featured nine fours and four sixes.

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Andre Russell vs Sunil Narine - Who has a better batting strike rate in wins after 133 IPL matches for KKR?

Russell was part of 66 matches that KKR won in the IPL. In winning causes, he scored 1,182 runs at an average of 34.76 and a strike rate of 195.04, with the aid of seven half-centuries. In 63 matches that KKR lost, he had 1,340 runs at an average of 24.81 and a strike rate of 160, with four half-centuries.

Player	Matches	Runs	Average	SR	HS	50s	100s
Andre Russell	66	1,182	34.76	195.04	80*	7	0
Sunil Narine	77	661	23.60	183.10	75	4	0

(Russell vs Narine - Batting stats comparison in wins after 133 IPL games for KKR)

After 133 matches, Narine had been part of 77 games that KKR won. In winning causes, he had 661 runs at an average of 23.60 and a strike rate of 183.10, with four half-centuries. In 55 matches that KKR lost, Narine had 290 runs at an average of 9.06 and a strike rate of 128.31, with a best of 42.

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Andre Russell vs Sunil Narine - Who has a better bowling average and economy rate after 133 IPL matches for KKR?

In 133 IPL games for KKR, Russell picked up 122 wickets at an average of 21.59 and an economy rate of 9.47, with one five-fer and two four-fers. His best of 5-15 came against Mumbai Indians (MI) in Chennai in April 2021. The West Indies star also picked up 4-5 against Gujarat Titans (GT) at the DY Patil in April 2023 and 4-20 against Punjab at Eden Gardens in May 2016.

Player	Wickets	Average	Economy	BBI	4w	5w
Andre Russell	122	21.59	9.47	5-15	2	1
Sunil Narine	141	24.69	6.74	5-19	7	1

(Russell vs Narine - Bowling stats comparison after 133 IPL matches for KKR)

After 133 matches for KKR in the IPL, Narine had 141 wickets at an average of 24.69 and an economy rate of 6.74, with one five-fer and seven four-fers. His best of 5-19 came against Punjab in Kolkata in April 2012. Of his seven four-wicket hauls, as many as three were registered against Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB), two against Mumbai and one against Delhi.

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Andre Russell vs Sunil Narine - Who has a better bowling record in wins after 133 IPL matches for KKR?

In 66 matches that KKR won, Russell picked up 72 wickets at an average of 16.40 and an economy rate of 8.38, with one four-fer. In 63 matches that KKR lost, he claimed 48 wickets at an average of 28.52 and an economy rate of 10.59, with one five-fer and one four-fer.

Player	Matches	Wickets	Average	Economy	BBI	4w	5w
Andre Russell	66	72	16.40	8.38	4-20	1	0
Sunil Narine	77	88	22.39	6.59	4-13	7	0

(Russell vs Narine - Bowling stats comparison in wins after 133 IPL games for KKR)

In 77 matches that KKR won, Narine had 88 wickets at an average of 22.39 and an economy rate of 6.59, with seven four-fers. In 55 matches that Kolkata lost, he had 53 wickets at an average of 27.98 and an economy rate of 6.95. His 5-19 against Punjab in Kolkata in April 2012 came in a losing cause.