Andre Russell made his IPL debut in 2012 with the Delhi Daredevils. Despite limited initial appearances due to injuries, his explosive batting caught everyone’s eye. Released in 2014, he found his home with the Kolkata Knight Riders. In 2015, he unleashed his true potential, winning the Most Valuable Player award with a blistering batting performance and impactful bowling. He continued his dominance, even after a ban in 2017, reaching his peak in 2019 with another MVP award and record-breaking batting.
Andre Russell has played many game-changing innings in the IPL, a notable example being his blistering knock in 2019 against Royal Challengers Bangalore. Scoring 48 runs from 31 balls, including seven sixes, he helped chase down a target of 206 with five balls to spare. Over the years, the Kolkata Knight Riders’ management has consistently placed their trust in Russell, and he has consistently repaid that faith.
| Full Name | Andre Dwayne Russel |
| Date of Birth | 29 April, 1988 |
| Nationality, Hometown | West Indian, Jamaica |
| Debut Year in IPL | 2012 |
| Teams Played | Delhi Daredevils, Kolkata Knight Riders |
| Current Team | Kolkata Knight Riders |
| Batting Style | Right-handed |
| Bowling Style | Right arm fast |
Andre Russell IPL Salary
Andre Russell was acquired by the Delhi Daredevils in 2012 for INR 2.6 crore. They retained him for the 2013 season at a slightly lower price of INR 2.3 crore. However, injuries limited his playing time, and he was eventually released. In 2014, the Kolkata Knight Riders saw his potential and secured him for a significantly lower price of INR 60 lakh. They kept his salary consistent at INR 60 lakh for the 2015, 2016, and 2017 seasons.
Recognizing his value, the Kolkata Knight Riders significantly increased Andre Russell IPL salary to INR 8.5 crore in 2018, a decision justified by Russell’s strong performances. He was subsequently retained for the 2019, 2020, and 2021 seasons at the same price. Notably, he was one of the few players retained by the Kolkata Knight Riders ahead of the 2022 Mega Auction, with his price tag further increasing to INR 12.00 crore. They have maintained his salary at this level for the ongoing 2023 and 2024 IPL seasons.
| YEAR | SALARY | TEAM |
|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 2,60,00,000 | Delhi Daredevils |
| 2013 | 2,30,00,000 | Delhi Daredevils |
| 2014 | 60,00,000 | Kolkata Knight Riders |
| 2015 | 60,00,000 | Kolkata Knight Riders |
| 2016 | 60,00,000 | Kolkata Knight Riders |
| 2017 | 60,00,000 | Kolkata Knight Riders |
| 2018 | 8,50,00,000 | Kolkata Knight Riders |
| 2019 | 8,50,00,000 | Kolkata Knight Riders |
| 2020 | 8,50,00,000 | Kolkata Knight Riders |
| 2021 | 8,50,00,000 | Kolkata Knight Riders |
| 2022 | 12,00,00,000 | Kolkata Knight Riders |
| 2023 | 12,00,00,000 | Kolkata Knight Riders |
| 2024 | 12,00,00,000 | Kolkata Knight Riders |
Andre Russell IPL Stats
Batting
| YEAR | TEAM | MAT | RUNS | HS | AVG | SR | 100 | 50 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | KKR | 14 | 227 | 42 | 20.64 | 145.51 | 0 | 0 |
| 2022 | KKR | 14 | 335 | 70* | 37.22 | 174.48 | 0 | 1 |
| 2021 | KKR | 10 | 183 | 54 | 26.14 | 152.50 | 0 | 1 |
| 2020 | KKR | 10 | 117 | 25 | 13.00 | 144.44 | 0 | 0 |
| 2019 | KKR | 14 | 510 | 80* | 56.66 | 204.81 | 0 | 4 |
| 2018 | KKR | 16 | 316 | 88* | 28.72 | 184.79 | 0 | 1 |
| 2016 | KKR | 12 | 188 | 39* | 26.85 | 164.91 | 0 | 0 |
| 2015 | KKR | 13 | 326 | 66 | 36.22 | 192.89 | 0 | 3 |
| 2014 | KKR | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1.00 | 25.00 | 0 | 0 |
| 2013 | DC | 3 | 11 | 7 | 5.50 | 78.57 | 0 | 0 |
| 2012 | DC | 4 | 47 | 31 | 23.50 | 180.76 | 0 | 0 |
Bowling
| YEAR | TEAN | MAT | WKTS | BBM | AVE | ECON | SR | 4W | 5W |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | KKR | 14 | 7 | 3/22 | 24.57 | 11.34 | 13.00 | 0 | 0 |
| 2022 | KKR | 14 | 17 | 4/5 | 16.35 | 9.87 | 9.94 | 1 | 0 |
| 2021 | KKR | 10 | 11 | 5/15 | 17.09 | 9.89 | 10.36 | 0 | 1 |
| 2020 | KKR | 10 | 6 | 2/29 | 29.16 | 9.72 | 18.00 | 0 | 0 |
| 2019 | KKR | 14 | 11 | 2/21 | 26.09 | 9.51 | 16.45 | 0 | 0 |
| 2018 | KKR | 16 | 13 | 3/31 | 27.30 | 9.38 | 17.46 | 0 | 0 |
| 2016 | KKR | 12 | 15 | 4/20 | 19.40 | 7.97 | 14.60 | 1 | 0 |
| 2015 | KKR | 13 | 14 | 3/32 | 23.14 | 7.96 | 17.42 | 0 | 0 |
| 2014 | KKR | 2 | 1 | 1/25 | 52.00 | 10.40 | 30.00 | 0 | 0 |
| 2013 | DC | 3 | 0 | 0/13 | – | 9.71 | – | 0 | 0 |
| 2012 | DC | 4 | 1 | 1/51 | 161.00 | 10.06 | 96.00 | 0 | 0 |
