DC vs KKR |Twitter loses it as birthday boy Russell turns Kotla into a launchpad with a 106-meter six off Starc

ByDebayan Sinha,SportsCafe Editor

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The rise of T20 cricket has brought fans countless spectacular sixes, and Andre Russell of Kolkata Knight Riders is among the best at it. One of his most memorable birthday moments came when he launched a massive 106-meter six off Mitchell Starc, sending it to the stadium's second tier.

‌Opting to bowl first, Delhi captain Axar Patel's strategy faltered as KKR's openers, Sunil Narine and Rahmanullah Gurbaz, set off to a blazing start, racing to 48/0 in just 2.5 overs. Though KKR lost wickets in the middle overs to spin, with Narine, Rahane, and Venkatesh Iyer falling, they kept the pressure on thanks to Rinku Singh and Angkrish Raghuvanshi's vital contributions, reaching 142/4 by the 14th over. A breakthrough for Delhi came in the 17th over, when Chameera dismissed Raghuvanshi. Additionally, Andre Russell showcased his power at the death by smoking a humongous six off Mitchell Starc.

On the first ball of the 20th over, Mitchell Starc delivered a low full toss at 142.2 km/h, aiming for the off stump. Getting deep into his crease, Andre Russell got under the ball and swung powerfully. The result was a monstrous six, with the ball traveling 106 meters over the sightscreen. It sailed so high and far that it landed in the second tier of the stands. Fans and commentators flooded social media, amazed by Russell’s strength and celebrating his birthday special shot.

That's hugeeeee!

— ricky (@ricky5959046277)

Big man!

ANDRE RUSSELL HAPPY BIRTHDAY 6
— 𝕡𝕦𝕣𝕧𝕒 𝕒𝕤𝕙𝕒𝕕𝕙𝕒 𝕕𝕚𝕧𝕒 ˚୨୧ ⋆ ｡˚ ⋆ (@yung_gundruki)

Looks like that!

Andre Russell ke batting me ab wo dhar nhi bachi hai.
— Sarcastic Sage (@sarcastic_sage7)

That's massive one!

Andre Russell launched a 106-metre monster six off Mitchell Starc ✊🔥
— KKR Karavan (@KkrKaravan)

Hahahaha!

Andre Russell and Rovman Powell at both ends
— Raagi Sangati (@RaagiSangati)

That six from him! BOOM!✊🔥

Andre Russell you freaking shit
— Baz_McCullum_42 (@Baz_158_)

Sad!

Andre Russell played just 2 ball in last over.
— कट्टर KKR समर्थक 🦁🇮🇳 ™ (@KKRWeRule)

True that!

Bruh, this last over has craaaaazzzyyy twists. Started off with a 6, 4 reviews, 3 wickets, and Starc almost got a hattrick. What seemed like it was gonna be a huge over after that six. Has become an excellent over from Starc.
— MiddleStump! (@CarrsAcc)

He can do that!