When Andre Russell arrived at the Kolkata Knight Riders in 2014, he was a raw Jamaican all-rounder with four unremarkable seasons at the Delhi Daredevils behind him. What followed was one of the most entertaining transformations in IPL history. Russell turned into the league’s most feared finisher, a batter who treated the last five overs like a personal highlight reel and a fast bowler who bowled his full quota when it mattered most. His 2019 season — 510 runs at a strike rate of 204.81 — remains the benchmark for six-hitting in a single IPL campaign, and his 2024 double of 222 runs and 19 wickets powered KKR to the title.
After 12 seasons with KKR, the franchise released him ahead of the IPL 2026 mini auction, and Russell announced his retirement from the league rather than play for any other team. KKR retired his number 12 jersey and appointed him their power coach. His IPL playing career closed with 2,651 runs and 123 wickets from 140 matches, every one of them played in purple and gold since 2014. This page covers his full IPL statistics, his season-by-season numbers from 2024 to 2026, his IPL 2027 status, and his auction and retention history.
Andre Russell IPL Stats Overview
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Full Name | Andre Dwayne Russell |
| IPL Debut | 2012 (Delhi Daredevils) |
| Role | All-rounder |
| Batting Style | Right-hand bat |
| Bowling Style | Right-arm fast |
| Nationality | Jamaica (West Indies) |
| IPL Teams | Delhi Daredevils (2012–2013), Kolkata Knight Riders (2014–2025) |
| IPL Matches | 140 |
| IPL Runs | 2,651 |
| Highest Score | 88* |
| IPL Wickets | 123 |
| Best Bowling | 5/15 |
| IPL 2027 Team | Not applicable — retired from the IPL |
| IPL 2027 Price | Not applicable — retired from the IPL |
Who Is Andre Russell?
Andre Dwayne Russell, born 29 April 1988 in Jamaica, is a West Indian all-rounder who built his reputation as one of the most destructive power-hitters in T20 cricket. A right-hand batter and right-arm fast bowler, he made his IPL debut for the Delhi Daredevils in 2012 before moving to the Kolkata Knight Riders in 2014, where he spent the next 12 seasons.
At KKR he won two IPL titles (2014 and 2024) and was named the league’s Most Valuable Player in 2015 and 2019. He is one of the few players in IPL history to pass 2,000 runs and 100 wickets, finishing with 2,651 runs at a strike rate of 174.17 and 123 wickets. After being released by KKR in November 2025, he announced his retirement from the IPL in December 2025 and joined the franchise’s support staff as power coach for the 2026 season.
Andre Russell IPL Teams
| Season | Team | Status |
|---|---|---|
| 2012–2013 | Delhi Daredevils | Played |
| 2014–2016 | Kolkata Knight Riders | Played |
| 2017 | — | Did not play (missed the season) |
| 2018–2025 | Kolkata Knight Riders | Played |
| 2026 | Kolkata Knight Riders | Retired from the IPL; appointed power coach |
| 2027 | — | Not applicable — retired from the IPL |
Russell’s IPL journey has two clear chapters. His 2012 and 2013 seasons with the Delhi Daredevils were modest — seven matches and 58 runs in total. The move to KKR in 2014 changed everything. Across 133 matches for the franchise, he scored 2,593 runs at a strike rate near 175 with 223 sixes, and took 122 wickets, becoming the face of KKR’s lower middle order for a decade. His KKR tenure overlapped with teammates such as Nitish Rana, Venkatesh Iyer, Rinku Singh and Shubman Gill.
Andre Russell IPL 2024 Stats
| Batting | Value |
|---|---|
| Matches | 15 |
| Innings | 14 |
| Runs | 222 |
| Highest Score | 64* |
| Average | 31.71 |
| Strike Rate | 185.00 |
| Fifties | 1 |
| Fours / Sixes | 20 / 16 |
| Bowling | Value |
|---|---|
| Wickets | 19 |
| Best Bowling | 3/19 |
| Average | 15.53 |
| Economy | 10.06 |
The 2024 season was a vintage Russell campaign and a title-winning one for KKR. He opened the season with a 25-ball 64 not out against Sunrisers Hyderabad and finished as one of KKR’s leading wicket-takers with 19 scalps, bowling his full quota regularly and delivering in the big matches of a championship run.
Andre Russell IPL 2025 Stats
| Batting | Value |
|---|---|
| Matches | 13 |
| Innings | 10 |
| Runs | 167 |
| Highest Score | 57* |
| Average | 18.56 |
| Strike Rate | 163.73 |
| Fifties | 1 |
| Fours / Sixes | 16 / 14 |
| Bowling | Value |
|---|---|
| Wickets | 8 |
| Best Bowling | 2/21 |
| Average | 22.88 |
| Economy | 11.32 |
The 2025 season was his quietest at KKR. Retained for ₹12 crore ahead of the mega auction, Russell played 13 matches but batted in only 10 innings, often held back for specific match situations as KKR finished eighth and missed the playoffs. His best came in a 25-ball 57 not out against Rajasthan Royals. The lean return prompted the franchise to release him ahead of the next cycle.
Andre Russell IPL 2026 Stats
Andre Russell did not play in the IPL 2026 season. After KKR released him in November 2025, he announced his retirement from the IPL on 1 December 2025 rather than enter the auction for another franchise, and joined KKR’s support staff as power coach for the 2026 season. His final IPL match came in May 2025. No batting or bowling statistics exist for 2026.
Andre Russell IPL 2027 Stats
IPL 2027 statistics are not available because Andre Russell is no longer an active IPL player — he retired from the league at the end of 2025 and serves KKR as power coach. The 2027 season has also not started, and the 2027 retention window has not yet taken place. The career totals on this page are therefore final.
Andre Russell IPL 2027 Team and Price
There is no IPL 2027 team or price to report. Russell retired from the IPL in December 2025 and will not take part in the 2027 season as a player. His last confirmed status was KKR’s ₹12 crore retention for the 2025 season, followed by his release and retirement. For the full 2027 cycle, see our guides to the IPL 2027 retention deadline, rules and purse and the IPL 2027 auction date, venue and time.
Andre Russell IPL Career Batting Stats
| Matches | Innings | Not Outs | Runs | HS | Average | Balls Faced | Strike Rate | 100s | 50s | 4s | 6s |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 140 | 115 | 21 | 2,651 | 88* | 28.20 | 1,522 | 174.17 | 0 | 12 | 186 | 223 |
Andre Russell IPL Career Bowling Stats
| Matches | Innings | Balls | Runs Conceded | Wickets | BBI | Average | Economy | 5w |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 140 | 121 | 1,806 | 2,863 | 123 | 5/15 | 23.27 | 9.51 | 1 |
Andre Russell IPL Stats by Year
| Season | Team | Mat | Inns | Runs | HS | Avg | SR | 50s | 100s | Wkts | Econ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | DD | 4 | 2 | 47 | 31 | 23.50 | 180.76 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 10.06 |
| 2013 | DD | 3 | 2 | 11 | 7 | 5.50 | 78.57 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9.71 |
| 2014 | KKR | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1.00 | 25.00 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 10.40 |
| 2015 | KKR | 13 | 11 | 326 | 66 | 36.22 | 192.89 | 3 | 0 | 14 | 7.96 |
| 2016 | KKR | 12 | 8 | 188 | 39* | 26.85 | 164.91 | 0 | 0 | 15 | 7.97 |
| 2017 | — | Did not play | |||||||||
| 2018 | KKR | 16 | 14 | 316 | 88* | 28.72 | 184.79 | 1 | 0 | 13 | 9.38 |
| 2019 | KKR | 14 | 13 | 510 | 80* | 56.66 | 204.81 | 4 | 0 | 11 | 9.51 |
| 2020 | KKR | 10 | 9 | 117 | 25 | 13.00 | 144.44 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 9.72 |
| 2021 | KKR | 10 | 9 | 183 | 54 | 26.14 | 152.50 | 1 | 0 | 11 | 9.89 |
| 2022 | KKR | 14 | 12 | 335 | 70* | 37.22 | 174.48 | 1 | 0 | 17 | 9.87 |
| 2023 | KKR | 14 | 14 | 227 | 42 | 20.64 | 145.51 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 11.34 |
| 2024 | KKR | 15 | 14 | 222 | 64* | 31.71 | 185.00 | 1 | 0 | 19 | 10.06 |
| 2025 | KKR | 13 | 10 | 167 | 57* | 18.56 | 163.73 | 1 | 0 | 8 | 11.32 |
| 2026 | — | Retired from the IPL (KKR power coach) | |||||||||
Andre Russell IPL Highest Score
Russell’s highest IPL score is 88 not out, made for KKR in 2018. It stood as his career best across 140 matches — a mark of how rarely he batted long enough to approach big scores, since his role was always about scoring fast at the death rather than building long innings. His 2019 season produced the more famous numbers: 510 runs with four fifties at a strike rate of 204.81.
Andre Russell IPL Wickets and Best Bowling
Russell took 123 IPL wickets at an average of 23.27 and an economy of 9.51. His best figures, 5/15, came in 2021 against Mumbai Indians — one of the finest pace-bowling spells in IPL history by an overseas quick. He also took 4/5 in 2022. His most productive season with the ball was 2024, when his 19 wickets were central to KKR’s title win.
Andre Russell IPL Batting Records
- Highest strike rate for a 500-run IPL season: 204.81 in 2019 (510 runs).
- Career IPL strike rate of 174.17 across 1,522 balls faced.
- 223 sixes in the IPL — one of the highest totals by an all-rounder in league history.
- Named IPL Most Valuable Player in 2015 (326 runs at 192.89 and 14 wickets) and 2019 (510 runs at 204.81 and 11 wickets).
- One of the few players to complete the 2,000-run and 100-wicket double in the IPL.
Andre Russell IPL Auction Price History
| Season | Team | Price | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | Delhi Daredevils | ₹2.26 crore | Auction |
| 2013 | Delhi Daredevils | ₹2.26 crore | Retention |
| 2014 | Kolkata Knight Riders | ₹60 lakh | Auction |
| 2015–2016 | Kolkata Knight Riders | ₹60 lakh | Retention |
| 2018–2021 | Kolkata Knight Riders | ₹8.50 crore | Auction (2018), then retention |
| 2022–2024 | Kolkata Knight Riders | ₹12 crore | Retention |
| 2025 | Kolkata Knight Riders | ₹12 crore | Retention (ahead of mega auction) |
| 2026 | — | — | Released by KKR; retired from the IPL |
Russell was bought at the 2012 auction by Delhi Daredevils for ₹2.26 crore, then picked up by KKR for just ₹60 lakh in 2014 — one of the great value signings of the decade. He was retained for ₹8.5 crore through the 2018–2021 cycle and for ₹12 crore through the 2022–2025 cycle, including as a pre-mega-auction retention for 2025. KKR released him in November 2025, and he retired from the league rather than enter the auction.
Andre Russell IPL Records and Achievements
- Two-time IPL champion with KKR (2014 and 2024).
- IPL Most Valuable Player: 2015 and 2019.
- Best bowling figures 5/15 (2021) — among the best by an overseas pacer in IPL history.
- KKR retired his number 12 jersey in March 2026, an honour reserved for franchise legends.
- Career double of 2,651 runs and 123 wickets — one of the league’s most complete all-round records.
- Never played for any franchise other than KKR after his debut club; remained a one-team man for his final 12 seasons.
Andre Russell’s IPL Performance Analysis
Russell’s career divides into three phases. The Delhi years (2012–2013) were a footnote: seven matches, 58 runs. The KKR peak ran from 2015 to 2019 — two MVP awards, 326 runs at 192.89 in 2015, the immortal 2019 season, and a strike rate that never dipped below 164. His bowling was at its most economical in this period too, going at under 8.5 an over in 2015 and 2016.
The final phase, 2020 to 2025, shows a player being managed carefully: fewer overs, fewer batting opportunities, but still decisive bursts. The 2024 title season was the last true all-round campaign — 222 runs at 185 and 19 wickets — while 2025 (167 runs, 8 wickets) was the season where age and role finally caught up, and KKR’s eighth-place finish made the November 2025 release an understandable, if emotional, call. His strike rate stayed elite to the very end; what faded was volume, not quality.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Andre Russell playing in IPL 2027?
No. Andre Russell retired from the IPL in December 2025 and did not play in the 2026 season. He is not registered as a player for IPL 2027 and instead works with KKR as their power coach.
What are Andre Russell’s IPL career stats?
In 140 IPL matches, Russell scored 2,651 runs at a strike rate of 174.17 with a highest score of 88 not out, and took 123 wickets with best figures of 5/15.
Which teams did Andre Russell play for in the IPL?
He played for the Delhi Daredevils in 2012 and 2013, then for the Kolkata Knight Riders from 2014 to 2025 — 12 straight seasons with KKR.
What was Andre Russell’s best IPL season?
2019 stands out: 510 runs at a strike rate of 204.81 with 11 wickets, which won him the Most Valuable Player award. He also won the MVP award in 2015.
Why did KKR release Andre Russell?
KKR released him ahead of the IPL 2026 mini auction after a lean 2025 season (167 runs, 8 wickets) and eighth-place finish, freeing purse space for the auction. Russell then chose to retire from the IPL rather than play for another franchise.
What is Andre Russell’s IPL price history?
He was bought for ₹2.26 crore by Delhi in 2012, ₹60 lakh by KKR in 2014, retained at ₹8.5 crore through 2018–2021, and at ₹12 crore through 2022–2025, including the 2025 pre-mega-auction retention.
Did Andre Russell ever score an IPL century?
No. Despite his six-hitting reputation, Russell never scored an IPL century. His highest score was 88 not out, and he made 12 fifties.
What role does Andre Russell have with KKR now?
He is KKR’s power coach, a support-staff role he took up for the 2026 season. The franchise also retired his number 12 jersey in his honour in March 2026.
Sources and Data Notes
Season and career statistics cross-checked across the official IPL player page (iplt20.com), ESPNcricinfo, Sportskeeda, Cricbuzz-derived reporting, and established sports press (Mint, The Sports Tak, InsideSport, Khel Now) covering KKR’s 2025 retention list, the November 2025 release, and Russell’s December 2025 IPL retirement announcement. Auction and retention figures are from official franchise announcements reported in the press. Statistics and player information are checked against available reliable sources and may be updated as new IPL matches, transfers, or official announcements are confirmed.
Statistics updated through: 12 October 2026
