Andre Russell claims five-wicket haul in just two overs for KKR

Only Ishant Sharma, who took five wickets against Kochi Tuskers Kerala in 2011, has claimed his scalps in as short a space of time

Andre Russell claimed a five-wicket haul in just two overs as Kolkata Knight Riders bowled out Mumbai Indians for 152.

Brought into the attack by captain Eoin Morgan in the 18th over, Russell claimed the wickets of Kieron Pollard, Krunal Pandya, Marco Jansen, Jasprit Bumrah and Rahul Chahar in just 12 balls.

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Three wickets in the last over and Andre Russell ends with T20-best figures of 5-15 from just two overs! #MI bowled out for 152.#KKRHaiTaiyaar #KKRvMI

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Only Ishant Sharma, who took five wickets against Kochi Tuskers Kerala in 2011, has claimed his scalps in as short a space of time.

On that occasion, he dismissed Mahela Jayawardene, Parthiv Patel, Raiphi Gomez, Brad Hodge and Kedar Jadhav also in just 12 balls.

Russell’s introduction came towards the end of a fine bowling effort from Kolkata, who took regular wickets to prevent reigning champions Mumbai from firing on all cylinders.

Quinton de Kock and Ishan Kishan were both dismissed in single figures, while only Rohit Sharma and Suryakumar Yadav passed 15.

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