The dashing Andre Russell has become the latest batter to complete 1,000 T20I runs for West Indies.
The veteran all-rounder accomplished the milestone with a fine knock in Match 18 of the 2024 ICC T20 World Cup against Uganda in Guyana.
Russell has become the 11th WI batter to get this feat.Playing his 77th match, Russell has raced to 1,000 runs as he averages 22.72.
His strike rate of 163.93 is the highest among batters with at least 500 T20I runs for the Men in Maroon.Russell has smashed two fifties in the format.
He hence has become the second all-rounder after Dwayne Bravo to accomplish the double of 1,000 runs and 50 wickets for West Indies.
Russell slammed an unbeaten 30 off 17 balls as WI posted 173/5 while batting first. He smoked six fours.
The dasher now has over 200 runs across 24 games in the tournament as his strike rate hovers around 140.The tally also includes 21 scalps.