Kolkata Knight Riders skipper Dinesh Karthik said in-form Andre Russell batted with a "lot of maturity" after the all-rounder anchored his side in a losing cause against Chennai Super Kings. KKR were under pressure from the word go on Tuesday as Chris Lynn and Sunil Narine fell within the a space of five balls. By the 11th over CSK had the visiting team reeling at 47 for 6 when Russell walked in.

The Jamaican, who has stolen the limelight this season so far with his hard-hitting abilities, took it upon himself to post a decent 108 when other batsman gave away their wickets cheaply. Russell refused to take singles to keep the tail-enders at the non-strikers' end. He finished the innings unbeaten on 50 with five fours and three sixes.