In T20 cricket, the name Andre Russell is synonymous with power, aggression, and match-winning performances. The Kolkata Knight Riders’ star all-rounder retired from the IPL (IPL 2026) just six days ago. But even after announcing his retirement, his storm with bat and ball hasn’t stopped. Within a week of retiring, he has created a unique world record—one that no cricketer had ever achieved before. The West Indies all-rounder has now etched his name in a milestone previously untouched in cricket history.
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First Ever to Top All Three Lists in T20 Cricket
126 players have scored 5000 or more runs in T20 cricket.
Only 6 bowlers have taken 500 or more wickets.
Only 10 players have hit 500 or more sixes.
Andre Russell is the only cricketer who appears in all three lists.
On Friday, playing for Abu Dhabi Knight Riders against Desert Vipers in the ILT20, Russell picked up his 500th T20 wicket, creating history. He is now the first player in the world to achieve:
5000+ runs
500+ wickets
500+ sixes
in the T20 format. Historic Milestone in His 576th Match.
After 576 T20 matches, Russell’s career numbers now stand at:
Runs: 9,496
Wickets: 500
Sixes: 772
Earlier, Shakib Al Hasan and Dwayne Bravo had achieved the double milestone of 5000 runs and 500 wickets in T20s, but neither came close to Russell’s towering six-hitting record.
On Friday, coming in at No. 6, Russell scored 36 off 23 balls, including 3 fours and 2 sixes. However, his milestone knock wasn’t enough to secure victory. Abu Dhabi Knight Riders posted 171/6, but Desert Vipers chased it down in 19.3 overs, powered by Shimron Hetmyer’s destructive 48.
A New Role Ahead
After retiring from the IPL last Sunday, Russell will soon take up the role of assistant coach for KKR. However, he remains active in various franchise leagues—meaning many more milestones could still be waiting for him.
This rare T20 triple crown cements Andre Russell not just as one of the greatest all-rounders of his era, but as one of the greatest in the entire history of the T20 format.