IPL 2018: Each franchise's designated finisher

Kolkata Knight Riders - Andre Russell

Andre Russell will be looking to come back strongly after missing last season due to a ban

Andre Russell is one of the deadliest all-rounders the shortest format of the game has witnessed. With both ball and bat, the West Indian can cause major damage. He was ruthless in the 2015 season wherein he was adjudged the MVP of the season. In 13 games, he managed to bag 14 scalps. His ability to plunder bowling attacks was on display in all its glory as he amassed 326 runs at an astonishing strike rate of 192.89.

In the following season, he got 15 wickets in just 12 games. He managed to score 188 runs, although this number was due to the fact that he didn't get too many opportunities to bat. His strike rate of 164.91 was again off the charts.In fact, his career strike rate of 173.41 is the highest in IPL history. He then, unfortunately, missed the 2017 season due to a ban.

His ability to finish games off and send balls into the stands with ease can dwindle any bowling opposition. The Knight Riders will be hoping that he picks up from where he left off in 2016.