Chasing a target of 143 for victory, LAKR found themselves in a tight spot at 120/5, needing another 23 runs off 20 deliveries when the explosive Russell walked into bat. The equation soon narrowed down to 11 runs required off 11 balls. It was then that the 36-year-old all-rounder decided to take charge, dispatching a slower leg-cutter from Cameron Gannon straight onto the sightscreen for a massive six, effectively sealing the game for his team.