West Indies star Andre Russell suffered the ignominy of a first-ball ‘duck’ on his 30th birthday but his team Kolkata Knight Riders overcame that disappointment to beat Royal Challengers Bangalore by six wickets in the Indian Premier League  yesterday.

Fellow ‘Windies teammate Sunil Narine produced a now familiar cameo but flattered to deceive as KKR, asked to chase 176, got over the line  with five balls to spare, thereby securing their fourth win of the new season and go fourth in the standings.

Narine struck 27 as he put on 59 for the first wicket with Australian Chris Lynn who stroked an unbeaten 62 off 52 deliveries, with seven fours and one six.

The left-handed Narine again looked in good touch, punching three fours and a six in a 19-ball knock.

Lynn then added 49 for the second wicket with robin Uthappa who scored 36 keep the knight riders on course for a comfortable victory.

Russell had earlier shone with the ball, grabbing three for 31 with his as KKR restricted RCB to 175 for four off their 20 overs.