• Jonny Bairstow smashed a spectacular century to propel PBKS to a record run-chase against KKR.

  • PBKS defeated KKR by eight wickets in a high-scoring IPL 2024 encounter.

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Jonny Bairstow showcased his batting prowess with a remarkable second Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024 century during Punjab Kings’ (PBKS) astonishing record run chase against Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) at the Eden Gardens on Friday (April 26). Punjab chased down a mammoth target with eight wickets in hand, largely fueled by Bairstow’s explosive innings. Partnering with Shashank Singh, who contributed a blistering 68 runs off just 28 balls, Bairstow found crucial support and played with immense confidence throughout the innings.

Jonny Bairstow’s aggressive innings turns the tide in favour of PBKS

Bairstow reached his century milestone in the 16th over, displaying exceptional timing and power in his strokeplay. It took him a mere 45 deliveries to achieve this feat, showcasing his aggressive intent right from the start. Despite facing pressure due to his previous low scores in the tournament, the explosive batter showed resilience and determination, reaching his fifty in just 23 balls. The strong foundation laid by the opening partnership of 93 runs in six overs, particularly with Prabhsimran Singh, set the tone for Bairstow’s explosive innings.

Bairstow’s dominance was particularly evident against Andre Russell, whom he targeted ruthlessly, scoring heavily in his second over. His innings was highlighted by powerful hitting, including a colossal six that soared 105 meters.

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Sunil Narine and Phil Salt aggressive batting for KKR

Earlier, Sunil Narine and Phil Salt exhibited their aggressive batting prowess once again, taking full advantage of Punjab’s lapses in the field to dominate proceedings. Salt was the top-scorer with an impressive 75 runs, while Narine contributed a dynamic 71 to the team’s total. The quickfire cameos from Shreyas Iyer and Venkatesh Iyer also made significant impacts on the scoreboard as the duo took KKR to 261/6. Despite their efforts, Rahul Chahar emerged as the most economical bowler for the opposition, conceding just 33 runs in his four overs and claiming one wicket. On the other hand, Arshdeep Singh stood out as Punjab’s standout bowler, securing two crucial wickets while conceding 45 runs in his quota of four overs.

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