Punjab Kings batter Jonny Bairstow registered a stunning century against Kolkata Knight Riders in the just-concluding IPL 2024 match at the Eden Gardens in Kolkata. Bairstow’s powerful knock helped Punjab Kings to successfully chase down a total of 262 runs and defeat KKR by 8 wickets.
Jonny Bairstow was dropped from the team due to poor form, however, he made a stellar comeback and surprised everyone. The England batter seized the opportunity and repaid the team’s faith in him by playing an exceptional innings.
Fans Hail Jonny Bairstow After His Brutal Century Against KKR
Chasing a challenging target of 262 runs, Bairstow provided a flying start to the Punjab-based franchise. He joined hands with Prabhsimran, who smashed 54 runs and after his dismissal, the England batter took charge of the game.
Bairstow smashed KKR bowlers to all the corners of the ground and reached the triple-figure mark in just 45 balls with an impressive strike rate of 222. His innings was laced with 8 sixes and 8 fours. This was Bairstow’s second century in the IPL.
Fans on social media went into a frenzy after Bairstow’s knock. From memes to jokes, fans came up with amazing reactions to hail the superb innings by Bairstow.
Check out the reactions of fans:
Meanwhile, after the match, Punjab Kings’ stand-in captain Sam Curran expressed his delight over the win and said that cricket is turning into baseball. Sam Curran said:
“Very pleasing. Most importantly the win. Cricket is turning into baseball. We have had a few tough weeks. But we hung in there. The way guys train. The confidence and the coaches. The small grounds and the dew. The reviews which might give you an extra ball.”
He also praised Jonny Bairstow for his brilliant knock. He said: “We hung in there and managed to chase it down with balls to spare. Pleased for Johnny. What an amazing knock. Shashank Singh has been the find of the tournament for us. Ashutosh as well. Proud of everyone.”
