KKR vs PBKS, IPL 2024: Bairstow’s heroics helps Punjab Kings down Kolkata Knight Riders in record run chase
Jonny Bairstow from Punjab Kings rejoiced after they emerged victorious against Kolkata Knight Riders. | Photograph acknowledgment: DEEPAK KR/The Hindu
After triumphing over the Kolkata Knight Riders team, Jonny Bairstow of the Punjab Kings was spotted celebrating. This was a moment of great joy and success for all members of the team, who must have worked exceptionally hard to achieve this victory. The photo credit goes to DEEPAK KR of the reputable news source, The Hindu.
In the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024 match at the Eden Gardens, Jonny Bairstow played amazingly well and scored an unbeaten 108 runs from 48 balls. His innings was filled with 8 fours and 9 sixes. With his impressive performance, Bairstow helped the Punjab Kings make history by beating the Kolkata Knight Riders' record score of 261. The Kings won the match with eight wickets remaining.
Punjab Kings accomplished a remarkable feat by achieving the highest successful run-chase ever recorded in the history of all T20 matches.
Check out this amazing achievement by the Punjab Kings during their match against Kolkata Knight Riders in IPL 2024. They successfully chased down a high target, which is now the highest successful chase recorded in T20 cricket. Isn't that impressive?
Punjab Kings aimed to surpass the impressive total set by the home team, which was the biggest T20 score achieved at the location. They opted to utilize Prabhsimran Singh as their Impact Player instead of Arshdeep Singh, and this move proved to be advantageous. The initial batsman effectively dominated the KKR bowlers, effortlessly achieving boundaries and sixes.
During an IPL2024 match against Kolkata Knight Riders, Shashank Singh of Punjab Kings was photographed by Deepak KR.
During the IPL 2024, Shashank Singh from the Punjab Kings was seen in action against the Kolkata Knight Riders. This photograph was taken by Deepak KR.
The team playing at their own turf decided to replace Mitchell Starc, an Australian left-arm pacer, with Dushmantha Chameera, a Sri Lankan speedy bowler. However, they were unable to make an impact as Prabhsimran and Bairstow teamed up for a 93-run partnership for their opening wicket.
Before being dismissed by Sunil Narine's direct throw, Prabhsimran played the starring role with a score of 54, including 4 fours and 5 sixes.
During the demolition process, the one who suffered the most was Anukul Roy. KKR had signed him as an Impact Player (replacing Venkatesh Iyer), as he is a left-arm spinner. In just two overs, he ended up conceding 36 runs, since Bairstow took it upon himself to completely destroy the KKR bowling unit.
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In 45 balls, the batter from England completed his century with lightning speed. He teamed up with Prabhsimran for the opening, and then joined forces with Rilee Rossouw to put together a partnership of 85 runs for the second wicket. Finally, the English batter wrapped up the innings by partnering with Shashank Singh to score an unbroken 84 runs. Shashank Singh also played a brilliant innings, remaining unbeaten at 68 off just 28 balls. He hit two boundaries and a whopping eight sixes.
Beforehand, Knight Riders relied on the aggression of their opening batsmen Phil Salt and Sunil Narine to achieve a total of 261 runs in 20 overs. Salt was the highest scorer for KKR, making 75 runs off 37 balls with 6 fours and 6 sixes, while Narine contributed 71 runs off 32 balls with 9 fours and 4 sixes.
