Jonny Bairstow scored his second IPL century in a match against KKR (Kolkata Knight Riders) on April 26, 2024, at the Eden Gardens stadium Kolkata.
Jonny Bairstow Scored His Second IPL Century Against KKR
Jonny Bairstow, the cricketer, recently achieved a fantastic milestone in the IPL (Indian Premier League). Jonny Bairstow scored his second IPL century in a match against KKR (Kolkata Knight Riders) on April 26, 2024, at the Eden Gardens stadium Kolkata.
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Bairstow’s incredible innings saw him hitting 8 fours and 9 sixes, reaching an unbeaten score of 108 runs in just 48 balls. This means he didn’t get out during his entire innings.
This isn’t the first time Bairstow has made such an impressive mark in the IPL. Back in 2019, he scored his maiden IPL century against Royal Challengers Bangalore, where he made 114 runs. During that match, he hit 12 fours and 7 sixes, achieving a strike rate of 203.57.
In the match against KKR, the opposing team scored a whopping 261 runs in their innings. KKR managed to score a total of 261 runs during their first innings.
In that inning, Phil Salt, who was the wicketkeeper for KKR, played really well, scoring 75 runs in just 37 balls. He hit 6 fours and 6 sixes, showing some great batting skills. Sunil Narine also contributed significantly to KKR’s score by scoring 71 runs in only 32 balls. Narine hit 9 fours and 4 sixes, displaying some impressive batting performance as well.
Bairstow’s team, Punjab Kings, had to chase a target of 262 runs. Bairstow’s brilliant century ensured that his team emerged victorious. Punjab Kings won the match by 8 wickets with 8 balls left.
Here’s a simple table summarizing Jonny Bairstow Scored His Second IPL Century list:
Jonny Bairstow IPL Centuries List So Far
| Date | Opponent | Runs | Balls | Fours | Sixes | Result |
| April 26, 24 | Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) | 108* | 48 | 8 | 9 | Won by 8 wickets |
| 31 March 2019 | Royal Challengers Bangalor (RCB) | 114 | 56 | 12 | 7 | won by 118 runs |
Bairstow’s contribution was instrumental in his team’s success, showcasing his talent and skill on the cricket field.
