Bairstow on fire; Punjab in control
April 26, 2024 22:41
PBKS 173-1 (12 Ovs) vs KKR 261-6 | Scorecard
Varun Chakravarthy returns to the attack for KKR. Rilee Rossouw starts the over by calmly guiding the ball towards long off for a single, keeping the scoreboard ticking. Bairstow faces a couple of deliveries but is beaten on both occasions.
However, he doesn't let that faze him as he regains his composure and slams a massive six, announcing his intentions loud and clear. Bairstow follows it up with a boundary, showcasing his class with his elegant strokeplay.
To cap off an eventful over, Bairstow smashes another six, adding 17 runs to PBKS's total. After 11 overs, Punjab needs 113 runs from 54 balls, and Bairstow's aggressive batting has kept them in the game.
As the match reaches its halfway point, PBKS find themselves almost exactly halfway to their target.
Varun Chakravarthy returns to the attack for KKR. Rilee Rossouw starts the over by calmly guiding the ball towards long off for a single, keeping the scoreboard ticking. Bairstow faces a couple of deliveries but is beaten on both occasions.
However, he doesn't let that faze him as he regains his composure and slams a massive six, announcing his intentions loud and clear. Bairstow follows it up with a boundary, showcasing his class with his elegant strokeplay.
To cap off an eventful over, Bairstow smashes another six, adding 17 runs to PBKS's total. After 11 overs, Punjab needs 113 runs from 54 balls, and Bairstow's aggressive batting has kept them in the game.
Russell persists with his bowling, but he starts the over with an overstep, resulting in a no ball being called. Rilee Rossouw capitalizes on the free hit, slamming a massive six to add insult to injury. As Russell attempts to adjust, he slips, and a wide ball is called.
Despite the slippery conditions, Rossouw manages to dig out the next delivery, sending it down to long-on for a single. Bairstow, not one to be left behind, unleashes his power with back-to-back huge sixes! The over already yields 21 runs, and the onslaught continues.
Bairstow then calmly collects a comfortable two, showcasing his ability to rotate the strike effectively. He follows it up with a single towards third man, concluding the over with 24 runs scored off it.
After 12 overs, PBKS surges to 173-1, firmly in control of the chase with Bairstow leading the charge.
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