Bairstow smashes 45-ball 100

April 26, 2024 23:02

PBKS 210-2 (16 Ovs) vs KKR 261-6 | Scorecard

Harshit Rana takes the ball for KKR, but Shashank Singh wastes no time in welcoming him with a boundary, maintaining his aggressive approach. He follows it up with a single to rotate the strike, keeping the momentum going for PBKS. Bairstow swings and misses at the next delivery, but he manages to cut the following one towards point for a single.

Shashank continues to contribute with another single, ensuring the scoreboard keeps ticking. Bairstow then pumps one towards deep cover, and although it's a chance for a catch, it's dropped, allowing him to reach his century in just 45 runs! Bairstow's remarkable innings sees him bring up his hundred.

The over concludes with 9 runs coming off it, as PBKS reaches 210-2 after 16 overs.

With 52 runs needed from the remaining 24 balls, PBKS is well positioned for victory, with Bairstow's century leading the charge.

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