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IPL 2024: Bairstow, Shashank Singh launch Punjab to an amazing win

26-Apr-2024 06:07 PM
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Englishman Jonny Bairstow smashed a stunning ton to guide Punjab Kings to a thrilling eight-wicket win over Kolkata Knight Riders on Friday at Eden Gardens. In a stunning display of power-hitting and relentless efforts, PBKS registered a swashbuckling victory. Chasing KKR’s daunting 261, Punjab Kings made a breezy start, with openers Prabhsimran Singh and Jonny Bairstow hitting (54) and (108*) respectively. 

Prabhsimran Singh was, meanwhile run out by Sunil Narine, but that didn’t affect their chase, with Rilee Rossouw chipping in with 26 off 16. But, the most astonishing contribution came from in-form Shashank Singh, who bludgeoned (68) unbeaten off (28) deliveries, featuring a multitude of eight sixes and two fours. Jonny Bairstow not being in his best elements in previous games, showed his worth with bat, muscling nine sixes and eight boundaries. 

Kolkata Knight Riders, inserted to bat, unleashed a relentless assault on the PBKS bowlers, with their top order firing on all cylinders. Explosive contributions from the likes of openers Phil Salt and Sunil Narine, whacking (75) and (71) respectively, propelled KKR to a formidable total of 261/4 in (20) overs, setting a daunting target for PBKS to chase. Massive cameo from skipper Shreyas Iyer smacking (28) off (10), involving three sixes and one four, put team in a greater position. 

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Bangladesh name T20 WC squad, Shanto to lead

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IPL 2024: Gujarat Titans eliminated following Ahmedabad washout

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IPL 2024: Huge blow for RCB ahead of their must-win game against CSK

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BCCI invites applications for the post of head coach as Dravid’s term nears end

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As the tenure of incumbent head coach of team India Rahul Dravid nears its end, after the T20I World Cup 2024, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has invited applications for the position of the head coach of the senior men’s national team. BCCI in its advertisement listed the criteria required to be at the helm of Indian men’s team. 

“Applications for the position should be submitted by 6PM IST on May 27, 2024. The selection pro

 

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