Jonny Bairstow fired an unbeaten century as Punjab Kings completed the biggest successful run chase in T20 history in eight-wicket win over the Kolkata Knight Riders.
Jonny Bairstow fired an unbeaten century as Punjab Kings completed the highest successful run chase in T20 history in an eight-wicket win over the Kolkata Knight Riders. Phil Salt fired 75 from 37 deliveries and put on a 138-run opening stand with Sunil Narine for the Knight Riders, who batted first after losing the toss, with Venkatesh Iyer and a quickfire 28 from captain Shreyas Iyer helping them post 261-6 from their 20 overs.
Indian Premier League news | IPL table - as it standsStream Sky Sports with NOW | Latest cricket videosBairstow continued to impress in a stunning knock that contained eight fours and nine sixes, with the Englishman helping the visitors to 178-1 when Rilee Roussow was removed for 26. Shashank Singh blasted eight maximums on his way to 68 from 28 deliveries and was part of an unbeaten 84-run third-wicket stand with Bairstow , as Punjab complete their record chase with eight balls to spare.
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