KKR vs PBKS: "This is unreal"- Twitter reacts as Jonny Bairstow slams brutal ton against KKR in IPL 2024

Fans on Twitter reacted after Punjab Kings (PBKS) batter Jonny Bairstow slammed a blistering century against Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) in the ongoing game of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024. The 42nd game of the tournament between the teams is taking place at Eden Gardens in Kolkata.

England batter Jonny Bairstow has made a statement in the ongoing IPL 2024 game against Kolkata Knight Riders at the Eden Gardens. Due to the poor run of form, the batter was dropped from the team and was trusted to play in the ongoing game against Shreyas Iyer-led side.

Jonny Bairstow, however, made sure that he repaid the faith of management as he played a magical innings. Chasing the target of 262 runs, Punjab Kings needed something special and the England batter has done exactly that to keep his team in the hunt in the game against Kolkata Knight Riders.

Jonny Bairstow came out all guns blazing and made sure that he took his team off the flying start. He first added 93 runs partnership with Prabhsimran Singh (54) and once the latter was back in the hunt, he took the onus to himself and unleashed his beast mode.

Jonny Bairstow, who was struggling to get going in the IPL 2024, slammed a magnificent century against Kolkata Knight Riders at the Eden Gardens. He brought up his century in just 45 balls and had a strike rate of 222 along with 8 fours and 8 sixes at the time of writing his piece.

This was Jonny Bairstow's second ton in the IPL, having slammed one earlier while playing for Sunrisers Hyderabad. His magnificent innings in the ongoing game have made sure that the Punjab Kings keep the run rate in check while chasing the mammoth target.

Fans on Twitter react after Jonny Bairstow slams a brutal ton against Kolkata Knight Riders

As Jonny Bairstow slams a brutal ton against Kolkata Knight Riders in the ongoing IPL 2024, fans on Twitter reacted to it. They lauded the England batter for making a strong comeback and lauded him for his effort, giving some joyful reactions. Here are some of them:

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HUNDRED FOR JONNY BAIRSTOW...!!!! 🔥🤯

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The celebrations of Jonny Bairstow when he completed his Hundred.

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Thought we ain't getting a ton as crazy as Buttler & Stoinis Ton's while chasing this IPL then Jonny bairstow woke up in a TWO HUNDRED & SIXTY CHASE

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• THIS IS UNREAL.
• THIS IS BRUTAL.
• THIS IS UNBELIEVABLE.
• THIS IS JONNY BAIRSTOW.

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- Jonny Bairstow before today: 96 runs in 6 innings
- Jonny Bairstow today: 100 runs in just 45 balls

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This is the jonny bairstow madman I know, last few games I believe I was watching right handed t20 Stokes bat

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