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Jonny Bairstow: 15 sixes

Hyderabad: Hyderabad: Sunrisers Hyderabad's Jonny Bairstow celebrates his century during the 11th IPL 2019 match between Sunrisers Hyderabad and Royal Challengers Bangalore at Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium in Hyderabad on March 31, 2019. (Photo: IANS)
Hyderabad: Hyderabad: Sunrisers Hyderabad’s Jonny Bairstow celebrates his century during the 11th IPL 2019 match between Sunrisers Hyderabad and Royal Challengers Bangalore at Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium in Hyderabad on March 31, 2019. (Photo: IANS)

Jonny Bairstow batted ruthlessly for SRH in the first leg of IPL 2021. He was one of the few bright spots for the franchise this season. He hit 15 sixes in just 7 matches in the India leg of the tournament. Bairstow made great returns with the bat, scoring 248 runs in 7 matches at an average of 41.33.

In a big blow for SRH, Bairstow made himself unavailable for the second leg of IPL 2021. His absence is hurting the team badly. On Saturday, SRH became the first team to get knocked out of the playoffs in IPL 2021.

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