IPL 2024, KKR vs PBKS: Bairstow's century, Shashank's stunning knock helps beat KKR by 8 wickets

Jonny Bairstow, Shashank Singh (Pic: PTI)

Punjab Kings opening batsman Jonny Bairstow scored an unbeaten 108 runs in just 48 deliveries. His knock saw him strike 8 fours and 9 sixes. Followed by Shashank Singh who delivered another match-winning performance for PBKS. Facing just 28 balls, Shashank smashed unbeaten 68 runs including 2 fours and 8 sixes. Punjab Kings won the IPL 2024 match against Kolkata Knight Riders by eight wickets.

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The IPL 2024 match between KKR and PBKS saw Punjab register the most successful run-chase in the T20 cricket of 262 runs. The match also witnessed the most number of sixes which is 42 in the history of the Indian Premier League.

In the run-chase of 262 runs, PBKS opener Prabhsimran Singh gave an impressive start to the team as he scored 54 runs off just 20 deliveries, followed by, Bairstow's match-winning century and Shashank Singh's late heroics. Prabhsimran's knock was laced with 4 fours and 5 sixes. Rilee Rossouw coming in to bat at number three also played a fiery cameo. His 26-run knock came in 16 balls including 1 four and 2 sixes.

While defending a target of 262 runs in the IPL 2024 match against PBKS, none of the KKR bowlers was able to put on an impactful show. Sunil Narine was the lone bowler to register a wicket. He dismissed Rossouw in his four overs and conceded 24 runs. All the other bowlers went wicketless in the 42nd fixture of the IPL 2024.

Harshit Rana was the most expensive bowler from Kolkata's perspective. He conceded 61 runs in four overs without claiming any wickets. Narine, Phil Salt and Venkatesh Iyer were the standout performers with the willow. Also, captain Shreyas Iyer scored 28 runs off 10 balls including 1 four and 3 sixes.

Punjab Kings will clash with Chennai Super Kings in their next IPL 2024 match on May 1.