Jonny Bairstow was the catalyst behind PBKS’ remarkable run chase, smashing an unbeaten 108 off just 58 balls. His onslaught began in the powerplay itself, where he took on Anukul Roy for two sixes and three boundaries. Bairstow then took centerstage in the middle overs, unleashing his fury on Andre Russell by clobbering him for 24 runs in a single over, including three massive sixes.
Prabhsimran, Shashank Provide Explosive Support
While Bairstow was the star of the show, he received excellent support from Prabhsimran Singh and Shashank Singh. Prabhsimran got PBKS off to a blistering start, racing to a 18-ball 50 in the powerplay. His explosive innings set the tone for the chase. Meanwhile, Shashank Singh played a crucial cameo towards the end, smashing an unbeaten 68 off just 23 balls, including seven sixes, to take PBKS across the finish line.
Record-Breaking Run Chase at Eden Gardens
PBKS’ successful pursuit of 262 wasn’t just a remarkable chase but also a record-breaking one. It was the highest-ever total successfully chased down at the iconic Eden Gardens stadium. The match aggregate of 523 runs was also the second-highest in IPL history, showcasing the sheer batting dominance on display from both teams.
In a high-scoring thriller where records tumbled, PBKS emerged victorious courtesy of Bairstow’s sensational century, ably supported by Prabhsimran and Shashank’s explosive knocks. Their eight-wicket win with eight balls to spare highlighted their batting prowess and underlined PBKS’ credentials as a force to be reckoned with in IPL 2024.
