Jonny Bairstow

Jonny Bairstow has lit up the IPL with fearless batting and electric wicket-keeping since making his debut for Sunrisers Hyderabad in 2019. The England star quickly became a fan favourite, smashing blistering fifties and anchoring chases with a perfect blend of power and placement. After dazzling crowds in orange, Bairstow shifted to Punjab Kings, where he opened with intent and kept the scoreboard rattling right through the powerplay. His clean striking over extra-cover and effortless pick-up shots over square-leg have become highlight-reel staples each season. Whether unleashing switch-hit sixes or sprinting for cheeky twos, Bairstow’s IPL journey is defined by fearless intent and match-turning cameos. Expect explosive starts and agile glovework whenever he dons the Punjab Kings jersey.

Jonny Bairstow IPL profile: 1 674 runs, 146 strike-rate, 2 hundreds, 9 fifties, 173 fours, 74 sixes, highest 114. Six seasons, 52 innings, 1 146 balls faced. 2025 Mumbai Indians, earlier stints Punjab Kings and Sunrisers Hyderabad. Elite power-hitting wicket-keeper batsman.

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