Jonny Bairstow Player Profile
Jonny Bairstow, a right-handed wicket-keeping batsman for England, gained early recognition by winning the prestigious Young Wisden Schools Cricketer of the Year award in 2007. He made his first-class debut in 2009 and quickly became a regular for Yorkshire. His international debut came in 2011, and he quickly impressed with his aggressive batting. Despite a period of adjustment, Bairstow became a key player for England, notably in the 2019 World Cup, where he was the second-highest run-scorer for the winning team. His Test career flourished, especially under coach Brendon McCullum, despite recent injury setbacks.
| Player Name | Jonny Bairstow |
| Birth Date | 1989-09-26 |
| Nationality | ENG |
| T20I Debut | - |
| Jersey No | 51 |
| Batting Style | RH |
| Bowling Style | O |
| Player Role | Wicketkeeper Batsman |
Jonny Bairstow T20 Stats
Jonny Bairstow made his T20 debut against the West Indies in 2011. Since then, he has played 71 games, scoring 1,533 runs at a strike rate of 137.24, including 10 fifties. An aggressive player known for providing strong starts, Bairstow has established himself as a force to be reckoned with in T20 leagues, particularly the IPL. In 2019, he formed a dominant opening partnership with David Warner for Sunrisers Hyderabad, delivering great performances throughout the season. Bairstow moved to Punjab Kings, where he continued to excel. Notably, he scored a century (108) while chasing a record total of 262 in the IPL. On his day, Bairstow is a formidable player, capable of giving his team an explosive start.
Batting Stats Overall
| MAT | INN | Runs | HS | AVG | SR | 50's | 100's | 4's | 6's |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 70 | 64 | 1512 | 90 | 29.65 | 137.58 | 10 | 0 | 135 | 67 |
Batting Stats vs Opponent
| Team | MAT | INN | Runs | HS | AVG | SR | 50's | 100's | 4's | 6's |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Afghanistan | 1 | 1 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 240 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Australia | 5 | 5 | 102 | 55 | 34 | 125.93 | 1 | 0 | 6 | 7 |
| Bangladesh | 1 | 1 | 8 | 8* | 0 | 200 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| India | 10 | 10 | 174 | 40* | 24.86 | 133.85 | 0 | 0 | 12 | 8 |
| New Zealand | 14 | 14 | 330 | 86* | 30 | -0.66 | 2 | 0 | 31 | 18 |
| Pakistan | 9 | 9 | 160 | 60* | 22.86 | 125 | 1 | 0 | 12 | 5 |
| South Africa | 15 | 15 | 485 | 90 | 44.09 | -0.49 | 4 | 0 | 46 | 21 |
| Sri Lanka | 6 | 6 | 66 | 51 | 16.5 | -0.13 | 1 | 0 | 6 | 2 |
| West Indies | 9 | 9 | 175 | 68 | 25 | -0.18 | 1 | 0 | 20 | 5 |
Bowling Stats Overall
| MAT | WKT | BBF | AVG | SR | 4W | 5W |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 70 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Jonny Bairstow T20 World Cup Stats
A veteran of the England T20 World Cup setup, Bairstow made his debut in the 2012 edition hosted by Sri Lanka. However, it wasn't the tournament he had envisioned, managing only 38 runs in 5 matches under spin-friendly conditions. Nearly nine years later, Bairstow returned to the grandest stage in the 2021 edition. His performance wasn't much better, scoring just 47 runs in six matches, averaging 11.75. Bringing his T20 World Cup career total to 88 runs in 11 matches at a strike rate of 96.59, Bairstow will be hoping to make a significant impact this time around.