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[Watch] Jonny Bairstow & Shashak Singh Go Emotional After Crushing Run Chase Vs KKR

Punjab Kings won by 8 wickets against KKR [AP]Punjab Kings won by 8 wickets against KKR [AP]

In a sensational display of power-hitting and sheer determination, Jonny Bairstow and Shashank Singh orchestrated a monumental run chase that left both players visibly emotional and embracing each other in sheer jubilation. 

The clash between Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) and Punjab Kings (PBKS) at the iconic Eden Gardens witnessed a breathtaking spectacle that will be etched in the annals of cricketing history.


Opting to bowl first, PBKS faced the daunting task of chasing down a mammoth total of 262 set by KKR. However, led by Jonny Bairstow's sublime century - his second in the Indian Premier League (IPL) - and Shashank Singh's blistering cameo of 68 runs off just 28 balls, PBKS scripted a fairy-tale-like victory that defied all odds.

As the winning runs were struck, Bairstow and Singh embraced each other, overwhelmed by the magnitude of their achievement. Tears welled up in Bairstow's eyes, a poignant moment symbolizing his triumph over recent struggles in form. 

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For PBKS, this victory holds profound significance, breaking a streak of four consecutive losses and catapulting them to victory against a formidable opponent like KKR.

This monumental triumph also etched its place in the record books as PBKS registered the highest-ever successful chase in T20 history. For a team that had faced its fair share of challenges, this win resonates as a beacon of hope and inspiration, rejuvenating their campaign in the IPL.