![Bairstow hammers Maharaj for 34 runs [source: @cinecricX/x.com]](https://onecricketnews.akamaized.net/parth-editor/oc-dashboard/news-images-prod/1767679266734_BairstowhammersMaharajfor34runs.jpg?type=hq)
Bairstow hammers Maharaj for 34 runs [source: @cinecricX/x.com]
Jonny Bairstow, the Sunrisers Eastern Cape batter, was at his imperial best, and alongside Quinton de Kock, the English star tore apart the Pretoria Capitals as the Sunrisers thumped them to win a one-sided contest. The Capitals batted first and scored just 176/7 on a wicket that got better as the match progressed.
In reply, the Sunrisers made a mockery of the total as Bairstow and De Kock remained unbeaten and staged a 177-run partnership to help their side win the match by 10 wickets. While their stellar partnership was the highlight of the evening, there was something else that stole the show, and it was how Bairstow tore apart Keshav Maharaj.
Most expensive over in SA20 history: Jonny Bairstow creates history
In the 12th over of the match, when Maharaj came to bowl, Bairstow had already settled at the crease, and the South African spinner was tasked with containing the Sunrisers' opening duo. However, Bairstow had some other plans as he started with three sixes in a row to rattle the left-arm spinner.
It was then followed by more carnage as the English batter hammered 4, 6, and 6 in the last 3 deliveries to hammer Maharaj for 34 runs in a single over. The Pretoria spinner looked helpless as he conceded 5 sixes against Jonny Bairstow, and this turned out to be the most expensive over in SA20 history.
Eventually, Bairstow remained unbeaten at 85 as the team won the contest without breaking a sweat. Alongside him, Quinton de Kock also remained not out at 79 off 41 balls.
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How Bairstow has fared in SA20 2025 so far
Not only in the clash against the Pretoria Capitals, but Bairstow has delivered the goods in almost all the matches for the Sunrisers, as the team sits at the top of the table after five matches.
In the four matches that the destructive opener has played in SA20 2025, he has racked up 151 runs, and it has come at a strike rate of 149.50, showcasing his brute power at the top. Bairstow and de Kock have formed a solid partnership at the top for the Sunrisers, which is reflected in the team's position in the points table, as they are closer to a playoff place.
