England wicketkeeper-batsman Jonny Bairstow is currently playing for Sunrisers Eastern Cape in the ongoing season of the South African T20 league, SA20. Bairstow hasn't had the opportunity to play international cricket since 2024. He also went unsold in the recent IPL 2026 mini-auction. However, despite this, Bairstow is making his mark in the SA20. In one of the league matches, Bairstow scored 34 runs in an over bowled by Keshav Maharaj, becoming the batsman with the most runs scored in a single over in SA20 history.
Jonny Bairstow scored 34 runs in one over bowled by Keshav Maharaj
Playing for Sunrisers Eastern Cape, Jonny Bairstow scored 34 runs in a single over against Pretoria Capitals. The 12th over of the Sunrisers' innings saw five sixes and a four. The over was bowled by Pretoria Capitals captain and star spinner Keshav Maharaj. The first ball was short, and Bairstow dispatched it over mid-wicket for a six. The second ball went 92 meters over cow corner. The third ball went for another six over mid-wicket. Bairstow then swept the fourth ball for a four. Maharaj bowled a full-length delivery for the fifth ball, which Bairstow hit over long-off for a boundary. He then hit the last ball over the bowler's head for a six, bringing the total for the over to 34 runs.
In the 14th match of the SA20, Sunrisers Eastern Cape defeated Pretoria Capitals by 10 wickets. Batting first after winning the toss, Pretoria Capitals scored 176 runs for the loss of 7 wickets in their 20 overs. The Sunrisers chased down the target without losing a single wicket in just 14.2 overs. Quinton de Kock remained unbeaten on 79 runs, while Jonny Bairstow scored 85 runs. Bairstow hit 8 fours and 6 sixes in his 45-ball innings, while de Kock also smashed 5 fours and 6 sixes off 41 balls.
Most Expensive over in SA20 history
| Runs | Batsman | Bowler | Season |
|---|---|---|---|
| 34 | Jonny Bairstow | Keshav Maharaj | 2026 |
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