sport news Jonny Bairstow stakes his claim for a place in England's T20 World Cup squad... ... trends now Jonny Bairstow produced a sensational century for Punjab Kings in the IPL 34-year-old smashed nine sixes, reaching a record-setting ton off just 45 balls By Lawrence Booth Published: 00:48 BST, 27 April 2024 | Updated: 00:48 BST, 27 April 2024 Viewcomments Jonny Bairstow made his case for inclusion in England's T20 World Cup squad with a blistering 108 not out off 48 balls in the IPL at Eden Gardens. His top-order rival Phil Salt had hammered 75 off 37 balls as Kolkata Knight Riders reached 261 for six, but the previously out-of-form Bairstow responded with nine sixes as Punjab Kings completed a record T20 chase with eight wickets and eight balls to spare. England name their squad on Tuesday. In the county championship, England Test opener Ben Duckett hammered 197 not out in a Nottinghamshire total of 367 for eight against Warwickshire at Edgbaston, hitting 24 of the 230 balls he faced for four. At Headingley, Joe Root and Harry Brook added an entertaining unbroken 71 in 11.1 overs before rain intervened, with Yorkshire 276 for three against Derbyshire. Root had 65, with Brook on 44 from just 37 balls. Jonny Bairstow made his case to be included in England's T20 World Cup squad with an unbeaten century in the IPL The 34-year-old hit 108 not out off 48 balls as Punjab Kings set a T20 record for the highest successful run-chase There were wickets aplenty at The Oval, where defending champions Surrey skittled Hampshire for 151, only to slip to 123 for 5 in reply - with England Test vice-captain Ollie Pope playing on against James Fuller for just 13. Durham wicketkeeper Ollie Robinson, who has Test aspirations, made his fifth half-century in five innings, against leaders Essex at Chester-le-Street. His 86-ball 90, in a total of 358, took his season's tally to 324 runs at 81, with an eye-catching strike-rate of 91. Jonny BairstowJoe Root Share or comment on this article: Jonny Bairstow stakes his claim for a place in England's T20 World Cup squad... as the Yorkshireman hits an unbeaten century for Punjab Kings in the IPL All rights reserved for this news site (dailymail) and under his responsibility