IPL 2022: Flop Overseas XI from the third week of the tournament

2. Jonny Bairstow (C) (PBKS)

Jonny Bairstow who has the ability to fire in the powerplay has been very calm till the third week of the tournament. Playing for Punjab Kings this season, Bairstow has a major responsibility to finally get his team over the line this season. Although the British stalwart has only batted in two innings, his strike rate reads 95.24, which is concerning to the franchisee who bought him for INR 6.75 crores.

He has the potential to hit the ball out of the park whenever he wants and he will, given he spends some more time on-field. The 32-year-old has scored consistently well in the past three IPL editions and is believed to continue the form. Overall, the English cricketer has amassed 1059 runs in 30 matches at an average of 39.19.

Punjab will hope Bairstow fires all cylinders and provides good starts at the top in the upcoming games as the competition approaches its business end. They have always managed to take a defeat out of a well-woven victory. The side defeated Mumbai Indians by 12 runs that too again in the last over.