Twitter Reaction: Jonny Bairstow slams quickfire ton as England secure a series win

Jonny Bairstow played an impressive and uncharacteristic inning of 104 from just 60 deliveries to ensure that the Englishmen continued their impressive run of form and clinched victory in yet another ODI series. This is also one of the rare feats for Kane Williamson and his band of merry men, especially given the fact that they are losing only their second ODI series at home from the 10 played in the country thus far.

Ross Taylor missed out on the fifth and final ODI at Christchurch following a bevy of injuries he had sustained in the previous encounter that saw him smash a mammoth century. His absence was felt by the Kiwis when they had yet another top-order collapse at the hands of Chris Woakes and company. While Martin Guptill provided the glue to the innings, the batsmen at the other end fell like nine pins before being reduced to 6/93 when Guptill’s uncharacteristic innings eventually came to a conclusion.

It came down to the left-handed batting pair of Mitchell Santner and Henry Nicholls that would eventually stitch a partnership that would help the hosts claw away from the predicament they had dug themselves into. Santner once again exhibited the form he had with the bat in previous matches as the Kiwis scampered to 223.

Nobody, least of all Tim Southee and Trent Boult would have anticipated the batting exuberance that Jonny Bairstow would unleash on them. Not known for his explosive batting nature, the 28-year old smashed the ball to all parts and brought up his century in just 60-odd deliveries – an interesting feat for a batsman who is generally associated with Test cricket. He was well supported on the other end by Alex Hales who also brought up his half-century.

The partnership eventually concluded when Bout dismissed Bairstow, but it seemed too late as the Brits ensured victory in the 32nd over.

Here are a few tweets from the match

Woke up early and well before my alarm so thought I would watch the end of the cricket. Didn't wake up early enough it turns out ?. Fantastic from England. Really good series win that. #NZvENG

— Stuart Chappell (@Mareschappie) March 10, 2018

What a brilliant innings by @jbairstow21 in a series decider absolutely dominated from the ball one #NZvENG

— Vipin Bajaj (@iamvipin44) March 10, 2018

Killing notions that he's just a 'new ball bowler' ?
Has the complete backing of his captain ?
Leading the ??????? white-ball attack ?

For picking up 10 wickets in the tournament, @chriswoakes was adjudged Man of The Series! #PlayBold #NZvENG

PC: Rooter pic.twitter.com/Fjnj7jJd43

— Royal Challengers (@RCBTweets) March 10, 2018

The England 50-over side is dashing! They have won nine of their last ten ODI series. A bunch of attacking cricketers! #NZvEng

— Faisal Caesar (@faisalyorker) March 10, 2018

England have been playing some good cricket in limited overs since last 2-3 years. Their recent series victory against kiwis in NZ is one of the proofs of their glory. Would be good to see them in CWC 19 in England. #NZvENG

— Shantanu Smart (@smartshantanu) March 10, 2018

So pleased to wake up for the last 90 mins of cricket & ?…..no cricket. Well done @englandcricket on win with 17.2 overs to spare. #NZvENG

— John Campbell (@stockportjr) March 10, 2018

Johnny Bairstow:

First 38 balls: 50 Runs
Next 20 balls: 50 Runs

Back to Back ODI Centuries!#NZvENG #ENGvNZ

— #IPL2018 #IPL2018 (@VIVOIPL_Score) March 10, 2018

Another ODI series win for England overseas. They are on a roll, and a team to beat in this format. #EngvsNz #NZvENG #NZvsENG

— Zakaria Shah (@zakshahofficial) March 10, 2018

Kiwis took some good catches and dropped some simple ones #NZvENG

— Sridhar Ganti (@sridhar1047) March 10, 2018

From getting knocked out in group stages of World cup to winning ODI series against Australia and New Zealand away, they look most challenging for next World Cup at their home.#NZvENG

— Santhosh Udupa (@udupa_tuttu) March 10, 2018

In a country with small grounds it is heartening to see a bowler get the man of the series #NZvENG

— Sridhar Ganti (@sridhar1047) March 10, 2018

Congrats @jbairstow21 ! Fastest ODI hundred by an opening batsman for England. He well and truly cemented his place at the top of the order in ODIs #NZvENG

— fahim ahmed (@fahim_ahmed23) March 10, 2018

In 2015 @englandcricket were humiliated in the CWC in Aus & NZ. 3 years later they’ve followed up beating the world champions in Aus by beating the runners-up in NZ. Remarkable turnaround almost complete, the small matter of a home CWC to win now. #NZvENG

— Andrew Lowe (@AndrewLowe8) March 10, 2018

Smiles all around!@chriswoakes wins Player of the Series award for his brilliance with the ball. #NZvENG pic.twitter.com/hEQrusqXAY

— ICC (@ICC) March 10, 2018

Consistency as an artform, expressed best by @MitchellSantner with his splendid batting performances throughout the series. Leading the Kiwi fightback from the front with a brilliant knock of 67(71). #NZvENG #WhistlePodu ??

— Chennai Super Kings (@ChennaiIPL) March 10, 2018