South Africa vs England: Jonny Bairstow Happy With His Batting Contribution In White-Ball Format For Country | Cricket News
England batsman Jonny Bairstow played a match-winning knock against South Africa in the first T20I on Friday. Bairstow smashed an unbeaten 86 from 48 balls as England produced a stunning comeback to seal the game with four balls to spare. Bairstow, who is often regarded as the best white-ball opener, came into bat at number four in the first match. The right-handed batsman is now relishing the new role and believes that he can bat anywhere in the order, as long as he has a role in the team.
“I’m really happy with where my game is at. The calmness and composure was really pleasing. Seeing England over the line is important. I want to be playing cricket for England. I don’t mind [where I bat]. As long as I’m contributing and putting in match-winning performances, so be it,” ESPNcricinfo quoted Baistow as saying.
Chasing 180, England got off to the worst possible start as Jason Roy made a walk back in the very first over.
A few minutes later, Lungi Ngidi struck with the first ball of his spell as Jos Buttler departed after scoring a paltry seven runs.
