Jonny Bairstow Registers Maiden ODI World Cup Century During IND vs ENG Game in CWC 2019

Jonny Bairstow registered his maiden World Cup century and 8th in ODIs during India vs England, CWC 2019, game at Edgbaston on June 30 (Sunday). His century came from 90 deliveries which included eight fours and six maximums to the fence. The right-handed opening batsman has been in the heat lately especially after his explosive comments on the fans following England third defeat in ICC Cricket World Cup 2019.  India vs England Live Cricket Score of ICC World Cup 2019 Match.

Bairstow achieved the feat during the 26th over of England innings. He pulled the final delivery of Hardik Pandya's over towards square-leg to complete his century. This was his maiden century in the World Cup. He had earlier came close to reaching the landmark during the England vs Afghanistan game but was dismissed in the nervous 90s. India vs England Funny Memes Flood After Rishabh Pant Gets Selected in Team India’s Playing 11 for ICC Cricket World Cup 2019 Match.

Edgbaston Gives Standing Ovation

The 29-year-old was also involved in a 160-run opening partnership with fellow opener Jason Roy (66) making them the first opening pair to record a century-run opening stand against India in CWC 2019.

Meanwhile, England captain Eoin Morgan won the toss and elected to bat first. England made two changes to their playing XI with Jason Roy and Liam Plunkett replacing James Vince and Moeen Ali in the team. Rishabh Pant made his ODI World Cup debut for India. He replaced Vijay Shankar in the IND vs ENG CWC 2019 game.

"Vijay Shankar has a toe niggle, Rishabh Pant is in. He brings in a lot of fearlessness. He has a small boundary. Once he gets to 20, then he's unstoppable," Kohli said at the toss when asked on Pant's inclusion.

On chasing, Kohli said: "Love chasing. But honestly, we would have batted first today. We haven't focused on the opposition in this tournament, that's why we have been successful."

For the hosts, who need to win their remaining two games after succumbing to back-to-back defeats, dashing opener Jason Roy made a comeback after an injury layoff. Seamer Liam Plunkett was also pencilled in for Moeen Ali.

"Tactical move to bring in Plunkett in place of Moeen. There could be a bit more pace and bounce. We are rejigged and reset as a team," England captain Eoin Morgan said.

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