Unlucky Jonny Bairstow: Twitterati react to England wicketkeeper’s dismissal for 99 in fourth Ashes Test

Jonny Bairstow’s blistering knock of 99* sent cricket fans to the edge of their seats in a thrilling third day of the Ashes as England were bundled out for a mammoth 592 in their first innings. Despite missing out on a century, Bairstow’s exceptional performance has given England a vital lead against Australia. In the Fourth Ashes Test, Bairstow produced an extraordinary counter-attacking display, but fell well short of his century and remained unbeaten on 99. England posted a mammoth total of 592, with Bairstow’s innings playing a key role in helping the home team take a massive 275-run lead over Australia.

Jonny Bairstow’s 99 pics on TL are making me worried RN – Mon (@4sacinom) 21 July 2023

Brilliant innings from Jonny Bairstow at Old Trafford.

Bairstow remained unbeaten on 99* (81) with the help of 10 fours and 4 sixes.

He deserves a century.

– Parth Tripathi (@ParthTr94896821) 21 July 2023

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Heartbreaking for Jonny Bairstow…!!

England were dismissed for 592 runs. Bairstow remained unbeaten after scoring 99* (81). Incredible innings from Bairstow, he completely ripped apart the Australian bowling. Miserably missed his century! pic.twitter.com/7GkBiNCuOL— Nikhil (@nikhilllsathe) 21 July 2023

Jonny Bairstow’s explosive innings

He finished with the seventh 99 in men’s Test history #Ashes pic.twitter.com/Zs3EKKHKSB— cricket.com.au (@cricketcomau) 21 July 2023

#johnny Bairstow on fire, played Wall, bad luck for your 100, next time you got it. pic.twitter.com/3WYQPG45W4– Mosiur Rahman (@MosiurR88949382) 21 July 2023

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Cricket fans were left in awe of Bairstow’s batting prowess, and his partnership with the tailenders demonstrated remarkable determination and skill. However, despite the disappointment of missing out on a hundred, Bairstow’s knock has undoubtedly put England in a strong position.

Twitter reactions on Bairstow’s heroics

Cricket fans took to Twitter to praise Jonny Bairstow’s excellent innings. Some lauded England’s commendable effort, while other users lauded Bairstow’s ability to bat with the tail and take England to a formidable total. Notably, Bairstow became the second batsman in Ashes history to be dismissed for 99, joining Steve Waugh from 1995. The ongoing Twitter buzz around Bairstow’s innings reflects the excitement and anticipation of the current Ashes series, with fans eagerly waiting for the next innings to see if he can reach a decent century.

England’s dominance in the first innings

England’s first innings performance has given them a massive 275-run lead, setting up for an exciting Test match against Australia. England’s batting lineup showed great depth and resilience, with Zak Crawley’s sensational 189, Root’s 84, and vital runs from Harry Brook, Moeen and Stokes all contributing. Bairstow’s unbeaten 99 finalized the mammoth score of 592. Despite Australia’s impressive bowling, including Hazlewood’s five-wicket haul, England managed to build up a substantial lead, putting them in a prime position to level the series if the weather cooperated.