IPL 2021: Mumbai Indians fans rejoice with memes after Jonny Bairstow’s hit-wicket dismissal

As people across the country are grappling with the second wave of the coronavirus pandemic, the ongoing Indian Premier League has brought much-needed respite to many. While the match between Mumbai Indians and Sunrisers Hyderabad in Chennai left the supporters of the former disappointed, it was Jonny Bairstow’s wicket that caught the attention of many.

Scoring 43 runs off 22 balls, Bairstow’s game looked promising while chasing a 151-run target against Mumbai Indians. However, the English cricketer’s hit-wicket brought his innings to an unfortunate end. Bairstow, who scored 3 boundaries and 4 maximums, hit his own stumps while trying to hit a ramp shot. Bairstow’s run-out adversely affected the game, leading to SRH’s defeat.

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— Maqbool (@im_maqbool) April 18, 2021

While Mumbai Indians fans rejoiced but many thanked Bairstow with hilarious memes and jokes for crashing the base of his own stumps that made the win easier for the competing team. Here, take a look:

#MIvSRH #Bairstow #Warner #SRH
Playing on same pitch :

Bairstow Warner pic.twitter.com/BcBOqHaXBL

— 𝐒𝐨𝐯𝐚𝐧 𝐊𝐮𝐦𝐛𝐡𝐚𝐤𝐚𝐫™ 2 (@Sovan_2001) April 17, 2021

#KaneWilliamson #OrangeArmy. Maybe Jonny Bairstow is checking lights are working?? #Bairstow pic.twitter.com/nE1NtfSd2L

— Ali (@MohdAliMoosani) April 17, 2021

#MIvsSRH
Quinton De Kock hit four run on first ball
Everyone pic.twitter.com/ldyLk1PF62

— SAHIL (@o_sahil03) April 17, 2021

Batsmen while chasing at chepauk after 10 overs : #SRH#SRHvMI #Bairstow #Warner #ManishPandey #KKRvMI pic.twitter.com/qXP8zFO88s

— Akshay Bherwani (@akshaybherwani) April 17, 2021

Bairstow innings today:#MIvsSRH pic.twitter.com/qhb7MWhoXY

— Ssrfan (@Ssrfan478780364) April 17, 2021