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Jonny Bairstow: A cricketer’s journey from Yorkshire to international stardom

Jonathan Marc Bairstow (born 26 September 1989) is a premier English right-handed wicket-keeper-batter known for his aggressive, high-scoring style in all three formats of the game. A key member of England's 2019 Cricket World Cup-winning side, he has played extensively for Yorkshire and various T20 franchises, including a prominent stint with Welsh Fire in The Hundred. 

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Full Name
Jonathan Marc Bairstow
Place Of Birth
Bradford, Yorkshire,
Height
5 ft 11 in (175 cm)
Eye Colour
Blue
Country
England
Jersey No.
51
Batting Style
Right Hand Bat
Bowling Style
Right-Hand Bat
Role
Wicketkeeper Batter
Father
David Bairstow
Mother
Janet Bairstow
Sister
Rebecca Bairstow
Brother
Andrew Bairstow
Zodiac Sign
Libra
Hobbies
Playing Football, Rugby &Hockey
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Born
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Stats

Match Format Date Runs BF 4s 6s SR
Leicestershire vs Yorkshire · Match 48 T20 June 7, 2026 39 21 8 0 185.71
Yorkshire vs Lancashire · Match 43 T20 June 5, 2026 73 44 7 4 165.91
Yorkshire vs Gloucestershire · Match 31 T20 May 31, 2026 4 4 1 0 100.00
Durham vs Yorkshire · Match 22 T20 May 29, 2026 43 37 2 2 116.22
Yorkshire vs Derbyshire · Match 15 T20 May 24, 2026 8 9 1 0 88.89
Nottinghamshire vs Yorkshire · Match 5 T20 May 22, 2026 83 47 9 4 176.60

Teams Jonny Bairstow Played In

  • International: England (2011–2024)
  • Domestic/County: Yorkshire (2009–present)
  • The Hundred: Welsh Fire (2021–2023, 2025)
  • IPL: Sunrisers Hyderabad (2019–2021), Punjab Kings (2022–2024), Mumbai Indians (2025)
  • Other: Peshawar Zalmi (PSL), Kerala Knights (T10), Joburg Super Kings 

Jonny Bairstow Debuts In International Cricket

  • Test- 17 May 2012 vs West Indies in London
  • ODI- 16 September 2011 vs India in Cardiff
  • T20I- 23 September 2011 vs West Indies in London

Jonny Bairstow Records

• For the sensational 654 runs in the 2007 season of English County Cricket, Jonny was named the winner of the Young Wisden Schools Cricketer of the
year award.

• In the 2008 season, he played second-XI cricket for Yorkshire, scoring 308 runs in 6 matches at an average of 61.60.

• Bairstow, being a wicketkeeper, has twice claimed nine dismissals in a test match; first against South Africa in January 2016 and second against Sri Lanka in May 2016.

Jonny Bairstow Girlfriends

  • Bairstow is dating singer Eleanor Tomlinson.
  • ELEANOR TOMLINSON’S INSTAGRAM:@eleanortomlinson

Jonny Bairstow Salary

  • – IPL 2025 – INR 5.25 Crore 
  • Net Worth (Approx) – INR 21 crore.

Jonny Bairstow Cars

  • Aston Martin DBX
  • BMW 5 Series
  • Range Rover

FAQs About Jonny Bairstow

Who is Jonny Bairstow’s father?

Jonny is the second son of former Yorkshire and England wicket-keeper David Bairstow.

Who is the brother of Jonny Bairstow ?

He is the younger half-brother of former Derbyshire player Andrew Bairstow.

What other sports did Jonny Bairstow play?

Bairstow also played for the Leeds United youth football team.