Ishan Kishan smashed 77 off 40, taking charge after the early wicket
His knock included 10 fours and three sixes in a fearless counterattack
Saim Ayub finally ended the innings, giving Pakistan a much-needed breakthrough
India’s blockbuster T20 World Cup 2026 fixture against arch-rivals Pakistan in Colombo delivered on its hype long before the final result was clear. After Pakistan won the toss and elected to bowl, India got a massive impact knock from Ishan Kishan.
The left-handed batter counter-punched brilliantly to steady the innings following an early loss of Abhishek Sharma on a duck. Kishan showed intent from the start and continued diespite Abhishek's loss, eventually smashing a 27-ball fifty in a crucial clash.
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Ishan Kishan Provides Strong Start to India
Kishan played a valuable 77-run knock off 40 balls which was not just quick, it was decisive. With 10 fours and three sixes, he played with intent and controlled aggression against Pakistan’s varied bowling attack, particularly keeping the scoreboard ticking against both pace and spin.
His innings didn’t just rescue India after a jolt in the first over; it flipped the pressure back onto Pakistan and injected confidence into the chase.
Although he was eventually dismissed by Saim Ayub, the impact of his blitz reverberated through the rest of India’s innings, making his contribution a central highlight of this much-anticipated matchup.
