Ishan Kishan's Heroics Propel India to Competitive Total Against Pakistan

Ishan Kishan delivered an outstanding performance, scoring 77 runs off 40 balls, to boost India's score to 175 for seven in their T20 World Cup match against Pakistan. Despite a difficult pitch and early setbacks, Kishan's efforts were pivotal in setting a competitive total.


Devdiscourse News Desk | Colombo | Updated: 15-02-2026 20:44 IST | Created: 15-02-2026 20:44 IST
Ishan Kishan's Heroics Propel India to Competitive Total Against Pakistan
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Ishan Kishan emerged as the standout performer with a scintillating 77 off just 40 balls, steering India to a formidable 175 for seven in their T20 World Cup showdown against Pakistan on Sunday. Confronted with a challenging pitch, Kishan's knock was instrumental in countering early setbacks after Abhishek Sharma fell in the first over bowled by Salman Ali Agha.

India faced a tough opposition from Pakistan's spinners, who managed to curb the scoring rate effectively. Despite the pressure, India captain Suryakumar Yadav contributed an important 32 runs off 27 balls. Pakistan's pace attack was largely unused, with Agha opting for just two overs.

Saim Ayub emerged as the star among Pakistan's bowlers, claiming three crucial wickets for 25 runs over his four overs. However, it was Kishan's extraordinary performance that set the tone for India's innings in this high-stakes encounter.

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