Twitter lauds Ishan Kishan as youngster scores 82 under pressure against Pakistan in Asia Cup 2023 Group A fixture
By Saurabh Anand
Ishan Kishan scored 82 runs off 81 balls with 9 fours and 2 sixes in his innings.
Wicket-keeper Ishan Kishan’s brave knock let India breathe in their opening Asia Cup clash against Pakistan in Kandy. Kishan’s splendid half-century put India back in the front seat as he along with all-rounder Hardik Pandya added 138 run stand for the 5th wicket. Shaheen Afridi picked up early wickets after the initial rain break and sent India captain Rohit Sharma and number 3 batsman Virat Kohli back into the hut. Soon, Haris Rauf also chipped in with 2 wickets and got Shreyas Iyer and Shubman Gill. After these 4 wickets, Ishan Kishan and Hardik Pandya took charge and brought India back into the game.
Kishan’s 4th consecutive fifty
Ishan Kishan played a magnificent knock of 82 runs in 81 balls with 9 fours and 2 sky-high sixes. Kishan looked comfortable in his inning and he along with Hardik Pandya allowed India to have a breather after Pakistan’s early attack on their top-order. Kishan didn’t look stuck in his wicket and kept on the scoring rate going around 5-6 Runs per over in his inning. Kishan’s approach made Babar Azam and Pakistani bowlers go back a little in defensive mode. Kishan also moved his feet nicely against spinners and didn’t allow Shadab Khan and Mohamad Nawaz to settle down in their rhythm.
Here’s how twitter reacted to Ishan Kishan’s brilliant innings:
Love the composure and maturity that Ishan Kishan has shown. This has been an admirable innings. A left hander in the middle order is invaluable and he has forced the selectors to look at him closely.
— Harsha Bhogle (@bhogleharsha) September 2, 2023
That was a very special inning from Ishan Kishan. What a joy it is to see a youngster coming out and playing outside his normal position to take team India out of trouble 👏 #INDvsPAK
— Irfan Pathan (@IrfanPathan) September 2, 2023
Fourth consecutive fifty for Ishan. A fifty in his first game against Pakistan. Batting in the middle order…with the top being blown away by Pakistan’s pace. An absolutely stellar effort by Ishan Kishan. 👏👏 #IndvPak #AsiaCup
— Aakash Chopra (@cricketaakash) September 2, 2023
Ishan Kishan vs Pak bowlers today, well played @ishankishan51 👏🏽 #INDvPAK pic.twitter.com/44ugQHWewp
— Wasim Jaffer (@WasimJaffer14) September 2, 2023
This is how you can become a hero 💥When you perform under pressure Well played 💪Ishan Kishan🔥#INDvPAK pic.twitter.com/os9LYyd6FU
— VECTOR⁴⁵ (@Vector_45R) September 2, 2023
From 48/3 to 207/5, saved IND from a shameful collapse, well played ishan kishan. Chin up, you delivered your best , the future is bright ❤️ pic.twitter.com/4W3GrjurU6
— Yashvi. (@BreatheKohli) September 2, 2023
Top knocks by @hardikpandya7 and @ishankishan51 to rescue India but Pakistan comes back with two quick wickets of @imjadeja and @imShard. India might end up 20-30 runs short here.#IndvPak #AsiaCup
— Robin Aiyuda Uthappa (@robbieuthappa) September 2, 2023
Ishan Kishan in the last 4 ODI matches:52(46) vs WI55(55) vs WI77(64) vs WI82(81) vs PAKHe has played in tough conditions and doing so well for Team India – incredible batting performance. pic.twitter.com/ggkr4mNW8g
— Johns. (@CricCrazyJohns) September 2, 2023
ISHAN KISHAN – THE SAVIOUR OF INDIAN BATTING UNIT…!!!A fifty in 54 balls with 6 fours and a six. Came in when India were 48/3 and soon 66/5, played Rauf and other bowlers exceptionally. A quality innings by Kishan! pic.twitter.com/yoQELsPqT1
— Mufaddal Vohra (@mufaddal_vohra) September 2, 2023
Making a 𝗦𝗧𝗔𝗧𝗘𝗠𝗘𝗡𝗧 on the big occasion! 👊Ladies and gentlemen, Ishan Kishan 🫡#OneFamily #AsiaCup2023 #PAKvIND @ishankishan51 pic.twitter.com/Gq78hId8oX
— Mumbai Indians (@mipaltan) September 2, 2023
Don’t stop, Ishan Kishan 👊🇮🇳 pic.twitter.com/LrAetNjJda
— Rajasthan Royals (@rajasthanroyals) September 2, 2023
India will remember this, Ishan Kishan. 👏 pic.twitter.com/gF9NhItqDB
— Rajasthan Royals (@rajasthanroyals) September 2, 2023
Just two wicket keeping batters from Jharkhand making India proud! 🇮🇳#INDvPAK | @msdhoni | Ishan Kishan pic.twitter.com/5SUMPEqSRn
— KolkataKnightRiders (@KKRiders) September 2, 2023
Well done, Ishan Kishan!▪️ Middle order for Mumbai Indians in 2020: Gets 550+ runs▪️ Made to open in ODIs: Gets a double hundred. ▪️ Opening slots full: Waits for his chance.▪️ MI looking for an opening partner for Rohit: Puts his hand up.With the World Cup a month away,…
— KSR (@KShriniwasRao) September 2, 2023
Coming as the replacement of KL Rahul in this encounter, Fans are now demanding to let him play as he is running high in confidence in this format. Ishan Kishan has now smashed 4 consecutive half-centuries in his last 4 ODI innings. He smashed back-to-back three fifties against West Indies in the 3-match ODI series in July. His innings has now provided India a comfortable position as they are cruising ahead towards a big score in the innings. Fans were elated to see Kishan taking up this huge responsibility on his shoulders in a big-pressure game like this.
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Hardik Pandya is also going strong with his innings as number 6 batter in the Indian middle order. Kishan and Pandya’s partnership came in as a blessing in disguise and as a preparation for the worst-case scenario in the upcoming World Cup. In case Rahul gets ruled out, Kishan will be playing as his replacement and Pandya is fixed as the Number 6 batter. Both of these guys will be crucial for India when top-order falters like this in a crucial game. Team India will be looking to close down their innings close to 300 runs mark.
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