India’s T20I captain Suryakumar Yadav posted a heartfelt message for opener Ishan Kishan on social media after the Men in Blue’s T20 World Cup 2026 encounter against Pakistan. The high-voltage clash took place on Sunday, February 15, at the R. Premadasa Stadium in Colombo.
Opting to bat first, Kishan played a scintillating knock, smashing 77 runs off just 40 deliveries, laced with 10 boundaries and three sixes, guiding India to a competitive total of 175/7. In response, a disciplined and collective bowling display saw Pakistan bundled out for 114, sealing a convincing 61-run win.
Following the game, Suryakumar shared a photo with the left-hander on his Instagram story and captioned it:
“Jiya ho Bihar ke lala.”
With this victory, India secured their spot in the Super 8 stage and sit at the top of Group A with six points from three matches.
“Back your strengths and believe” – Ishan Kishan
Ishan Kishan earned the Player of the Match award for his impressive 77-run innings. Speaking at the post-match presentation, he mentioned that he focused on backing his natural strengths while also putting in effort to improve his off-side play.
He further stated that defeating Pakistan would give the team a significant confidence boost heading into the upcoming matches. He said [as quoted by ESPNcricinfo]:
“The pitch wasn’t that easy, so I just believed in my strengths and focused on watching the ball. I’ve worked hard on my off-side game and aimed to find gaps and rotate strike, knowing 160–170 would be a good total.”
“India-Pakistan is always special. Beating them boosts our confidence. Bumrah and Hardik were outstanding — Jassi is brilliant with the new ball and at the death, and Hardik executed his plans perfectly.”
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