R. Putting up a brilliant batting display at the Premadasa Stadium, IndiaExplosive opener of Ishan Kishan Has redefined aggression against arch rivals Pakistan. moving towards t20 world cup 2026 On February 15, 2026, he turned the high-pressure environment of Colombo into his personal playground, destroying a powerful bowling attack with surgical precision. His masterclass in boundary-hitting ensured that despite the early setback, the momentum was firmly back in the favor of the Men in Blue.
Ishan Kishan’s 77-run inning against Pakistan earns him a place in the elite list along with Virat Kohli and Gautam Gambhir
By playing a breathtaking inning of 77 runs in just 40 balls, Kishan has officially joined an elite and elite class of Indian greats. He has become the fourth Indian batsman to score a half-century against Pakistan in the history of T20 World Cup, with which his name is also registered. Gautam Gambhir, Virat Kohli And Robin Uthappa. Kishan’s innings was particularly important as he neutralized the ‘mystery’ spin Osman Tariq and off spin salman aghaWho had earlier dismissed Abhishek Sharma on zero. His 10 fours and 3 sixes not only put India in a strong position but also made him the first Indian wicketkeeper-batsman to achieve this feat in the history of the tournament.
| batter | score | place/year | match type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Robin Uthappa | 50 (39) | Durban, 2007 | group stage |
| Gautam Gambhir | 75 (54) | Johannesburg, 2007 | Last |
| Virat Kohli | 78 (61)* | Colombo, 2012 | group stage |
| Virat Kohli | 55(37)* | Kolkata, 2016 | group stage |
| Virat Kohli | 57 (49) | Dubai, 2021 | group stage |
| Virat Kohli | 82 (53)* | Melbourne, 2022 | group stage |
| Ishan Kishan | 77 (40) | Colombo, 2026 | group stage |
Sam Ayub stops India’s momentum in T20 World Cup 2026 match
The high-octane clash began with a ‘no-handshake’ policy at the toss, but India immediately regained control through Kishan’s historic 77-run attack. However, the game took a dramatic turn in the middle overs as Pakistan Saim Ayyub Planned a surprise collapse to get his team back into the competition. After removing Kishan in the 9th over, Ayub returned to remove him in the 15th over. Tilak Verma (25) and hardik pandya (0) on consecutive balls, reducing India to 126/4. Kishan has been the undisputed star of India’s 2026 campaign so far, adding this masterclass to his 24-ball 61 against Namibia, but now the pressure is squarely on the captain Suryakumar Yadav And Shivam Dubey To save the innings in the death overs.