‘Without skill and experience…’: Shami drops blunt truth after match-winning spell | Cricket News – The Times of India
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‘Without skill and experience…’: Shami drops blunt truth after match-winning spell | Cricket News – The Times of India


‘Without skill and experience…’: Shami drops blunt truth after match-winning spell | Cricket News – The Times of India
Lucknow Super Giants’ captain Rishabh Pant, right, with Mohammed Shami (PTI Photo)

Mohammed Shami delivered a clinical spell to guide Lucknow Super Giants to a five-wicket win over Sunrisers Hyderabad in Hyderabad, later explaining the tactical shift behind his success. The veteran pacer returned outstanding figures of 2 for 9 in his four overs, including a remarkable 18 dot balls, setting the tone early as LSG ripped through SRH’s top order. The hosts eventually recovered to 156 for 9, but the total never looked enough. Speaking after being named Player of the Match, Shami revealed that his decision to rely more on slower deliveries came from observing trends from the previous season. “Last year I was here, a lot of slower balls were bowled. That was in my mind, the bowlers and the opponents bowled a lot of slower balls, so I thought why not I try it too,” Shami said at the post-match presentation. His impact was immediate. Shami struck in the opening over to remove Abhishek Sharma for a duck and soon sent back Travis Head, leaving SRH rattled early. Ishan Kishan also fell cheaply, as the innings spiralled during the Powerplay. At 22 for 3 and then 26 for 4, SRH were staring at a collapse before Nitish Kumar Reddy and Heinrich Klaasen stitched together a crucial 116-run stand to revive the innings. Shami stressed that the victory was important after a setback in the previous game and spoke about the need to maintain rhythm and fitness through consistent cricket. “We are very happy because we had lost the previous match at home, so it was very important for us to win this match to build momentum. Once you get that start, the winning momentum continues. (on his preparation for this IPL) If you like cricket, and if you want to play at any level, then it is important to be in touch with the game,” Shami said. He also underlined the importance of preparation and adaptability, highlighting how staying match-ready helped him execute his plans effectively. “If you want to perform at a good level, it’s very important to maintain your fitness. First, you have to be fit then you can show your skill. Regarding domestic cricket, my plan was to be in touch with the game, so that I can be in the flow. That’s why I played all the matches. (on his changes to his bowling today) Without skill and without experience, nothing works. It’s about quickly adapting to the conditions and reading them is very important,” he added. Despite SRH’s late recovery, LSG stayed in control during the chase, with the skipper leading from the front with an unbeaten 68 to seal a comfortable win.


Big call! Ishan Kishan opts for Rs 13 crore star in clash vs Rishabh Pant-led LSG | Cricket News – The Times of India
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Big call! Ishan Kishan opts for Rs 13 crore star in clash vs Rishabh Pant-led LSG | Cricket News – The Times of India


Big call! Ishan Kishan opts for Rs 13 crore star in clash vs Rishabh Pant-led LSG | Cricket News – The Times of India
Ishan Kishan and Rishabh Pant (Image credit: BCCI/IPL)

NEW DELHI: Lucknow Super Giants captain Rishabh Pant won the toss and opted to bowl against Ishan Kishan-led Sunrisers Hyderabad in their IPL clash on Sunday.LSG, who lost their opening match of the season to Delhi Capitals, made one change to their playing XI, bringing in Manimaran Siddharth in place of Anrich Nortje.“We are looking to bowl first. The wicket is good, but at the same time, you know, their main strength is batting. So, let them bat first. We can put them under pressure in the second innings. We keep on coming here every year, that’s not a new challenge. But at the same time, this is one team which can hurt you well. But at the same time, whoever plays the better cricket will win,” Pant said.

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“(On the conditions) It looks like a good wicket for sure. But at the same time, there is something in the wicket. After the powerplay, I think it might stick into the wicket as much. The ball will get older and it’s going to be harder to score. Just one change, Sid (Manimaran Siddharth) comes in for Nortje. (Will you open today?) We’ll see, we’ll see,” he added.Sunrisers Hyderabad, who lost their opener to Royal Challengers Bengaluru before bouncing back against Kolkata Knight Riders, also made changes to their side.Kishan brought in England all-rounder Liam Livingstone, who was signed for Rs 13 crore at the IPL 2026 auction, along with Harshal Patel.“(Playing in Hyderabad) Very happy. It’s always good to get your home support and the crowd loves the SRH team. So yeah, very happy to be here. There are just two changes. Livingstone comes in and Harshal Patel comes in. Harshal Patel, he’s done well whenever he’s bowled here. And Livi, giving him an opportunity to use his off-spin as well against the left-handers,” Kishan said.“In T20 especially, execution is the most important thing. You need to be in a good headspace, calm and try to save as many runs as we can. So just plan well and execute your balls. And I think let’s see how it goes from there. It’s really important for us to get these two points. But at the same time, we need to be calm, take one match at a time. And that is the whole plan. Be in a good headspace, like I said earlier, and just play your best game possible,” he added.Teams:Sunrisers Hyderabad: Travis Head, Abhishek Sharma, Ishan Kishan (w/c), Heinrich Klaasen, Liam Livingstone, Aniket Verma, Nitish Kumar Reddy, Harsh Dubey, Shivang Kumar, Harshal Patel, and Jaydev Unadkat.Lucknow Super Giants: Mitchell Marsh, Rishabh Pant(w/c), Aiden Markram, Nicholas Pooran, Abdul Samad, Mukul Choudhary, Manimaran Siddharth, Avesh Khan, Mohammed Shami, Digvesh Singh Rathi, and Prince Yadav.Here are the Impact substitutes for both the teams:Sunrisers Hyderabad Impact subs: Eshan Malinga, Salil Arora, David Payne, Shivam Mavi, Zeeshan AnsariLucknow Super Giants Impact subs: Ayush Badoni, Matthew Breetzke, Shahbaz Ahmed, Anrich Nortje, Himmat Singh


‘No words for Virat Kohli’: Rajat Patidar hails RCB star after emphatic win | Cricket News – The Times of India
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‘No words for Virat Kohli’: Rajat Patidar hails RCB star after emphatic win | Cricket News – The Times of India


‘No words for Virat Kohli’: Rajat Patidar hails RCB star after emphatic win | Cricket News – The Times of India
RCB’s Virat Kohli, left, and Rajat Patidar during the IPL 2026 opener. (AP Photo)

NEW DELHI: Defending champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru kicked off IPL 2026 in style, but skipper Rajat Patidar made it clear who stood at the heart of their dominant six-wicket win over Sunrisers Hyderabad — Virat Kohli.Chasing 202 at the M Chinnaswamy stadium, Kohli’s unbeaten 69 and Devdutt Padikkal’s explosive 61 powered RCB to victory with 26 balls to spare.

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Go Beyond The Boundary with our YouTube channel. SUBSCRIBE NOW!Patidar didn’t hold back in his admiration, calling Kohli the backbone of any chase. “No words can describe Virat Kohli. When he is in, the team is always in the chase. He is the No. 1 batter,” he said.The RCB captain credited Kohli and Padikkal for laying the foundation of the chase, dismissing suggestions of a pre-set aggressive template. “Not a policy, we assessed the wicket and it was good. Padikkal’s and Kohli’s innings were the base,” he explained.‘Everyone chipped in’While Kohli’s knock headlined the chase, Patidar highlighted the collective effort behind the win. “The way boys played, and this was a season opener, everyone chipped in and did the job,” he said.A key turning point, according to him, was the powerplay spell from debutant Jacob Duffy, who reduced SRH to 29/3. “Duffy was playing his first game, and the way he played and the wickets he took were the turning point,” Patidar noted.He also reserved praise for Phil Salt’s stunning effort in the field. “That was a terrific catch by Salt. Even I was surprised, but he is a great fielder,” he said.Patidar himself contributed a quickfire 31 off 12 balls and revealed his intent was simple: “I wanted to create a lot of impact… I just wanted to have a lot of impact.”Opposition takes note of Kohli threatSRH skipper Ishan Kishan also acknowledged Kohli’s decisive role. “It was very important to get his wicket as soon as possible. Otherwise, if he keeps going, it’s hard to stop him,” he admitted.With RCB starting their title defence in emphatic fashion, Patidar’s words echoed the mood in Bengaluru — when Kohli is in full flow, the chase is never out of reach.


Watch: Virat Kohli blows flying kiss to Anushka Sharma after RCB’s dominant win | Cricket News – The Times of India
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Watch: Virat Kohli blows flying kiss to Anushka Sharma after RCB’s dominant win | Cricket News – The Times of India


Watch: Virat Kohli blows flying kiss to Anushka Sharma after RCB’s dominant win | Cricket News – The Times of India
Anushka Sharma and Virat Kohli (Video grabs)

NEW DELHI: It was a night of dominance, emotion and a touch of romance as Virat Kohli lit up the IPL 2026 opener — both with the bat and a heartwarming gesture towards wife Anushka Sharma.Go Beyond The Boundary with our YouTube channel. SUBSCRIBE NOW!After steering Royal Challengers Bengaluru to a commanding six-wicket win over Sunrisers Hyderabad, Kohli turned towards the stands and blew a flying kiss to Anushka. The Bollywood star, seated alongside RCB Women’s players including captain Smriti Mandhana, responded with her own flying kiss and a smile as the crowd erupted in cheers.The brief exchange quickly went viral, becoming one of the defining images of the season opener and adding a personal touch to an already electric evening at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium.WATCH:

Kohli, Padikkal power RCB’s clinical chase

Kohli showcased his enduring class with an unbeaten 69 off 38 balls, laced with five fours and five sixes, as RCB chased down a daunting 202 in just 15.4 overs.Reflecting on his return to T20 cricket after a long break, Kohli said, “Whenever I come back to play, it’s 120 percent. I’m not coming back underprepared, in fact, the extra rest helps me mentally freshen up.”He added, “You don’t want to just hold on to a spot; you want to keep performing and keep putting in the work for the team.”Impact substitute Devdutt Padikkal set the tone with a blistering 61 off 26 balls, while Rajat Patidar chipped in with a quickfire 31, ensuring the chase was wrapped up with ease.Kishan shines but SRH fall shortPut into bat, SRH rode on a sparkling 80 from stand-in skipper Ishan Kishan and a late flourish from Aniket Verma (43 off 18) to post 201/9.Despite a strong total, their bowling attack struggled to contain RCB’s aggressive batting. “We’ll be a little more cautious with the bowling… we might be stronger from the next game,” Kishan admitted after the match.RCB’s win also came on an emotional night, with players wearing black armbands and observing a minute’s silence in memory of fans lost in last year’s tragic stampede.


Virat Kohli spills truth: ‘I’ve always risked burnout, not being undercooked’ after RCB win | Cricket News – The Times of India
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Virat Kohli spills truth: ‘I’ve always risked burnout, not being undercooked’ after RCB win | Cricket News – The Times of India


Virat Kohli spills truth: ‘I’ve always risked burnout, not being undercooked’ after RCB win | Cricket News – The Times of India

Virat Kohli once again showed why he is the heartbeat of Royal Challengers Bengaluru, steering his side to a dominant six-wicket victory over Sunrisers Hyderabad in the IPL 2026 season opener on Saturday. The former India captain hit an unbeaten 38-ball 69 as RCB chased down 202 in just 15.4 overs at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium. Reflecting on his performance, Kohli said, “It’s good to get back out there. The last T20 game I played was the final last year, but the way I batted in the recent one-day series really helped me stay in that momentum. I wasn’t playing shots that I don’t usually play… these breaks help me mentally. I stay fresh, I stay excited. Whenever I come back to play, it’s 120%.” The chase was powered by a brilliant 26-ball 61 from impact substitute Devdutt Padikkal. Kohli lauded his young partner’s performance: “Outstanding knock. Right from the word go, I had plans of going aggressive in the powerplay. But when I saw him play, I was like, just keep putting him back on strike. He completely took the game away from the opposition. I even told him, that shot he hit off the slower ball over mid-on for six… just keep going. He’s hitting the ball amazingly well.” Kohli also emphasised the importance of team contribution over individual records: “As a player, you don’t want to just hold on to a spot; you want to keep performing and keep putting in the work for the team.” RCB’s chase was anchored by Kohli and Padikkal’s 101-run stand for the second wicket, after the team lost opener Phil Salt early. Kohli’s innings included five fours and five sixes, with some trademark shots like the straight six that hit the sight screen, and a swat flick executed with minimal movement, demonstrating his mastery of timing and placement. Earlier, SRH had posted 201/9, with stand-in captain Ishan Kishan top-scoring with 80 off 38 balls, including eight fours and five sixes. Jacob Duffy, on IPL debut, impressed with figures of 3/22, dismantling SRH’s top order. Phil Salt also took a stunning one-handed catch in the deep to dismiss Kishan. Kohli, who now plays only 50-over cricket for India after retiring from Tests and T20Is, remains a key figure for RCB. “The kind of scheduling over the last 15 years meant there was always a risk of burnout. These breaks help me mentally… as long as you’re physically fit and mentally excited, both things come together nicely, then you’re able to contribute to the team’s cause,” he added. With this victory, RCB began their IPL 2026 campaign in style, honouring the 11 fans who tragically lost their lives at last year’s title parade with black armbands, empty seats, and a minute’s silence before the game.


Phil Salt steals the show with outrageous one-handed catch to remove Ishan Kishan – Watch | Cricket News – The Times of India
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Phil Salt steals the show with outrageous one-handed catch to remove Ishan Kishan – Watch | Cricket News – The Times of India


Phil Salt steals the show with outrageous one-handed catch to remove Ishan Kishan – Watch | Cricket News – The Times of India
RCB’s Phil Salt celebrates after taking the catch of Sunrisers Hyderabad’s captain Ishan Kishan (PTI Photo)

Phil Salt produced a moment of brilliance in the field to dismiss Ishan Kishan, bringing an end to a commanding knock in the IPL 2026 opener between Royal Challengers Bengaluru and Sunrisers Hyderabad.Kishan was batting fluently on 80 off just 38 balls and looked set for a century when he attempted to guide a full toss outside off towards the boundary. The ball seemed destined for the ropes, but Salt had other ideas. Running hard to his right from point, he stretched out fully and completed a one-handed catch at full reach, pulling off a stunning dismissal that could be among the catches of the season.It was not the only moment Salt made an impact in the field. Earlier, he was involved in another crucial catch near the boundary. Positioned at midwicket, he settled under a high ball but went down while completing the take, raising doubts over whether he had touched the cushions. The decision was sent upstairs, and after a close review, the third umpire ruled it clean, confirming the dismissal despite visible uncertainty. Heinrich Klaasen, who was dismissed, appeared unhappy with the verdict as he walked off.Kishan’s innings had been the backbone of Hyderabad’s total. Leading the side, he smashed 80 off 38 balls with eight fours and five sixes, adding 97 runs with Klaasen for the fourth wicket after early setbacks. His aggressive approach kept SRH in the contest despite a strong spell from Jacob Duffy.However, Salt’s stunning effort shifted the momentum back towards Bengaluru at a key moment. With Kishan gone, SRH lost some momentum in the death overs and eventually finished on 201 for nine, a total that looked slightly below par given the platform they had built.In a match that marked the return of IPL action to the Chinnaswamy Stadium, Salt’s fielding stood out as one of the defining moments of the innings.


RCB vs SRH, IPL 2026: 5 players to watch out for in today’s clash | Cricket News – The Times of India
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RCB vs SRH, IPL 2026: 5 players to watch out for in today’s clash | Cricket News – The Times of India


RCB vs SRH, IPL 2026: 5 players to watch out for in today’s clash | Cricket News – The Times of India
Abhishek Sharma, Virat Kohli and Ishan Kishan (Agency Image)

As Royal Challengers Bengaluru return to the Chinnaswamy Stadium as defending champions, their opening clash against Sunrisers Hyderabad promises to be a high-scoring, high-pressure contest. With both sides stacked with explosive batters and conditions expected to favour runs, individual brilliance could make all the difference.Here are five players who could shape the outcome of today’s game:

1. Virat Kohli

There is never a match where Kohli is not in focus, and this one is no different. The former RCB captain comes into the season after another prolific year, scoring 657 runs in IPL 2025 from 15 matches at an average of 54.75 and a strike rate of 144.71. Back at his home ground, Kohli will once again carry the responsibility of setting the tone. With expectations higher than ever after last season’s title win, all eyes will be on how he begins this campaign.

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2. Abhishek Sharma

Abhishek’s recent form has been a mix of struggle and redemption. After a quiet T20 World Cup, he bounced back with a crucial half-century in the final. That knock could be the turning point he needed. In IPL 2025, he scored 439 runs in 14 matches, including a stunning 141 against Punjab Kings, striking at 193.39. SRH will hope he carries that attacking intent into the new season and provides early momentum.

3. Ishan Kishan

Fresh from an impressive T20 World Cup campaign where he finished as India’s second-highest run-scorer behind Sanju Samson, Ishan enters IPL 2026 with added responsibility. Leading SRH in the absence of Pat Cummins, he will be central to both their batting and leadership. Last season, he scored 354 runs in 14 matches at an average of 35.40 and a strike rate of 152.59. A strong start could set the tone for his captaincy stint.

4. Travis Head

One of the most dangerous openers in T20 cricket, Head brings aggression from ball one. The Australian left-hander scored 374 runs in 13 matches last season for SRH, maintaining a strike rate of 162.60. On a batting-friendly surface like Chinnaswamy, his ability to dominate the powerplay could put RCB under immediate pressure.

5. Phil Salt

Salt’s form coming into the IPL raises questions after a disappointing T20 World Cup, but the league offers him a chance to reset. He was a key figure in RCB’s title-winning campaign last season, scoring 403 runs in 13 innings at a blistering strike rate of 175.98, including four fifties. If he finds rhythm early, RCB could once again get flying starts at the top.With both teams boasting powerful batting units and key bowlers missing, this contest could well turn into a run-fest. For RCB, it is about starting strong as defending champions.


SRH SWOT: Can Sunrisers Hyderabad’s batting firepower crack 300? | Cricket News – The Times of India
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SRH SWOT: Can Sunrisers Hyderabad’s batting firepower crack 300? | Cricket News – The Times of India


SRH SWOT: Can Sunrisers Hyderabad’s batting firepower crack 300? | Cricket News – The Times of India
Sunrisers Hyderabad players (ANI Photo)

Sunrisers Hyderabad, often touted as a team that can be the first to breach the 300-run mark given the firepower at the top, have had mixed results in the last two seasons. Can the top-heavy team deliver this time?Go Beyond The Boundary with our YouTube channel. SUBSCRIBE NOW!Strength: Power hitters. The top three comprising Travis Head, Abhishek Sharma and Ishan Kishan — the stand-in skipper till Pat Cummins can assume charge — can be a nightmare for any attack on their day. Add to that the likes of Heinrich Klaasen, Liam Livingstone and Nitish Kumar Reddy.Weakness: The pace attack. Cummins’ unavailability for the initial part of the IPL will put Jaydev Unadkat and Harshal Patel under immense pressure. SRH will look to England’s Brydon Carse to rise to the challenge. The onus will be on spin-bowling allrounder Harsh Dubey, recipient of the BCCI Lala Amarnath award for the best allrounder in 2024-25, to deliver.Opportunity: Ishan Kishan will get a chance to display his leadership credentials in the absence of Cummins. His tactical moves will be watched keenly.Threat: Injuries. SRH lost Jack Edwards and he was replaced by David Payne. Cummins has joined the squad but Eshan Malinga and Kamindu Mendis are both returning after long layoffs. The domestic players will have to pull their weight.


‘When I was not in the team … ‘: How Ishan Kishan backed himself to turn things around | Cricket News – The Times of India
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‘When I was not in the team … ‘: How Ishan Kishan backed himself to turn things around | Cricket News – The Times of India


‘When I was not in the team … ‘: How Ishan Kishan backed himself to turn things around | Cricket News – The Times of India
Ishan Kishan (Image credit: Instagram)

NEW DELHI: Ishan Kishan is living his dream at the moment. He waited for his chance, and when it came, he grabbed it with both hands. He performed and is now reaping the rewards of his hard work. Ishan won the 2026 T20 World Cup, bagged two ‘Player of the Match’ awards, and was rewarded with the captaincy of Sunrisers Hyderabad.SRH will kick off their IPL 2026 campaign against defending champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium on March 28.

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SRH on Wednesday shared a video in which Ishan spoke about his new challenge — leading the side.“I am very overwhelmed, and I am very happy that I got this opportunity to lead this team. And, to be very honest, I am going to just keep it simple, not to do so much because when players come for IPL, I think they are all very good players. You just need to make sure that they are on the right track,” Ishan said.“And their mindset does not change after a few innings, going here and there. And the rest is, you know, it is going to be a good season, I guess, and we will just do it together. I think there is lots and lots and lots of learning in this season because I will tell you, in the last few years, I have understood one thing, the most important thing for a cricketer is to be in a very good headspace throughout the season,” he added.“So, mostly this season, we will make sure we just stay in the present, we just keep it simple and do as much hard work as we can before the match starts. But in the match, we are just going to enjoy the game and take one match at a time,” he added.Ishan had a stellar 2026 T20 World Cup, scoring 317 runs at an average of 35.22, with a strike rate of over 193.“It was, I feel, the best few days of my life because, you know, joining the team suddenly and winning the World Cup with the team, so it was one of the best moments. Because, you know, there was a lot of hard work going on. Players were, a few of them were not in form, but when the time was there, when it was needed the most, everyone played the best possible cricket. And we just tried to play the best role in the team, and I think we all achieved greatness with that this season,” he said.Ishan also spoke about the power of manifestation, saying he always believed he would make a big comeback.“When I was not in the team, there was no–I mean, how do I explain it? There was always this feeling that I would make it to the team anyhow, because I knew that the amount of hard work I would do would be the most important thing. And you know, you always need to believe in yourself,” he said.It was the domestic grind that helped Ishan build his path to the biggest prize in T20I cricket, as he led Jharkhand to its maiden Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy (SMAT) title last year, topping the charts with 517 runs in 10 innings, including two centuries and two fifties.“This will be a message to I feel so many guys, whoever is losing track or whoever is not believing in themselves, and they should know that they are supposed to believe and just keep on working hard. Things will change,” he signed off.


IPL 2026: Ishan Kishan likely to lead SRH | Cricket News – The Times of India
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IPL 2026: Ishan Kishan likely to lead SRH | Cricket News – The Times of India


IPL 2026: Ishan Kishan likely to lead SRH | Cricket News – The Times of India

NEW DELHI: Team India’s left-handed batter Ishan Kishan is the frontrunner to lead Sunrisers Hyderabad in the upcoming IPL 2026 season, as there is yet no clarity on when Pat Cummins will link up with the squad. TimesofIndia.com reliably understands that the SRH management has had a discussion in this regard, and Kishan has been identified as the most suitable candidate to have the armband in the Australian fast bowler’s absence.

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Ishan’s stocks are on a bull run at the moment. The 27-year-old has had a brilliant T20 World Cup campaign, where he became the toast of the nation for his performances, initially as a top-order batter and then at No. 3 when Sanju Samson returned to the Playing XI.

Ishan Kishan’s performance in last IPL

Kishan has established himself as one of the most explosive wicketkeeper-batters in the IPL. Across 119 matches in the tournament, playing for three franchises including Sunrisers Hyderabad, he has scored 2,998 runs from 112 innings at an average of 29.10 and a strike rate of 137.64. His tally includes one century, 17 half-centuries, 288 fours and 134 sixes, underlining his aggressive batting style. Behind the stumps, Kishan has also contributed with 59 catches and five stumpings. In the 2025 season, his first after being picked for Rs 11.25 crore in the auction, he scored 354 runs in 14 matches at a strike rate of 152.58, including a century and a fifty.

Kishan’s heroics in T20 World Cup 2026

Kishan played a key role for the India national cricket team during the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026, finishing as India’s second-highest run-scorer with 317 runs in nine innings at an average of 35.22 and a strike rate above 193. His campaign included three half-centuries, including one in the final, helping India clinch the title. Speaking after the victory, he said, “Our team won, obviously, it is a very good thing, not only for us, but for the whole nation. We hope to continue playing cricket like this and keep winning.” He added, “It feels great because I believe the better I perform, the more motivation it will be for the young kids here who want to grow. I always try to ensure as many players as possible emerge from every corner. Now that we’ve played the World Cup, it shows that with hard work, you can succeed from anywhere.” On his future goals, Kishan said, “Nothing much, just keep scoring runs, keep playing, and keep winning.”

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