Ishan Kishan Smashes 77 Off 40 vs Pakistan; Hanumankind Calls Him His ‘Twin’ After T20 World Cup 2026 Heroics
India’s star batter Ishan Kishan delivered a sensational performance in the T20 World Cup 2026 Group A clash against Pakistan, scoring a blistering 77 runs off just 40 balls at the R. Premadasa Stadium in Colombo. His match-winning knock earned him the Player of the Match award and widespread praise — including a special shoutout from Bengaluru-based rapper Hanumankind.
Hanumankind Cheers for Ishan Kishan After Match-Winning Knock
The official Instagram handle of the International Cricket Council (ICC) shared a picture of Ishan Kishan and Hanumankind, captioning it:
"Bas 19-20 ka farak hai! Two of the standout performers from Super Sunday in Colombo."
The ICC also posted a reel capturing a heartwarming moment where Hanumankind met Kishan after the match. The two smiled, posed together in an Indian jersey, and shared a hug.
In the comments section, Hanumankind wrote, “Well played my brother.”
Later, the rapper reshared the reel on his Instagram Stories with the caption:
“Met the twin today. Got the win today 🇮🇳.”
The post quickly went viral among cricket and music fans alike.
Ishan Kishan’s Explosive 77 Sets the Tone
Facing arch-rivals Pakistan in a high-pressure ICC T20 World Cup 2026 Group A encounter, Kishan produced a fearless innings. His 40-ball 77 was the second-highest score against spin at the Colombo venue in T20 World Cup history.
Although he started cautiously against Pakistan’s off-spinners, Kishan soon shifted gears, attacking with confidence and precision. His aggressive approach helped India post a competitive total and seize control of the contest.
India captain Suryakumar Yadav later praised Kishan’s innings, saying he did “something out of the box” to counter Pakistan’s bowling attack.
What Ishan Kishan Said After the Win
Speaking after the match, Kishan reflected on the importance of an India-Pakistan clash:
“An India vs Pakistan match is always special, not just for us, but for the entire country. A win against Pakistan gives us tremendous confidence, and we want to continue this momentum.”
He also admitted that the pitch at the R. Premadasa Stadium wasn’t easy early on.
“This pitch wasn’t that easy at first. You have to stay confident and focus on your strengths. My goal was to force them to score as many runs as possible on my side. I’ve worked a lot on my off-side batting and wanted to keep things simple.”
Kishan added that he believed a total between 160-170 would be competitive on that surface — a target that ultimately proved decisive.
India Gains Momentum in T20 World Cup 2026
With this commanding win over Pakistan, India has gained crucial momentum in the group stage of the T20 World Cup 2026. Kishan’s explosive batting and Hanumankind’s viral support moment have added extra buzz around the team’s campaign.
As the tournament progresses, fans will be watching closely to see if Kishan can maintain his form and lead India deeper into the competition.
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