Ishan Kishan’s return to form was nothing short of spectacular as he hammered 76 runs from 34 balls, laced with 11 fours and 4 sixes, powering India to a sensational 7-wicket win chasing 209 against New Zealand in Raipur. The second T20I victory solidified India’s 2-0 lead in the five-match series.
Reflecting on his match-winning blitz, Kishan said, ‘Everything was about executing my game plan. You sense when you’re on song—stay mentally strong, track the ball, and unleash your shots.’
On tactics, ‘We avoided gambles like cross-bats, but I pushed hard in the powerplay. Chasing 200-plus demands it. The crease felt perfect; connections were clean, building my trust to deliver for the team.’
His journey back involved grinding in domestic circuits. ‘Focusing on runs there was vital,’ he noted. ‘It helped resolve my queries: batting sharpness? India capability? Just needed a starting point of runs. I’d play sound cricket regardless of the outcome.’
Kishan’s resurgence not only thrilled fans but also reaffirms his stature as a dynamic T20 talent, setting sights on series glory.