History was made in Colombo on February 15 as Ishan Kishan dismantled Pakistan’s bowling attack in the T20 World Cup 2026. The dynamic wicketkeeper-batsman achieved the unthinkable: the quickest fifty by an Indian against Pakistan in T20 WC history, off just 27 balls. Breaking Iftikhar Ahmed’s 32-ball record from 2022, Kishan’s onslaught redefined aggressive opening in this fabled rivalry.
Kishan departed after a valiant 77-run essay in 40 balls, featuring 10 fours and 3 sixes that echoed around the Premadasa. This performance catapults him to fourth in the pantheon of highest T20 scores between India and Pakistan—behind Kohli’s twin gems of 82* and 78*, and Rizwan’s 79*.
The updated fastest fifties leaderboard in T20 WC India-Pak ties showcases Kishan at the top, followed by Ahmed (32), Misbah (33), Kohli (34), and Gambhir (38). Broadening to all T20Is, Hafeez (23), Abhishek (24), and Yuvraj (29) precede him. India’s perfect start—two wins and +3.050 NRR—positions them atop the table, with Pakistan’s identical record marred by a +0.932 rate.
As ‘Operation White Ball’ unfolds, Kishan’s heroics signal India’s intent to dominate. Fans are already envisioning a semifinal clash, where such individual brilliance could tip the scales in this eternal cricket battle.