Ishan Kishan performed well despite the slow pitch, scoring 77 runs off 40 balls against Pakistan in India’s third match of the ICC T20 World Cup 2026. His innings included 10 fours and 3 sixes. Captain Suryakumar Yadav also contributed with 32 runs from 27 balls, hitting 3 boundaries.
The Indian team faced challenges after losing the toss, as Abhishek Sharma failed to score again in the tournament. Nevertheless, Kishan and Tilak Varma formed a solid partnership, adding 87 runs for the second wicket.
Tilak scored 25 runs off 24 balls, featuring 2 fours and 1 six. Pakistan made a comeback at one stage, dismissing Tilak and Hardik Pandya within two balls.
Usman Tariq, the mystery spinner, took out Suryakumar, with the catch taken by Saim Ayub.
Shivam Dube, acting as India’s finisher, contributed 27 runs in 17 deliveries, including 3 fours and 1 six.
Ayub stood out among the bowlers, taking 3 wickets while giving away 25 runs in his 4 overs. Salman Ali Agha and Shaheen Shah Afridi each took one wicket as well.
