Ishan Kishan Makes History: First Indian Wicketkeeper to Win T20 World Cup Player of the Match

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News18•15-02-2026, 23:52
Ishan Kishan Makes History: First Indian Wicketkeeper to Win T20 World Cup Player of the Match
- •Ishan Kishan became the first Indian wicketkeeper to win the Player of the Match award in a T20 World Cup match.
- •He scored a sensational 77 off 40 balls, helping India reach 177/6 and secure a 61-run victory.
- •Kishan scored 41 runs in the powerplay, setting a new record for an Indian player.
- •He focused on playing to his strengths and hitting gaps on the big ground.
- •Kishan has cemented his place as India's first-choice wicketkeeper after also scoring the first T20 World Cup half-century by an Indian gloveman.
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