Ishan Kishan Smashes 53 off 20 Balls, Eyes T20 World Cup Spot

• Ishan Kishan replaced Sanju Samson as opener for India in a T20 World Cup 2026 warm-up match against South Africa in Navi Mumbai.
• Kishan scored a blistering 53 runs from just 20 balls, including 2 fours and 7 sixes, at the DY Patil Stadium.
• He reached his fifty by hitting Kwena Maphaka for a maximum and scored 6, 6, 4, and 6 off Anrich Nortje's last four balls of the fifth over.
• This explosive knock, following a 42-ball century against New Zealand, strongly positions him for India's T20 World Cup opener against the USA.
• Kishan also formed an 80-run opening partnership with Abhishek Sharma, and his wicketkeeping skills could see him replace Sanju Samson.