Ishan Kishan's Explosive Half-Century Powers India in T20 World Cup 2026 Final
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Ishan Kishan's Blistering Fifty, Record Partnerships Dominate T20 World Cup Final
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News18•08-03-2026, 20:12
Ishan Kishan's Blistering Fifty, Record Partnerships Dominate T20 World Cup Final
•Ishan Kishan smashed a blistering 23-ball fifty, scoring 54 runs off 25 balls (4 fours, 4 sixes), in the ICC T20 World Cup 2026 final against New Zealand.
•Kishan and Sanju Samson built a crucial 100-run partnership for the second wicket, with Samson contributing 89 runs off 46 balls.
•Openers Abhishek Sharma (52 off 21 balls) and Sanju Samson (89 runs) set a new T20 World Cup final record with a 98-run opening stand in just 7.1 overs.
•This was Ishan Kishan's third fifty of the tournament, showcasing his consistent explosive form.
•New Zealand captain Mitchell Santner won the toss and elected to bowl first against India at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad.