Ishan Kishan Makes History: First Indian Wicketkeeper to Win T20 WC Man of the Match

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News18•16-02-2026, 09:51
Ishan Kishan Makes History: First Indian Wicketkeeper to Win T20 WC Man of the Match
- •Ishan Kishan became the first Indian wicketkeeper to win the Man of the Match award in the T20 World Cup.
- •His explosive 77 runs off 40 balls led India to a significant victory over Pakistan, securing their spot in the next round.
- •Kishan scored 41 runs in the first six overs, setting a new record for an Indian batter in the powerplay.
- •He emphasized playing to his strengths and finding gaps on the large ground to score quickly on a challenging pitch.
- •Kishan also became the first Indian wicketkeeper to score a half-century in the T20 World Cup in the previous match.
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