The Indian batter, Ishan Kishan, who was belittled for two years by the BCCI, rewarded the late chance the board gave to him. He has been seen in superb form since his comeback in the New Zealand series and also in the ongoing 2026 T20 World Cup. And on February 15, in the adrenaline-high clash between Pakistan and India in Colombo, Kishan scored 77 runs off just 40 balls before departing. By that time India had lost their dependable aggressor Abhishek Sharma for a duck. He was coming back after a serious stomach infection. Nevertheless, what sounded like a gain for Pakistan overturned when Ishan started to open his hand. His innings was garlanded by 10 boundaries and 3 sixes. His strike rate was almost around 192 at the time of departing. He was batting with Tilak Varma, who contributed just 11 runs in the 87-run partnership, while Kishan contributed 85% of the runs. Before departing, he entered the elite decorated by Virat Kohli's presence at least four times. Notably, Ishan Kishan ended his innings as the Indian batter with the third-highest score in the T20 World Cup. Highest scores in the T20 World Cup by Indian batters: Highest score Player's Name Year 82* Virat Kohli 2022 78* Virat Kohli 2012 77 Ishan Kishan 2026 75 Gautam Gambhir 2007 57 Virat Kohli 2021 55* Virat Kohli 2016 50 Robin Uthappa 2007 Not only that, Ishan Kishan so far is the only fourth Indian batter to score more than fifty against Pakistan. Apart from that, he has the second-highest strike rate with at least 50 runs from the Indian side against Pakistan. Yuvraj Singh has the highest S/R over 200. Read also: Abhishek Sharma Enters Unwanted Record List After Duck vs Pakistan in T20 World Cup 2026 The eventual backbone of India: Ishan Kishan Ishan Kishan provided the early push that no other Indian batter managed to sustain, powering India to 175/7 in 20 overs against Pakistan in Colombo. Kishan smashed 77 off 40 balls at a strike rate of 192.50, striking 10 fours and three sixes, and scoring 44% of India’s total. The rest of the Indian lineup combined for just 96 runs, underlining his dominance. After Abhishek Sharma fell for a duck, Kishan drove India through the powerplay (52/1) and reached his fifty in 27 balls before falling to Saim Ayub, who finished with 3/25.