Kishan smashed 89 runs off just 56 deliveries to put to rest the demons from his underwhelming performances in the preceding series against the West Indies. He strung together a 111-run opening partnership with Rohit Sharma to help the hosts set a daunting 200-run target for the Lankans.
While reviewing the match in a video shared on his YouTube channel, Aakash Chopra was effusive in his praise for Ishan Kishan. He said:
The cricketer-turned-commentator pointed out that questions were being asked after the diminutive opener’s insipid performances against the Windies. Chopra elaborated:
Kishan managed just 71 runs at a lowly strike rate of 85.54 in the three-match T20I series against the Caribbean side.
“Ishan Kishan didn’t flounder but shone under pressure” - Aakash Chopra
Aakash Chopra highlighted that Kishan’s spot was at stake going into the encounter. He explained:
The 44-year-old concluded by stating that Kishan seemed to be back to his former self. Chopra observed:
Kishan’s knock was studded with 10 fours and three sixes. It was his second fifty in T20I cricket and also his highest score at the international level.
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