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February 15, 2026

Ishan Kishan’s Powerplay Blitz Rescues India After Early Abhishek Sharma Shock vs Pakistan

Ishan Kishan’s Powerplay Blitz Rescues India After Early Abhishek Sharma Shock vs Pakistan

In the 2026 T20 World Cup most awaited India vs Pakistan clash, India posted 52/1 during the powerplay after being invited to bat first. Despite losing Abhishek Sharma for a duck in the opening over, Ishan Kishan led the recovery with a blistering 42 off 25 balls.

This follows a trend of aggressive starts between the rivals; in their September 2025 meeting, India recorded a record 69/0 in the first six overs. 

Conversely, Pakistan’s strongest recent powerplay against India was 55/1. Today’s steady start by India reflects a calculated approach against Pakistan’s disciplined new-ball attack.