Ishan Smashed Record 77 to Dismantle Pakistan in first 10 overs

In the high-stakes atmosphere of the 2026 T20 World Cup, Ishan Kishan has produced a masterclass in counter-attacking cricket against Pakistan. Coming in after the early dismissal of Abhishek Sharma, Kishan silenced a roaring Colombo crowd by shifting the pressure back onto the bowlers immediately.

His brilliance lay in his fearlessness; he dismantled Shaheen Afridi’s opening spell before turning his fury toward the spinners. Kishan notched a historic half-century in just 27 balls, eventually reaching 77 off 40 deliveries before getting out in the 9th over. 

His knock included a record-breaking 42 runs in the Powerplay, the highest individual tally in the history of this rivalry’s Powerplay overs.

Combining raw power with tactical precision, he utilized his signature slog-sweeps and lofted drives to maintain a strike rate of 192.50. 

This whirlwind innings propelled India to 92/2 after 10 overs, transforming a precarious start into a position of absolute dominance on a demanding pitch.