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Ishan Kishan's Heroic Knock on Tricky Track Secures India's Asian Games Final Berth
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News18•01-10-2026, 16:45
Ishan Kishan's Heroic Knock on Tricky Track Secures India's Asian Games Final Berth
- •Ishan Kishan admitted to feeling unconfident on a difficult pitch with cracks and uneven bounce during the Asian Games semi-final against Sri Lanka.
- •His unbeaten 80 off 46 balls was crucial, especially as the entire Sri Lankan team managed only 45 runs, highlighting the challenging conditions.
- •Kishan emphasized the team's strategy for one set batsman to play through all 20 overs, recognizing the difficulty for new batters to attack spinners on such a wicket.
- •The immediate goal was to reach a total of around 150, which was considered safe on the pitch, with India eventually scoring 169.
- •Kishan stressed prioritizing team goals over individual milestones and staying in the present, even with the added pressure of playing for a medal at the Asian Games.
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Moisture underneath the surface due to persistent rainfall followed by bright sunshine caused big cracks, leading to uneven bounce and square turn on the track.
The team plan was for at least one set batsman to stay at the crease through all 20 overs, with an immediate target score of around 150 runs to stay on the safer side.
India advanced to the gold medal clash against their bitter rivals, Pakistan.
