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Ishan Kishan's Big Statement Before Asian Games Final: "Beat Pakistan on Tricky Pitch, Game Plan Ready for Gold."
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News18•01-10-2026, 15:39
Ishan Kishan's Big Statement Before Asian Games Final: "Beat Pakistan on Tricky Pitch, Game Plan Ready for Gold."
- •Ishan Kishan made a big statement before the Asian Games final, expressing confidence in beating Pakistan on a tricky pitch and having a game plan ready for gold.
- •After a match-winning innings against Sri Lanka, Ishan stated that scoring 150 runs on a difficult pitch was crucial, especially with four spinners in the team.
- •Kishan explained that the team's strategy was for the set batsman to play for 20 overs to ensure a good total, as big shots are hard to expect from new batsmen.
- •Regarding the final match, Ishan emphasized keeping things simple against the gold medal defending champions, focusing on playing in the moment.
- •Ishan expressed pride in playing for a medal for India, highlighting the support from fans and the unique feeling of representing the country.
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Ishan Kishan stated that the pitch was tricky and challenging for batting, making shot selection crucial. The team planned for whichever batsman got set to stay at the crease for all 20 overs, aiming to post at least 150 runs to secure a safe total given their four-spinner lineup.
Looking ahead to the final against the gold medal defending champions, Ishan Kishan emphasized keeping things simple without overthinking, playing according to the conditions, and enjoying the moment.
Ishan Kishan explained that he has freed his mind from overthinking and expectations to focus entirely on scoring runs and winning matches for the team, realizing that extraneous thoughts only pile on unnecessary pressure.
