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Ishan Kishan's Bullseye Throw: Wicket Knocked Down from Boundary in a Flash!
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News18•22-09-2026, 16:09
Ishan Kishan's Bullseye Throw: Wicket Knocked Down from Boundary in a Flash!
- •Ishan Kishan, primarily a wicketkeeper-batsman, showcased his formidable fielding skills in the sole T20 match against Japan.
- •His powerful throw from the boundary resulted in an impossible run-out, proving decisive for the Indian team.
- •Kishan's rocket-like throw directly hit the wicket, running out Japan's opener Lachlan Yamamoto-Lake, who was short of the crease despite a dive.
- •The match, reduced to 5-5 overs due to rain, saw India score 32/4 and narrowly restrict Japan to 30 runs, winning breathlessly.
- •Indian batsmen struggled on a hybrid pitch against spin, with captain Shreyas Iyer scoring 16 runs and being named Player of the Match.
Key Questions Answered
Due to rain, the match was reduced to 5 overs per side, where India batted first and scored 32 runs for the loss of 4 wickets before restricting Japan to 30 runs for 3 wickets to win by 2 runs.
Ishan Kishan executed a brilliant, powerful direct hit from the boundary to run out Japanese opener Lachlan Yamamoto-Lake, which proved decisive for the Indian team.
Captain Shreyas Iyer was chosen as the Player of the Match for top-scoring with 16 runs off 12 balls on a difficult hybrid pitch.
