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Ishan Kishan: India vs Pakistan Asian Games Final Brings Extra Pressure
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Moneycontrol•01-10-2026, 15:38
Ishan Kishan: India vs Pakistan Asian Games Final Brings Extra Pressure
- •Ishan Kishan states India needs to manage emotions for the Asian Games 2026 cricket final against Pakistan, citing added pressure from medal stakes.
- •India secured their final spot with a 124-run victory over Sri Lanka, where Kishan scored an unbeaten 80 off 46 balls.
- •Kishan emphasizes staying focused on basics and not getting carried away by the occasion against Pakistan, especially on spin-friendly pitches.
- •He acknowledges the unique pressure of representing India for a medal at the Asian Games, distinct from regular bilateral series.
- •The team's strategy on difficult pitches involves one batter staying in for the full 20 overs, a discipline crucial against Pakistan.
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India secured their place in the Asian Games cricket final by achieving a commanding 124-run victory over Sri Lanka at the Korogi Sports Park in Nisshin.
Ishan Kishan noted that representing India at the Asian Games carries extra pressure compared to a regular bilateral series because the ultimate goal is to bring home a medal for the country.
On a difficult, spin-friendly pitch, Ishan Kishan played a crucial role by scoring an unbeaten 80 runs off 46 balls to help set up India's winning total.
