ICC T20 World Cup 2026: What did Ishan Kishan's mother say about her son's performance? What Pakistan head coach Mike Hesson said?
Indian batsman Ishan Kishan batted brilliantly against Pakistan in the T20 World Cup 2026. He scored 77 runs off 40 balls.
For his outstanding performance in the match played in Colombo, Ishan Kishan was awarded the Player of the Match award.
Ishan Kishan's mother, Suchitra Singh, expressed her happiness over her son's performance and the Indian team's victory.
She said, "My heartiest congratulations to the entire team. I'm glad India won. Just keep playing like this and keep moving forward, that's my blessing."
When the reporter asked when she had spoken to Ishan Kishan, she said, "We spoke today (Sunday), but nothing about the game."
Ishan's fearless half-century made the difference: Hesson
Meanwhile, Pakistan head coach Mike Hesson said, "Ishan Kishan's fearless and aggressive half-century proved to be the difference between the two teams."
He also urged his players to bounce back after their defeat to India.
Ishan Kishan's aggressive 77 off 40 balls helped India secure a place in the Super 8 by defeating Pakistan by 61 runs in the Group A match played on Sunday night.
In the post-match press conference, Hesson said, "I think he's fearless. He's capable of scoring runs on both sides of the field. He's not just limited to the leg side. We know he's very strong on that side, but he can also play reverse shots. It's challenging to stop him against spin, especially in the powerplay."
India defeated Pakistan by 61 runs in the 27th match of the ICC T20 World Cup on Sunday. With this victory, the Indian team advanced to the Super 8 round.