Team India keeper-batter Ishan Kishan made a funny comment after an unexpected blunder with the gloves in the second T20I against Zimbabwe. After missing a simple run-out opportunity, assuming that the batter had reached the crease, he remarked that he would be looking at the bails next time.
India beat Zimbabwe by 90 runs in the second T20I at Harare Sports Club on Saturday, July 25. Sent into bat, they put up 219-5 on the board as Kishan top-scored with 81 off 44. However, when India fielded, an unexpected moment of error in judgement from Kishan went viral on social media.
In the 15th over of Zimbabwe’s innings, Tadiwanashe Marumani guided a ball to deep backward point, but was involved in a mix-up with his partner and both batters were stranded near the bowler’s end. However, Kishan casually under-armed a throw and missed hitting the stumps, only to realize that there was no batter inside the crease. Speaking at the post-match presentation, he admitted:
“I thought the batter was already inside the crease, but my bad. I’ll be looking at the bails next time.”
Kishan’s blunder, however, did not cost Team India as the visitors went on to register a thumping win. Chasing 220, Zimbabwe were bowled out for 129 as Abhishek Sharma claimed three wickets, while Prince Yadav and debutant pacer Yash Thakur claimed two scalps each.
“Don’t focus on what’s happening outside” – Kishan after match-winning knock in 2nd ZIM vs IND 2026 T20I
Despite making a tremendous comeback to international cricket, Kishan’s batting has been a matter of debate for multiple reasons. His ability against the short ball was questioned after a few low scores in England. The southpaw’s batting style at No. 3 has also been discussed a lot. The 28-year-old, however, downplayed all the chatter around his batting. The Indian star said:
“I don’t give so much focus on what’s happening outside. I know the way I have to play. What’s important is to just be in the moment, not think about what’s going on in the outside world, who is getting more, thinking about that this guy is hitting more. Everyone can have that image in the team. But at the same time, as a No. 3 batter, if two wickets are down, you need to understand what’s important.”
Kishan struck nine fours and two sixes in his blazing knock on Saturday before being dismissed by Newman Nyamhuri.
Edited by Renin Wilben Albert