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Suryakumar Yadav Hails Ishan Kishan's Match-Winning Knock vs Pakistan

Ishan Kishan's explosive 77 runs from 40 deliveries propelled India to a decisive 61-run victory over Pakistan in the T20 World Cup. Captain Suryakumar Yadav celebrated the win by posting a picture with Kishan, praising him with the phrase "Jiya ho Bihar Ke Lala." Kishan's innings, his second consecutive half-century, proved crucial on a difficult batting pitch where other batters struggled. This victory solidifies India's top position in Group A with three wins from three matches.

Key Points: Ishan Kishan's 77 Powers India to T20 WC Win Over Pakistan

  • Ishan Kishan scored a match-winning 77 off 40 balls
  • He was named Player of the Match for his performance
  • India defeated Pakistan by 61 runs in the T20 World Cup
  • India remains unbeaten with three wins in Group A
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"Jiya ho Bihar Ke Lala": Suryakumar Yadav praises Ishan Kishan for his match-winning knock against Pakistan

Suryakumar Yadav praises Ishan Kishan's match-winning 77 against Pakistan in the T20 World Cup. Read about India's victory and the Player of the Match performance.

"Jiya ho Bihar Ke Lala. - Suryakumar Yadav"

Colombo, February 16

After defeating Pakistan by 61 runs in the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026 at the R. Premadasa Stadium in Colombo, Team India's captain Suryakumar Yadav posted a picture with Ishan Kishan, hailing him for his match-winning knock.

Striking a cool pose with Ishan in the image, Suryakumar on Instagram wrote, "Jiya ho Bihar Ke Lala."

Ishan, who was born in Patna, Bihar, proved to be the difference between India and Pakistan in the T20 World Cup Group match. He scored a swashbuckling 77 off just 40 balls to help Suryakumar Yadav's side post 175/7 in 20 overs.

On a pitch where every other batter struggled to strike big, Ishan came up with clean hits, getting boundaries at will.

For his game-changing performance, he was adjudged as Player of the Match. This was Kishan's second half-century in a row as he had scored a fifty in the match against Namibia as well.

Suryakumar spoke highly of Ishan during the post-match presentation as well.

He said, "This is for India. We played the same brand of cricket we wanted to play. The way Ishan batted, he batted the same way (he has been batting in the last few games and domestic cricket). Ishan thought something out of the box. At 0-1, someone needed to take responsibility and he did that amazingly."

India remains on top with three wins in three matches in Group A, while Pakistan has dropped to third with two wins and a loss, and the USA currently occupies second place with two wins and two losses. India's record against Pakistan in the T20 WC is 8 wins and a loss.

- ANI

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Sarah B
As a cricket fan living in Delhi, this win feels extra special. Ishan Kishan's innings was pure class. On a tough pitch, he made it look easy. The team's confidence is sky-high!
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Aditya G
Jiya ho indeed! 🎉 From Patna to making the nation proud on the world stage. This is why we love this sport. However, I hope the team management gives him a consistent run now and doesn't drop him after one failure.
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Priyanka N
The camaraderie between Surya and Ishan is wonderful to see. A captain backing his player publicly makes a huge difference. On to the next match! Let's bring the cup home.
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Michael C
Fantastic performance. That 8-1 record against Pakistan in T20 World Cups is just dominant. Ishan's back-to-back fifties show he's in great form. The team looks very balanced.
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Kriti O
As a Bihari, seeing this headline filled me with so much joy! "Bihar Ke Lala" zindabad! Ishan proved that talent comes from every corner of India. We need to nurture players from smaller centers more.

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