Abhishek Sharma left disappointed after mixing up with Ishaan Kishan
India suffered an early setback in the first T20I against England after Ishan Kishan was run out following a huge mix-up with opener Abhishek Sharma. The dismissal came on just two balls in Kishan’s innings, adding to his misery after he was also run out in India’s previous T20I against Ireland. Chasing one quick over, Kishan took off after pushing the ball towards midwicket, but Abhishek, after seeing Harry Brook intercept the ball, decided not to run.
The decision was referred to the third official, and as the replay was checked, Abhishek’s frustration was evident. During their brief exchange, Abhishek was heard asking Kishan, “Tu pahuncha ki nahin pahuncha, kya kar raha hai yaar Ishan? (Did you succeed or not? What are you doing, yaar, Ishan?)” He watches:
Kishan’s desperate retreat to the crease was not enough as England completed the second over, leaving India struggling after losing both Sanju Samson and Kishan in the first two overs.Despite the early confusion, Abhishek Sharma bounced back brilliantly, smashing 59 runs off just 24 balls, including six fours and four sixes. He shared an important 82-run partnership with captain Shreyas Iyer, who anchored the innings with 68 off 47 deliveries. Abhishek also became the fastest player in T20I history to complete 100 sixes in terms of facing balls.An unbeaten late 42 off 21 balls from Shivam Dubey helped India post a competitive total of 189/7 in 20 overs, while England pacer Saqib Mahmood impressed with figures of 3/33.
However, persistent rain, which began towards the end of India’s innings, prevented England from starting their chase. With conditions failing to improve, the match was eventually called off, and both teams will now head to Manchester for the second T20I on July 4.