Lagatar24 Desk
India defeated Pakistan by 61 runs in the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 at the R Premadasa Stadium, and captain Suryakumar Yadav showered praise on match-winner Ishan Kishan for his explosive innings.
“Jiya Ho Bihar Ke Lala” Post Goes Viral
After the match, Suryakumar Yadav shared a photo with Ishan Kishan and wrote a special compliment for him, calling him “Jiya Ho Bihar Ke Lala,” highlighting his fearless and impactful batting performance.
Ishan Kishan’s Match-Winning Knock
Patna-born Ishan Kishan played a brilliant innings of 77 runs off just 40 balls. While other batters struggled to hit big shots, Kishan struck timely boundaries and sixes to push India to a strong total.
With his knock, India posted 175/7 in 20 overs. His performance turned the game in India’s favour, and he was also awarded Player of the Match.
Second Consecutive Fifty in the Tournament
This was Kishan’s second straight half-century in the tournament. Earlier, he had scored a strong fifty against Namibia, playing another crucial role in India’s victory.
Group A Points Situation
India remain on top of Group A after winning three matches in a row. Pakistan slipped to third place with two wins and one loss, while the USA are in second place with two wins and two defeats.
