Young Indian opener Ishan Kishan made the most out of the chance, in the absence of captain Rohit Sharma, as he etched his name in the record books by smashing a double-century in the 3rd ODI match against Bangladesh in Chattogram. Ishan became the youngest batter to breach the 200-run mark and join some legendary players in the elite list. Ishan became the fourth Indian and seventh batter overall to score a double century in ODI matches.
Batting with a strike rate of 160.31, Kishan played a blistering knock of 210 runs off 131 balls. His knock was laced with 24 fours and 10 sixes. Intially, Ishan made a cautious start to his innings and completed his half-century off 49 balls. He completed his maiden century off 85 balls, however, as soon as he breached that mark he turned on his beast mode and reached the 150-run mark in the next 18 balls and completed the 200-run figure on 141 balls.
He formed an amazing partnership with Virat Kohli and together the duo smashed the Bangladesh bowlers to all the corners of the ground. Virat Kohli also registered a stunning century, which was his 72nd International century.
Meanwhile, congratulatory messages and wishes have been pouring in from all corners for the young talent. After the match, Ishan Kishan also took to his social media and shared an emotional note for his fans.
In his Tweet, Ishan expressed how he is left overwhelmed by all the wishes and messages from the fans. He also wrote how this innings will stay forever in his heart. He wrote: “I cannot put into words what I’m feeling right now but I’ll try. I’m overwhelmed by the love, the messages, the wishes. This is an innings that will stay in my heart forever, a day that I won’t forget, and these moments that I’ll always carry with me. Thank you for everything,”
Check out the Tweet:
I cannot put into words what I’m feeling right now but I’ll try. I’m overwhelmed by the love, the messages, the wishes. This is an innings that will stay in my heart forever, a day that I won’t forget, and these moments that I’ll always carry with me. Thank you for everything 🇮🇳 pic.twitter.com/xlNzuWxA4w
— Ishan Kishan (@ishankishan51) December 10, 2022
I cannot put into words what I’m feeling right now but I’ll try. I’m overwhelmed by the love, the messages, the wishes. This is an innings that will stay in my heart forever, a day that I won’t forget, and these moments that I’ll always carry with me. Thank you for everything 🇮🇳 pic.twitter.com/xlNzuWxA4w
— Ishan Kishan (@ishankishan51) December 10, 2022
In the post-match interview, Ishan Kishan said though he was happy to register a record breaking double ton, he would have been happier if he had batted longer in the innings. He said: “The wicket was too good to bat on. My intent was very clear. I am blessed to hear my name among such legends. I got out with 15 overs left. I could have got 300 also,”
He added: “I was batting with Virat bhai, and he was spot on with which bowlers I needed to select [to target]. I was on 95 and wanted to smack, but he calmed me down, saying it was my first hundred,”
