Ishan Kishan’s dream debut: Playing international cricket for one’s nation isn’t a cakewalk for any cricketer in the world. It is a lifelong dream coming true for all those players who dons on that prestigious jersey even for once in his life.
As India is playing two series simultaneously, it flags a series of development so massive that the opportunity pool for India expands itself astronomically just ahead of the World T20 championship.
However, when the match between India and Sri Lanka kickstarted the Indian fans weren’t particularly happy about the inclusion of Ishan Kishan. Despite this being a tough choice for Dravid and company, the choice of Ishan got pretty obvious when Sanju Samson was ruled out with a knee injury.
Kishan, on the contrary, displayed exemplary character behind the stumps to challenge the supremacy of Sanju Samson. He seemed pretty decent with his keeping and also managed to effect a dismissal.
However, the dynamics of the game completely changed when Ishan walked out to bat. Chasing a deferential total of 263, India was off to a flying start, thanks to some searing pyrotechnics from Prithvi Shaw.
Kishan opened his innings with a gigantic six against De Silva, a remarkable debut to his ODI career and that too on his birthday. He hammered a swashbuckling boundary off the following delivery to leave an intimidating mark upon the bowlers.
He chronicled a remarkable half-century from just 42 balls, smashing 8 fours and 2 sixes. His acceleration helped Shikhar Dhawan to take a sturdy stance and hammer a brilliant knock for India.
Twitter was all praises for the debutant as he carved the bowlers up with some peachy strikes.
https://twitter.com/Cricketracker/status/1416775773671682054?s=19
If you’re Sri Lanka, there is a 100% chance of you getting smashed by a Mumbai Indians player.
Ishan Kishan??#INDvsSL #RohitSharma#IshanKishan pic.twitter.com/F5TCS8AXZd
— Harshvardhan Singh Thapa (@Humorosaurus) July 18, 2021
#ishankishan loving the white ball game on his birthday. 50 on Debut is always “special”
50 on T-20 Debut ?
50 in ODI Debut!! ??
Such a talented player!
Deserves appreciation ??? #INDvsSL ???? pic.twitter.com/FVc7eONB8d— ?????????? || (@AdityaS_Indian) July 18, 2021
Ishan Kishan Became First Cricketer To Score 50 On Both Int'l Debut Of T20i And ODI Cricket .
Dream Debut For Him 🔥#INDvsSL #SLvIND #IshanKishan pic.twitter.com/adaSWiGfwP
— ً (@52off89) July 18, 2021
Half-century for Ishan Kishan off just 32 deliveries, on his ODI debut!
Second fastest in ODI history!
Only the second batter after Rassie van der Dussen to score a 50 on debut in both T20Is and ODIs!#IshanKishan #SLvIND #INDvsSLMI Fans Right Now : pic.twitter.com/xsGVf1EJcV
— D (@DilipVK18) July 18, 2021
https://twitter.com/sarcasm_unoffic/status/1416776044758007808?s=19
Bihari after watching Ishan Kishan Innings!#INDvSL#IshanKishan pic.twitter.com/JUQMIsQ60V
— Kena Patel (@__kena07) July 18, 2021
Ishan smashes 50 on debut(on his birthday). Ishan be like:#ishankishan #INDvsSL pic.twitter.com/inYCwQLbOG
— Neel (@The_NerdyNeel) July 18, 2021
Birthday boy, Ishan Kishan toyed around with the Lankan bowlers! ?
A stunning 59 off 42 ?Tune into Sony Six (ENG), Sony Ten 1 (ENG), Sony Ten 3 (HIN), Sony Ten 4 (TAM, TEL) & SonyLIV now! ?#SLvINDOnlyOnSonyTen #HungerToWin #IshanKishan pic.twitter.com/gQM8SmEp6f
— Sony Sports (@SonySportsIndia) July 18, 2021
A well start is half done! What a way to start his 1st International ODI. Incredible knocks from the birthday boy!@ishankishan51 #ishankishan pic.twitter.com/Z2aEGoS5r7
— Sanjo Sam (@sanjo_sam) July 18, 2021
