India defeated Pakistan by 61 runs (Photo: Robert Cianflone/Getty Images)
T20 World Cup 2026: India’s match with Pakistan took place on 15 February. Mahashivratri was also on the same day, due to which the excitement of the competition had increased further. India registered a record win by defeating Pakistan by 61 runs in the match played at Premadasa Stadium in Colombo. But, was there the threat of Mahadev in this victory? Was it the grace of Lord Shiva in this victory? After all, how was the victory over Pakistan in Colombo linked to Bholenath? The answer to all these questions is one – Ishan Kishan.
How is the connection between Ishaan and Mahadev?
Now you will say what is the connection between Ishaan and Mahadev? So for that you have to understand the meaning of the name Ishaan. That is the link of connection between Team India’s explosive opener and Lord Shiva. Ishaan means Lord Shiva. In simple words, Ishaan is also the same name of Mahadev. This is the reason why the victory over Pakistan on Mahashivratri is being linked to Mahadev because the hero of that victory i.e. the player of the match is Ishan Kishan.
Ishan Kishan beats Pakistan team badly
Now let us know how Ishaan made Pakistan proud on Mahashivratri. He thrashed Salman Aga and his team’s bowlers, who were proud by taking the wicket of Abhishek Sharma in the very first over, so much so that they kept asking for water. You can gauge Ishan Kishan’s explosive batting against Pakistan from the fact that he scored 77 runs in just 40 balls. Not only this, he has also become the batsman to score the fastest half-century in the match between India and Pakistan in the T20 World Cup. Ishaan completed his half-century in just 27 balls. In this matter, he had broken the record of Iftikhar Ahmed of Pakistan.
Ishaan lost the match – Mike Hesson
Ishan Kishan made a difference in the match against Pakistan, drew a line between victory and defeat, not only Indian captain Suryakumar Yadav believes this but the Pakistan team also agrees with this. Its head coach Mike Hesson gave a statement after the end of the match in Colombo that Pakistan had to face defeat because of Ishaan’s innings.
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