IND vs SA, 2nd ODI: Ishan Kishan rues lacking out on century after hitting career-best ODI knock

India vs South Africa, 2nd ODI: Ishan Kishan missed out on a effectively deserved century within the 2nd ODI match of the sequence. He hit 93 runs earlier than holing deep mid wicket out off Imad Fortuin.

Ranchi,UPDATED: Oct 9, 2022 21:48 IST

Ishan Kishan celebrates his half century in 2nd ODI vs SA. (Courtesy: AP)

By India Today Web Desk: India batter Ishan Kishan fell simply seven runs wanting his century on Sunday, 9 October. Playing at his dwelling floor Ranchi, Kishan was probably the most aggressive batter within the Indian line-up on the day, notching up 93 runs off simply 84 balls, that included 7 sixes and 4 boundaries. Pairing up with Shreyas Iyer, Kishan added 161 runs of the third wicket, which basically guided the Men in Blue via to a sequence levelling win on Sunday.

Speaking after the sport, Kishan rued lacking out on a century, however mentioned that he was pleased that he performed a giant half within the group’s win in his hometown.

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“Unfortunate that I missed on the hundred but happy that my team won the game. It was not easy for a new batsman to score the runs. It was a matter of putting the pressure on the other team also, that we are ready to put away if they missed their mark. I was looking to pull whenever the ball was near my chest but didn’t premeditate,” Kishan mentioned.

The Mumbai Indians batter walked out at a difficult time with India shedding their captain early inside the primary 10 overs of the chase. The left hander anchored the innings, first beside Shubman Gill after which with Shreyas Iyer to maintain troubles away. Kishan additionally needed to courageous out searing ache on his left elbow after getting hit by a bouncer on his solution to 93 runs.

Just when it appeared like that the stage was set for his maiden worldwide century, Kishan faltered whereas making an attempt to drag the left arm off spinner, within the course of depositing a catch to Rezza Hendricks at deep mid wicket.

From their, Shreyas Iyer took full management of the sport and patiently took India over the road within the forty sixth over of the sport.

India will now journey to New Delhi to face South Africa for the third and last ODI match of the sequence.