Most Player Of The Match Awards For India In T20Is: Ishan Kishan Enters Elite Club

Lucknow: Ishan Kishan's stormy innings in the second T20 played in Raipur gave a big victory to India and again gave him a special identity. Kishan scored 76 runs in 32 balls and made the team chase the difficult target. This inning earned him the 'Player of the Match' award and he made a place in the special group of Indian players who have won this award the most number of times in T-20.

How did Ishan Kishan change the match?

He played very fast innings in the match. He hit 11 fours and 4 sixes. The team suffered initial setbacks. Kishan converted pressure into opportunity.

In what sense is this record special?

This is one of the important achievements of his international career. Now there is evidence attached to his name of showing consistent impact in T-20. Before him, names of some stalwarts were also in this list.

What was the feeling of victory for the team?

India achieved this target with ease. The captain and other batsmen also supported. This victory proved to be huge for the enthusiasm of the team.

What is the story of Kishan's comeback?

He has returned to the team after a long time. His form in the domestic tournament ensured his comeback. The selectors gave him a chance and he responded.

What does this shift indicate for the future?

This proves that Kishan can adapt himself in big matches. In the shorter formats, both his wicket-keeping and batting are useful for the team. Their usefulness in selection will increase.

What were the decisive moments of the match?

The team looked under pressure initially. After Kishan, the captain regained balance. The partnership turned the match. This broke the opponent's momentum.

What was the stance of the analysts and team management?

Analysts are praising Kishan's aggression. The team management said that this performance came at the right time. This has also become a topic of discussion in cricket commentary and media.

What kind of records are associated with this innings?

This inning also brought some stat highlights. Quick half-centuries and high noise-score chase figures are counting. Such performances are also recorded in statistics.

Now what will be the next steps of Team India?

The team will try to maintain the one-to-one form in the remaining matches of the series. New Zealand will now have to counterattack. Indian batting is looking confident with this win.

How will this day of Ishan Kishan be remembered?

This day will be known as the turning point of his career. Shining under pressure and becoming 'Player of the Match' is a new addition to his achievements. This innings can become a guide for him in the long run.

Most Player of the Match (P.O.M) Awards for India in T20Is

• 16 – Virat Kohli

• 16 – Suryakumar Yadav

• 14 – Rohit Sharma

• 8 – Axar Patel

• 7 – Yuvraj Singh

• 6 – Hardik Pandya

• 6 – Jasprit Bumrah

• 6 – Kuldeep Yadav

• 5 – Abhishek Sharma

• 5 – Arshdeep Singh

• 5 – Yuzvendra Chahal

• 4 – Tilak Varma

• 4 – Shikhar Dhawan

• 4 – Ravi Ashwin

• 4 – Dinesh Karthik

• 4 – Bhuvneshwar Kumar

• 4 – KL Rahul

• 3 – Ishan Kishan*

• 3 – Shivam Dube

• 3 – Shreyas Iyer

• 3 – Ravindra Jadeja

• 3 – Yashasvi Jaiswal

• 3 – Krunal Pandya

• 3 – Suresh Raina

• 3 – Sanju Samson

• 3 – Shardul Thakur