Ishan Kishan's prophecy to his dad that came true

Ishan Kishan, who scored the fastest ODI double hundred - against Bangladesh in Chattogram on Saturday - revealed an interesting conversation with his father before the tour.
By CX Staff Writer Updated: Dec 11, 2022, 11:36 IST
Kishan became the fourth Indian batter to score an ODI double-hundred.

Ishan Kishan revealed that he had told his father that he would produce a 150-plus knock if presented with an opportunity in India’s recently concluded three-match ODI series against Bangladesh.

As it turned out, Kishan, having replaced the injured Rohit Sharma in the third ODI in Chattogram on Saturday, December 10, scored a scintillating 210, smashing various records to set up India’s dominant 227-run win.

He revealed how his father’s positivity aided his success.

"It was not like that today, but seriously, when I was leaving home and after I had packed my bag, I told my dad that if I get a chance I will score 150 at least. But my dad was very positive and I feel to manifest it is very important," Kishan told Sony Sports.

"I didn't see the scoreboard after 100,” said the 24-year-old, “I was just batting, the pitch was so good and I was just enjoying, that whichever ball I get I should keep hitting. Then I saw the scoreboard once at 146 and after that, I saw only at 190. Then I felt when I have come so far, I should score 200."

Kishan, who smashed 24 fours and 10 sixes before being dismissed for 210 off 131, spoke of his aggressive mindset which enabled him get a big score.

"This is always my game plan, I like to play shots,” he said. “I know once I get set I have the strength to easily clear the boundary, but at the same time, whenever we make a big score, we don't think that much about it but strike rotation is also necessary. So I practice that also but my main focus is that if the ball is there I will hit a six."