England vs India: Social Media Erupts As Ishan Kishan Departs Without Disturbing The Scoreboard

Ishan Kishan, who replaced the ill KL Rahul, was bamboozled by a slower bouncer from Sam Curran to depart for 1. The left-hander, who last played in the Afghanistan series at home, was settling down on the pitch when he was caught off guard. It was the first away series for the left-hander in ODIs since September 2023, when he last played in Colombo.

While the left-hander continues to be one of India's most exciting white-ball batters, his away form will be a point of concern for Gambhir and co. His recent ODI performances reflect a high-risk, high-reward approach that has produced moments of brilliance while also exposing areas that still require improvement.

Across his last five ODI innings, Kishan has scored 207 runs, with the standout performance being a sensational 125 off just 79 balls against Afghanistan in June 2026. The innings showcased his exceptional boundary-hitting ability, aggressive intent against both pace and spin, and his capability to dominate the top order. His fearless acceleration through the middle overs proved decisive as he powered India to a memorable victory.

One of the major point for concerns for the left-hander has been his consistency in the ODI format. Apart from the century (125 off 105), his recent scores include 47, 34, a duck against Australia and Afghanistan, and just 1 run off 8 deliveries in the ongoing second ODI against England in Cardiff. These low returns underline his susceptibility to quality swing and seam bowling, particularly during the early stages of an innings.

Ishan Kishan's Last 10 ODI Score:

Where Are Bowlers troubling Ishan Kishan?

One of the major vulnerabilities that bowlers have devised to keep Kishan at bay has been the struggle against sharp bouncers and hard-length deliveries. Because Kishan is a compulsive puller, pacers usually target his shoulders and ribs with pace, which tends to cause Kishan to edge the ball. The same ploy was used by Curran to dismiss Ishan Kishan on 1 off 8 balls.

Netizens React To Kishan's Bad Day At Office

Social media erupted as Netizens lambasted Ishan Kishan for poor form. Some netizens even questioned Gautam Gambhir's ability to promote Ishan Kishan ahead of Shreyas Iyer.