I was feeling like ‘Finally I’m here’: Man-of-the-Match Ishan Kishan

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Bengaluru, March 14: Ishan Kishan enjoyed a dream debut as the 22-year-old played a clinical role in India’s 7-wicket win over England in the 2nd match of the five-match T20 International series at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad on Sunday.

Kishan, who became only the second Indian batsman to score a 50 on T20I debut, struck a sensational 56 off 32 on his debut for the Indian team.

Picking up the player of the match trophy on his debut was the icing on the cake for the batsman. Talking about his impressive show, Kishan said he had learnt a lot from his senior teammates in Mumbai Indians.

“It's not easy when you come here and play your first game. Mumbai Indians have taught me a lot. I've been there with so many senior players and they have given me very good advice,” Man-of-the-Match Kishan said during the post-match presentation ceremony.

Kishan, who stitched together a match-winning partnership with skipper Virat Kohli said he was disappointed that he wasn’t able to finish the game as he fell to Adil Rashid.

“I love to play the reverse sweep but it didn't go my way. I was upset because I wanted to finish the game. I think when Tom Curran bowled his first ball and I smacked him for six, that was the moment I felt I can keep doing this.

“I don't know if I'll get this feeling again but I was feeling like 'Finally I'm here.' This innings is for my coach's dad, who passed away a few days ago,” Kishan said after the match.

With the win, India levelled the five-match T20I series 1-1. The hosts will take on Eoin Morgan's side in the third T20I on Tuesday (March 16).