The atmosphere at the Narendra Modi Stadium turned electric as the India national cricket team closed in on victory against the New Zealand national cricket team in the final of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026. With just a few overs left and the result almost certain, captain Suryakumar Yadav and his teammates began to soak in the moment, enjoying the roar of a packed home crowd.
Amid the celebrations, one particularly entertaining moment stole the spotlight. Young wicketkeeper-batter Ishan Kishan, fielding near the boundary rope, suddenly became the centre of attention when thousands of fans in the stands began chanting in unison. “Ishan ko bowling do! Ishan ko bowling do!”
The humorous demand echoed across the stadium as Indian supporters, already thrilled by Kishan’s explosive batting earlier in the match, jokingly urged the team management to hand him the ball as well. The chant quickly caught the players’ attention on the field.
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Kishan, clearly amused by the situation, turned toward his captain and pointed at the stands to explain what the fans were demanding. In a moment that soon went viral on social media, the left-handed batter even urged Suryakumar to let him bowl — despite the fact that he rarely bowls in professional cricket, whether for his domestic team Jharkhand or in the IPL for franchises like the Mumbai Indians and Sunrisers Hyderabad.
Ishan Kishan was Signalling To SKY with his bowling action, saying that the crowd are chanting “Ishan ko bowling do”
What a character man 🤣💛 pic.twitter.com/QkBGzbSssH— 🎰 (@StanMSD) March 9, 2026
The moment became even more entertaining when Ishan Kishan playfully mimicked a bowling action while making his case, drawing laughter from fans and teammates alike. While the comic exchange added charm to the closing stages of the match, Kishan had already played a serious role in India’s victory.
Returning to the Indian side with confidence, he delivered a powerful performance in the final, smashing 54 runs off just 25 balls. His innings included four boundaries and four sixes, helping India post a massive 255/5 in 20 overs. New Zealand, under immense scoreboard pressure, were eventually bowled out for 159, handing India a dominant win.
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Kishan’s tournament was equally impressive overall. One of his standout performances came against Pakistan national cricket team, where he smashed a match-winning 77 off 40 balls on a challenging surface in Colombo. By the end of the competition, Kishan had accumulated 317 runs at a strike rate of 193.29, finishing as the fourth-highest run-scorer in the tournament and proving his value in India’s title-winning campaign.
