Ishan Kishan was the toast of India’s win in the second ODI over South Africa which came in his hometown of Ranchi on Sunday. The Men in Blue leveled the series 1-1 with a 7-wicket victory while chasing 279 to win on a tricky pitch.
South Africa batted first after stand-in captain Keshav Maharaj won the toss and posted 278/7 in 50 overs, with Reeza Hendricks (74) and Aiden Markram (79) being the top scorers, while Mohammed Siraj picked 3/38 for India.
In reply, Ishan Kishan lighted up the Ranchi stadium with 7 sixes and 4 fours in his 93-run knock, while Shreyas Iyer remained unbeaten on 113 to take India home with 25 balls to spare and 7 wickets in hand.
After the match, Ishan Kishan interacted with the local crowd and signed some autographs, and clicked many selfies with the fans. He also carried a special note for all-rounder Shardul Thakur from his fan.
In a video posted by the BCCI, Ishan can be seen interacting with the local fans in Ranchi, and narrating how he got the note to be delivered to Shardul.
“Aisa nahi hai Ranchi mey bus mujhe pyar milta hai sab ke liye pyar hai idhar. Jis shiddat se usne bola na please de dijiyega Shardul bhai ko, maine bola lao yaar de doonga aur bol doonga Shardul bhai ko kisi bahut bade tagde fan ne aapko diya hai (Fans in Ranchi not only love me, but there is also love for others as well. Shardul Thakur 54 and there is a heart, so good. The way the fan requested to me that please give this note to Shardul, I said okay give it to me I will deliver it),” Ishan can be heard saying.
