India's Men in Blue hammered Sri Lanka 124 runs ahead in the second semi‑final, posting 169/7 in 20 overs before bowlers finished them for a mere 45 in 10 overs.
Kishan’s left‑handed bat was the plot’s backbone, stitching 80 runs without losing a wicket on a pitch that offered both seam and spin – a rare feat in a short‑form game.
The bowling attack was a trio of precision: Jasprit Bumrah, Axar Patel and Abhishek Sharma each snared two wickets, turning the finish into a blistering 10‑over collapse.
Defending the gold from Hangzhou, India now faces Pakistan in a match that carries more than a medal – it’s a storied rivalry that hasn’t seen a handshake since last year’s Asia Cup.
Kishan shrugged off the looming pressure, saying, "Just keep it simple, play your shots and enjoy the crunch moments. You don’t think about what comes after two days." He added that the medal itself adds a new layer of motivation.
The final against Pakistan is set for Saturday, October 3, and promises to be a high‑stakes clash that could redefine the India‑Pakistan cricket narrative.