India suffered an early setback in the first T20I against England after Ishan Kishan ran out after a major mix-up with opening partner Abhishek Sharma. The dismissal came just two balls into Kishan’s innings, adding to his misery after he was also run out in India’s previous T20I against Ireland. Looking for a quick single, Kishan took off after pushing the ball towards midwicket but Abhishek, after seeing the ball intercepted by Harry Brook, opted to give up the run.The decision was referred to the third umpire, and as the replay was being reviewed, Abhishek’s frustration was clear. During their exchange of letters, Abhishek was heard asking Kishan, “Tu pahuncha ki nahin pahuncha, kya kar raha hai yaar Ishan? (Did you make it or not? What are you doing, yaar, Ishan?)” Watch:Kishan’s desperate dive back into the crease was not enough as England completed the run-out, leaving India struggling after losing both Sanju Samson and Kishan in the first two overs.Despite the early confusion, Abhishek Sharma made a brilliant comeback, smashing 59 runs off just 24 balls, including six fours and four sixes. He shared an important 82-run partnership with the captain Shreyas Iyerwho anchored the innings with 68 off 47 deliveries. Abhishek also became the fastest player in T20I history to complete 100 sixes in terms of number of balls.A late unbeaten 42 off 21 balls from Shivam Dube helped India post a competitive total of 189/7 in 20 overs, while England pacer Saqib Mahmood impressed with figures of 3/33. However, persistent rain, which started towards the end of India, prevented England from starting their chase. With conditions not improving, the match was eventually abandoned and the teams will now head to Manchester for the second T20I on July 4.
