Asia Cup 2023: Ishan Kishan breaks MS Dhoni's 15-year-long record vs Pakistan

Ishan Kishan has penned a new record in India's opening Asia Cup 2023 match against Pakistan in Pallekele, Sri Lanka on Saturday (September 2).

In a demonstration of his resolute form, Kishan, the wicketkeeper-batsman, marked his 4th consecutive half-century in One Day Internationals and his 5th consecutive half-century in international matches overall.

Ishan Kishan becomes the highest-scoring India wicketkeeper vs Pakistan in Asia Cup

Ishan Kishan has become the highest score by any Indian wicketkeeper in Asia Cup contests against Pakistan under his belt.

Racking up 9 boundaries and 2 sixes, Kishan accelerated his inning after crossing the half-century mark, a strategy that bore fruit as the fifth-wicket partnership flourished.

Nonetheless, in the 38th over, Kishan was dismissed as he sought to take Haris Rauf for a big hit, thus granting the Pakistani fast bowler his third wicket of the match. Kishan's impressive score of 82 runs from 81 balls further cemented his position as a serious contender for a place in India's World Cup squad.

Kishan breaks MS Dhoni Record

Ishan Kishan's 82 has now bested MS Dhoni's record of 76 runs against Pakistan. The India keeper has now toppled Dhoni, whose 76-run knock came against the arch-rivals back in 2008. Prior to that, SC Khanna scored 56 against Pakistan back in 1984.

Kishan also became only the 3rd Indian wicketkeeper to score a half-century against Pakistan in the Asia Cup on Saturday.