"Not So Happy With...": Ishan Kishan's Eye-Catching Remarks After 3rd ODI

02.08.2023 - 04:07 sports.ndtv.com

Indian opener Ishan Kishan was disappointed that he did not capitalise on his half-century and was dismissed after scoring 77 in the third ODI match against West Indies.

With Mukesh Kumar's early breakthrough followed by Shardul Thakur's clobber bowling, India registered a 2-1 series win against West Indies after winning the third ODI match by massive 200-runs at the Brian Lara Stadium in Tarouba on Wednesday.

The outstanding opening partnership of 143 runs between Ishan Kishan and Shubman Gill guided India to set a massive target of 351/5 against WI.

After receiving the 'Player of the Series' award, Ishan said that he wanted to score big after being set. "Not so happy with the finishing that I gave.

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