Ishan Kishan Smashes 28 Runs in a Single Over, Equals Rohit Sharma’s T20 World Cup Record

New Delhi: India’s explosive wicketkeeper-batsman Ishan Kishan is in red-hot form, continuing his sensational performance in the ICC T20 World Cup 2026. In India’s dominant win over Namibia, Kishan not only played a whirlwind innings but also equaled a record previously held by Rohit Sharma.

Blistering Knock Against Namibia

Opening the innings, Ishan Kishan scored 61 runs off just 24 balls, striking at an incredible 254.17, including 6 fours and 5 sixes. His innings gave India a flying start, setting the stage for a massive total of 209.

28 Runs in a Single Over

The highlight of Kishan’s innings came in the final over of the powerplay bowled by Namibia’s JJ Smith. After a dot ball on the first delivery, Kishan hit four consecutive sixes and finished the over with a boundary on the last ball, smashing 28 runs in a single over.

With this feat, Kishan jointly holds the second spot for most runs in an over by an Indian in T20 World Cup history, alongside Rohit Sharma, who hit 28 runs off Mitchell Starc in the 2024 T20 World Cup against Australia. The record is topped by Indian all-rounder Yuvraj Singh, who famously hit 6 sixes in 6 balls for 36 runs off Stuart Broad in the inaugural 2007 T20 World Cup.

A Star on the Rise

Before the World Cup, Kishan’s selection was a surprise, as his name had not been in contention initially. His outstanding performances in the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy earned him a spot in the squad. He had already impressed during India’s T20 series against New Zealand, scoring a century off just 42 balls, proving he was ready for the big stage.

Now, Kishan is turning heads in the World Cup with his explosive batting, cementing his place as one of India’s most dangerous hitters in the shortest format.