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AHMEDABAD — India received an early setback in their ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 match against the Netherlands at the Narendra Modi Stadium, with opener Ishan Kishan dismissed in freakish fashion after a blistering start.
The Dismissal
The incident occurred during the fifth over of the innings. Netherlands spinner Aryan Dutt delivered a short ball angling down the leg side. Kishan, on 18 from just seven balls, attempted to help it toward the boundary for another scoring shot but completely missed the connection.
In cruel sequence:
- The ball struck Kishan’s thigh pad
- It then deflected onto his elbow
- From there, it rolled slowly onto the stumps
Kishan scrambled to block the ball with his bat, but he arrived too late—the bail had already fallen. He was given out bowled in one of the most unfortunate dismissals of the tournament.
Promising Start Cut Short
Kishan had begun with intent, launching an aggressive assault on the Dutch bowlers. His seven-ball knock included two boundaries and a six, giving India the explosive start they desired. The wicket, however, brought India’s momentum to a sudden halt.
Match Context
The dismissal marked a dream start for the Netherlands, with Dutt removing both Indian openers inside the powerplay. Kishan’s wicket followed that of his partner, leaving India needing to rebuild against an upbeat Dutch attack.
The bizarre nature of the dismissal quickly became a talking point on social media, with fans and commentators expressing sympathy for the in-form batter who could do little to prevent the freakish chain of events.
