IND vs NZ: 'You've earned Respect' - Fans serenade Ishan Kishan after blistering Knock

Ishan Kishan has boosted his form and has justified his India selectoion with a fantastic knock in the ongoing T20I match against New Zealand on Friday (January 23).

At the Raipur stadium, Kishan has roared with his bat in the most regal fashion, playing a blistering knock under pressure.

Ishan Kishan rocks in Raipur

Chasing a mammoth target of 209 runs. India were rocked very early. Both opener Sanju Samson and Abhishek Sharma departed very quickly, Samson just made 6 with Abhishek scoring a duck. Coming into the crease under pressure, Ishan Kishan showcased his class with a superb knock.

The southpaw amassed 76 runs off 32 deliveries, hitting 11 fours and 4 sixes in his scintillating knock. After the early pressure, Kishan launched a stellar counterattack against the Kiwi

bowlers. Along with India captain Suryakumar Yadav, he has taken the Indian team to a safe haven in the chase.

Kishan was finally dismissed on 76, at the score of 128 for 3 after just 9 overs. The essence of Kishan's knock is massive, as the 27-year-old overcame last match's failure with ease. After making a return to the Indian side after almost two years, the Jharkhand batter showed no jitters, playing an authoritative knock, which has earned plaudits from pundits and fans like.

Fans Hail Ishan Kishan

The fans have taken to social media to serenade Ishan Kishan after his fantastic knock.

Fans are saying Kishan has earned their respect. The batter is boasting a stellar form in domestic cricket and he has converted that in India colours as well.

-Was dropped from central contract
-Hustled his way back
-Won SMAT as captain
-Now a front runner to open for defending champions in world cup
-Ishan Kishan, you have earned respect pic.twitter.com/domtPzLOMm

- Sagar (@sagarcasm) January 23, 2026

TAKE A BOW, ISHAN KISHAN. 🙇‍♂️

Team India at one stage 6/2 and from then he counterattack, he scored 76 runs from 32 balls including 11 fours and 4 sixes against New Zealand in this run chase - What a Knock by Ishan Kishan.

Team India ❤️ #IshanKishan #INDvsNZ pic.twitter.com/HFg6wfaxJX

- Rahul Yadav (@RahulYadav61762) January 23, 2026

A fan hailed Ishan for his brilliant knock after enduring a lot of pressure. He was left out of the Indian team and then the BCCI central contract as well, but he has justified his comeback in emphatic fashion. A fan also hailed the player's mentality as well.

Ishan Kishan – T20 Comeback 🔥
Confidence back, intent clear, shots fearless!
Yeh comeback sirf runs ka nahi, mindset ka statement hai 💪
T20 format me Eshan Kishan phir se apni rhythm me lag rahe hain.#T20Cricket #eshankishan pic.twitter.com/cP2JZ6X1wk

- chandra (@chandrashe32365) January 23, 2026

"Two and a half years of pure hard work. People are appreciating it today, but only Ishan Kishan knows how hard he worked for this," a fan wrote.

Ishan Kishan is going all guns blazing here. He has taken the attack to the opposition with his great counterattacking strokeplay.

He is fearless, audacious, ruthless in whatever he do. Chasing a target of 200+ with an early wicket down & to go from ball 1, one has to be daring.… pic.twitter.com/S1tvROAq6I

- MR, ARJESH (@AaryaArjesh) January 23, 2026