Kishan produced one of the finest knocks of his ODI career, smashing 125 off just 79 deliveries, studded with 14 fours and seven sixes. His breathtaking innings came in a match-winning 224-run third-wicket partnership with captain Shubman Gill, who struck a magnificent 154 as India piled up 402 before bowling Afghanistan out for 232.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Speaking on JioStar Swann highlighted Kishan\u2019s versatility and selfless approach, saying the left-hander has the rare ability to adapt to any role demanded by the team.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\u201cHe is the sort of player who will do whatever job you ask of him without any complaints. The fact that he\u2019s come back into the team and looks like he\u2019s never been away is remarkable,\u201d Swann said.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
The former England spinner was particularly impressed by the manner in which Kishan constructed his innings before unleashing a devastating assault on Afghanistan\u2019s bowling attack.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\u201cHe came to the crease and was circumspect for his first fifty, but then took just 19 deliveries to go from 50 to 100, which is ridiculous. It wasn\u2019t crazy hitting or slogging either. He was simply being sensible, picking his spots on the leg side, forcing the bowlers to change their lines, and then playing those gorgeous lofted extra-cover drives.\u201d<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Swann said Kishan\u2019s acceleration reflected not only his natural talent but also his growing maturity as a batter.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\u201cIt\u2019s a sign of sheer class. That shot, wide of long-off, is something he\u2019s worked on over the last two years. It was an area where bowlers could shut him down, but he went away, worked on it, and turned it into a strength, which is brilliant,\u201d he added.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Kishan reached his century in just 71 balls and ensured India\u2019s scoring rate never dipped during his partnership with Gill. The duo completely dominated the Afghan attack and laid the foundation for one of India\u2019s highest ODI totals in recent times.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
India\u2019s bowlers then completed the job in emphatic fashion, with Arshdeep Singh and Gurnoor Brar claiming three wickets apiece, while Rahmat Shah\u2019s fighting 79 proved insufficient as Afghanistan were dismissed for 232.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Kishan reached his century in just 71 balls and ensured India\u2019s scoring rate never dipped during his partnership with Gill. The duo completely dominated the Afghan attack and laid the foundation for one of India\u2019s highest ODI totals in recent times.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
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