Hardik Pandya and Ishan Kishan in the middle made a vital partnership.

Source: https://southasiandaily.com/asia-cup-2023-against-nepal-india-aim-to-solve-top-order-problems-ahead-of-super-4/

I would play Ishan Kishan over KS Bharat because you would want someone to play attacking shots at number six, because the ball is old and Rishabh Pant used to play that role."

Source: https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/three-seamers-and-jadeja-if-harbhajan-on-indias-bowling-combination-in-wtc-final-4090380

Shubman Gill and Ishan Kishan remained not out on 29 and 52 respectively when the declaration was made on a rain-marred day.

Source: https://indianexpress.com/article/sports/cricket/ind-vs-wi-2nd-test-day-4-live-score-india-vs-west-indies-2023-live-scorecard-updates-8856087/

Skipper Rohit Sharma will be hoping for a better performance from his top order and middle-order barring Ishan Kishan and Hardik Pandya as they take on Nepal for the first time at the Pallekele International Cricket Stadium.

Source: https://southasiandaily.com/asia-cup-2023-against-nepal-india-aim-to-solve-top-order-problems-ahead-of-super-4/

Spinners Ish Sodhi and Michael Bracewell picked up a wicket apiece, while Indian batters Ishan Kishan and Washington Sundar were both run out.

Source: https://www.channelnewsasia.com/sport/india-clinch-six-wicket-win-over-nz-level-series-3240091?cid=cna_flip_070214

The 42-year old Dhoni praised South Africa pacer Magala, who was playing his first match and was carted around for five boundaries by Ishan Kishan in the first couple of overs.

Source: https://www.canindia.com/ipl-2023-dhoni-praises-bowlers-for-special-effort-in-csks-seven-wicket-win-over-mumbai-indians/

The Indian team had picked Ishan Kishan over Samson for the first ODI which India won by five wickets.

Source: https://indianexpress.com/article/sports/cricket/why-did-suryakumar-yadav-wear-sanju-samsons-jersey-in-first-odi-8864510/