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IPL 2026: Watching The Ball And Playing Our Shots Has Worked For Us,' Says Kishan On SRH Approach

Indian Premier League: Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) wicketkeeper batter Ishan Kishan believes keeping batting simple and reacting to the ball rather than overthinking situations has been the key to his sides approach in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 as they clash against Chennai Super Kings (CSK) at M.A. Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai on Monday. Ahead of the match, Kishan stressed that the batting group does not believe in complicating things and instead focuses on reading the conditions and playing naturally. Nothing too complicated, its simply about watching the ball and playing your shots. Theres no need to do anything different. Thats what weve done over the last few games as well. Weve just watched the ball and played according to what the situation demanded, Kishan told broadcasters ahead of the match. The wicketkeeper-batter added that maintaining clarity of thought and staying relaxed at the crease has helped the side perform consistently through the season. Weve been playing this way throughout the tournament. Our last game didnt go well, but at the same time, the most important thing is how you approach each match, taking it one game at a time and starting every new game with a fresh mindset. Thats what our focus will be on, he said. Kishan also spoke about the positive atmosphere within the squad and said the players have continued to believe in each other even during difficult phases of the tournament. I think weve been in a really good space throughout the season. Theres been a very good tempo within the group, and everyone has contributed together. Even when we lost a few games early on, the mindset was always that we could come back from anywhere, he said. When youre in a good headspace, youre able to play your best cricket. Thats exactly what weve done throughout the season so far, and well continue doing that, he added. Kishan further highlighted the importance of trust between batting partners, saying the side has benefited from players backing each other in pressure situations. When youre in a good headspace, youre able to play your best cricket. Thats exactly what weve done throughout the season so far, and well continue doing that, he added. Also Read: Live Cricket Score Kishan has been a standout performer in the ongoing season. He has scored 420 runs in 12 matches at a strike rate of 185.84. He has also hit four half-centuries. Article Source: IANS