Manish Pandey's long-standing record broken by Kishan's knockout innings

Manish Pandey's unbeaten 79 against South Africa in 2018 stood as the best T20I score for a lower‑order batsman until today. Kishan's 80* eclipsed that mark, setting a new benchmark for players batting at number five or lower. The record‑breaking knock turned the semi‑final into a rescue act, keeping India in contention for a gold‑medal match.