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Ishan Kishan ruled out of 3rd T20I vs New Zealand with injury

The India National Cricket Team is in New Zealand for a full tour, which began with a five-match T20I series. The first match has already been played, and the second is currently underway. Star batter Ishan Kishan, who was ruled…

Published: Saturday, 24 October 2026 at 8:40 AM
Ishan Kishan ruled out of 3rd T20I vs New Zealand with injury
Key Things to Know
  • Ishan Kishan has been ruled out of the third T20I against New Zealand with a right adductor strain.
  • The BCCI announced wicketkeeper-batter Kumar Kushagra as cover for the injured Kishan.
  • Fifteen-year-old Vaibhav Sooryavanshi entered India's playing XI in Kishan's absence during the series.
The Story in 60 Seconds

India batter Ishan Kishan has been ruled out of the third T20I against New Zealand due to a low-grade right adductor strain. The injury had previously sidelined him for the second match of the five-game series. According to reports from journalist Nitin K Srivastav, Kishan aims to make a comeback for the final two games of the bilateral tour.

The Board of Control for Cricket in India has named Kumar Kushagra as cover for the injured batter. In Kishan's absence, 15-year-old Vaibhav Sooryavanshi was included in the playing XI for the second T20I under captain Shreyas Iyer, following India's record run chase of 226 in the opening match.

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