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Ishan Kishan ruled out of 2nd T20I against New Zealand

Ishan Kishan is ruled out of the second T20I against New Zealand due to a low grade right adductor strain, which he sustained during the first T20I of the series, a BCCI statement added.

By Authors and Contributors · The Hindu

Published: Friday, 23 October 2026 at 5:14 AM

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Ishan Kishan has been ruled out of India's second T20I against New Zealand due to an injury.
The wicketkeeper-batter sustained a low-grade right adductor strain during the opening T20I match.
The BCCI Medical Team is monitoring Kishan's progress, but no recovery timeline has been specified.

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Indian wicketkeeper-batter Ishan Kishan has been ruled out of the second T20 International against New Zealand in Christchurch. The BCCI confirmed that Kishan sustained a low-grade right adductor strain during the series opener. The BCCI Medical Team is actively monitoring his progress, though no recovery timeline was provided.

India previously won the first T20I by four wickets on October 22, successfully chasing 225 by scoring 230 for six in 19.4 overs. The injury affects Kishan's inner thigh muscles, leaving India to adjust their lineup for the second fixture.

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