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Kishan Smashes 10 Sixes as India Crush Nz

  • On January 31, 2026, Ishan Kishan scored his maiden T20I century as India posted 271-5 and defeated New Zealand by 46 runs in Thiruvananthapuram.
  • Selected as the spare batter, Kishan also received the wicketkeeping role ahead of Sanju Samson, based on comments from India selector Ajit Agarkar.
  • The Kishan–Suryakumar partnership produced a 137-run third-wicket stand as Kishan struck 103 off 43 balls and reached 50 in 28 balls, while Suryakumar Yadav scored 63 off 30 balls.
  • Samson's poor series form means his fifth failure raises doubts about T20 World Cup prospects, while Kishan kept wicket during New Zealand’s chase, highlighting selectors’ keeper-opener debate.
  • Arshdeep Singh's five-wicket haul helped bowl out New Zealand for 225, despite Finn Allen’s 38-ball 80, in a match where India’s Pandya scored 42 off 17.
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Ishan Kishan hundred helps India wrap up T20 series against New Zealand 4-1

Ishan Kishan has crashed 103 runs off 43 balls and India has beaten New Zealand by 46 runs in the fifth Twenty20 in Thiruvananthapuram.

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