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Kishan Smashes 10 Sixes as India Crush Nz
- On Saturday, January 31, 2026, Ishan Kishan scored a maiden T20I century, hitting 103 off 43 balls as India posted 271 for 5 at Greenfield International Stadium, leaving New Zealand a daunting chase.
- Ahead of the match, India made three changes, including Ishan Kishan and Axar Patel, as Kishan played a fiery innings with Suryakumar Yadav, building a 37-run partnership.
- A costly fielding moment came when the ball burst through Glenn Phillips' palms and went for six after an earlier drop on 84, while Kyle Jamieson's final over included five wides and a no-ball, contributing to India's total at Greenfield International Stadium.
- India's total left New Zealand with a daunting 272-run target, ranking among India’s highest T20 scores and making them favourites to win the series 4-1.
- With the ICC Men's T20 World Cup starting on February 7, India will use the match to fine-tune their XI and Kishan's performance strengthens his case for selection.
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France24Kishan, Arshdeep star as India down New Zealand in T20 finale
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India thrash New Zealand by 46 runs in final T20I
In a thrilling finale, India defeated New Zealand by 46 runs in the final T20I, thanks to Ishan Kishan's 103 and Arshdeep Singh's impressive 5-51. The victory in Thiruvananthapuram sealed the series 4-1, boosting India's confidence ahead of the T20 World Cup.
·Dubai, United Arab Emirates
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