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India vs NZ T20I series: Injury updates and squad changes

Overview

Indian cricket has seen significant individual and team milestones in T20 formats. In 2026, Ishan Kishan set a new record for the most T20 runs scored by an Indian player in a single calendar year, accumulating 1,644 runs across 45 innings, surpassing Virat Kohli’s 2016 record.

During the five-match T20I series against New Zealand, Kishan was ruled out following a low-grade right adductor strain sustained in the opening match in Christchurch. The BCCI has confirmed that Kishan will miss the third T20I in Wellington on October 27, 2026, as he has yet to regain the match fitness required for competitive play. The injury also impacts Kishan’s pursuit of a milestone, as he is currently “six runs shy of Suryakumar Yadav’s record for the most runs scored by an Indian batter in a single T20I calendar year.”

While the BCCI medical team continues to monitor his progress, Kumar Kushagra, who joined the squad as cover, will remain with the team for the third match to provide wicketkeeping options. In Kishan's absence during the second T20I, teenage batter Vaibhav Sooryavanshi was included in the playing XI, though he struggled with the transition.

India currently holds a 2-0 series lead following a last-over victory at Hagley Oval. During the second match, India became the first team to record 200 outright wins in T20I cricket.

New Zealand continues to manage roster shifts. Matt Henry will miss the remainder of the series to prepare for the upcoming ODI series, and Lockie Ferguson will miss the third T20I in Wellington before returning for the final two matches. Additionally, Kyle Jamieson will focus on domestic Ford Trophy commitments after potentially featuring in the third T20I. To bolster bowling depth, New Zealand has brought Blair Tickner and Josh Clarkson into the squad.

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Ishan Kishan · BCCI · Vaibhav Sooryavanshi · India · New Zealand

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Timeline

  1. [SPORTS] 31 sources
    Ishan Kishan ruled out of third T20I against New Zealand

    Ishan Kishan is ruled out of the third T20I against New Zealand in Wellington due to a right adductor strain, leaving India to rely on Kumar Kushagra and Vaibhav Sooryavanshi.

  2. [SPORTS] 21 sources
    Ishan Kishan ruled out of second T20I against New Zealand

    Ishan Kishan is ruled out of the second T20I against New Zealand due to a right adductor strain sustained in the series opener. Vaibhav Sooryavanshi is a strong contender to replace him.

  3. [SPORTS] 2 sources
    Ishan Kishan breaks Virat Kohli's record for most T20 runs in a calendar year

    Ishan Kishan has broken Virat Kohli's record for the most T20 runs scored by an Indian in a single calendar year, totaling 1,644 runs in 2026.

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