India vs SL 2022: Ishan Kishan HOSPITALISED after being struck on head by bouncer during 2nd T20I

The incident happened in the fourth over of the Indian innings during the second T20I against Sri Lanka when a 146 kmph delivery hit Kishan on his helmet while the batter was trying to play a pull shot.

Ishan Kishan hit on head during 2nd T20I against Sri Lanka (Source: Twitter)

Amidst the second T20I against Sri Lanka on Saturday, India batter Ishan Kishan sustained a head injury and was rushed to a hospital in Kangra, Himachal Pradesh. The India opener was struck on the head by a 146 kmph bouncer bowled by Sri Lanka pacer Lahiru Kumara.

The incident took place in the fourth over of the Indian innings when a pacy delivery hit Kishan on his helmet while the batter was trying to play a pull shot. However, 23-year-old Kishan continued playing despite the physio advising against it but lost his wicket soon after and walked back to the pavilion after scoring just 16 runs off 15 balls.

It remains to be seen if Ishan Kishan’s injury is a serious one and if he will be available for the third T20I which is scheduled to take place on Sunday (February 27).

Meanwhile, apart from Kishan, Sri Lanka batter Dinesh Chandimal was also taken to the hospital after he endured a thumb injury while fielding in the second T20I.

Indian cricketer Ishan Kishan is under medical examination after getting hit on the head during India vs Sri Lanka 2nd T20I. Sri Lanka player Dinesh Chandimal was also taken to hospital as part of precautionary measures after an injury: Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association — ANI (@ANI) February 26, 2022

"I have been attached to the Indian team and I got information that an Indian player, who has sustained a head injury, has been brought here in the hospital. His CT scan was conducted and he has been under observation," said Dr Shubham.

"A Sri Lankan player has also been admitted in the hospital, after receiving a thumb injury in the second T20I. We are monitoring everything right now," he added.

Coming to the second T20I, Shreyas Iyer smashed a stylish fifty before Ravindra Jadeja slammed 45 in 18 balls to help India defeat Sri Lanka in the second T20I by seven wickets on Saturday.

With this win, India also sealed the two-match T20I series (2-0) with a game to go. The third T20I between both sides will be played on Sunday.

Chasing 184, India got off to a bad start as the side lost skipper Rohit Sharma in the first over. Dushmantha Chameera removed Rohit as the batter edged the ball onto the stumps.

Ishan Kishan and Shreyas Iyer stitched a 35-run stand but Lahiru Kumara removed Kishan in the sixth over. Shreyas and Sanju Samson then carried the innings and accelerated at the right time to get close to the target.

Samson got out in the 13th over as Binura Fernando grabbed a one-handed catch to reduced India to 128/3. However, Jadeja and Shreyas Iyer (74) took India home with an easy win over Sri Lanka in the second T20I. Jadeja and Shreyas stitched an important 58-run stand in 25 balls.