Ishan Kishan News

Scoring a century in T20 Internationals remains one of the toughest individual milestones in modern cricket, given the limited overs and relentless pressure to score quickly. Over the years, 13 Indian batters have achieved this feat, reflecting the evolution and growing depth of India’s T20 batting arsenal.

Sanju Samson’s poor returns in the final warm-up series have reopened India’s wicketkeeper selection debate. Ishan Kishan’s match-winning century may have sealed his spot in India’s T20 World Cup XI. A reflective post from Samson’s wife highlights the mental strain during a critical career phase.

Ishan Kishan’s rise to the top of India’s T20 pecking order reads like a modern sporting comeback: messy, public, and ultimately decisive.

The stage is set for the much-anticipated clash at the iconic Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai as defending champions India begin their ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026 campaign against a spirited USA side on February 7. Under the lights in Mumbai, the "Men in Blue" under Suryakumar Yadav's captaincy will look to establish dominance early in Group A. India's 15-member squad for the T20 World Cup 2026 blends explosive batting, versatile all-rounders, and a world-class bowling attack. However, Gautam Gambhir-led Indian management faces some "good headaches" regarding the opening combination and the balance of his spin attack. Based on the form of players and recent injury updates, here's India's predicted playing XI for T20 World Cup 2026 match against USA:

After a horrid 2025, where he failed to hit a fifty, Suryakumar Yadav struck three fifties, including a fine 63 in a 46-run win over New Zealand at the Greenfield International Stadium on Saturday.  

Ishan Kishan smashed a maiden T20I hundred while Arshdeep Singh claimed a five-wicket haul as India defeated New Zealand by 46 runs in the fifth and final match to seal the series 4-1 on Saturday.  

Suryakumar Yadav-led India will look to bounce back from their 50-run defeat in Visakhapatnam as they face Mitchell Santner's New Zealand in the 5th and fifth T20I of the five-match series at the Greenfield International Stadium in Thiruvananthapuram on Saturday, January 31. Having already clinched the series 3-1, the Men in Blue have the opportunity to finish on a high note. This 5th T20I serves as a crucial final tune-up ahead of the T20 World Cup 2026, starting in early February, making team combinations, player form, and workload management key priorities. Here's India's predicted playing XI for 5th T20I against New Zealand in Thiruvananthapuram:

Ishan Kishan’s omission became controversial after he was seen running freely on the field as the 12th man. Suryakumar Yadav cited a niggle at the toss, but visuals challenged that explanation. The episode highlights how communication gaps can overshadow tactical decisions.

With the five-match T20I series already sealed, the fourth encounter between India and New Zealand has turned into a selection and experimentation exercise for the hosts.

Ishan Kishan's whirlwind innings of 76 off 32 balls was the cornerstone of India's chase of a formidable 209-run target in the second T20I against New Zealand in Raipur on Friday.   

All-rounder Shivam Dube praised the match-winning stand between Ishan Kishan and captain Suryakumar Yadav after India produced a sensational run chase to beat the New Zealand national cricket team by seven wickets in the second T20I at Raipur on Wednesday.

Cricket fans were treated to a dramatic mix of dominant performances, off-field developments and milestone moments yesterday. From ruthless bowling displays to administrative shake-ups and personal landmarks, here’s a concise wrap-up of the top five cricket stories that made headlines.

Suryakumar Yadav, Ishan Kishan starred with the bat as India romped to a seven-wicket victory against New Zealand in the second T20I at the Shaheed Veer Narayan Singh International Stadium, Raipur.  

Kishan forced his way back into national contention through a dominant showing in the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy. Kishan’s return follows a period of controversy where he was removed from the BCCI’s central contract list.

Suryakumar Yadav-led India will lock horns with Mitchell Santner's New Zealand in the first T20I of the highly anticipated five-match T20 International series on Wednesday, January 21 at the Vidarbha Cricket Association Stadium in Nagpur. The five-match T20I series will serve as crucial preparation for India ahead of the ICC T20 World Cup 2026. Notably, India will enter the contest with a revamped squad due to injuries. Tilak Varma (ruled out of the first three T20Is) and Washington Sundar have been replaced by Shreyas Iyer (for the initial three matches) and Ravi Bishnoi. The squad sees the return of key seniors like Hardik Pandya and Jasprit Bumrah, who were rested during the preceding ODI series, which India lost. Here's India's predicted Playing XI for 1st T20I against New Zealand in Nagpur:

After the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 mini-auction in Abu Dhabi on December 16, all ten franchises have finalised their best possible squads for the upcoming season. The much-awaited IPL 2026 will kick off on March 26 and the teams are already plotting how to use their resources in the best possible manner to get the desired results. Interestingly, despite the recent IPL 2026 auction, wicket-keeper roles are relatively stable across franchises, with most of them likely continuing from IPL 2025 unless impacted by new signings, availability issues or injuries. Here's the predicted first-choice wicket-keeper for every franchise for IPL 2026 season:

After the recently concluded Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 mini-auction in Abu Dhabi, all ten franchises have finalised their best possible squads for the upcoming season. The much-awaited IPL 2026 will kick off on March 26 and the teams are already plotting how to use their resources in the best possible manner to get the desired results.  Interestingly, despite the recent IPL 2026 auction, wicket-keeper roles are relatively stable across franchises, with most of them likely continuing from IPL 2025 unless impacted by new signings, availability issues or injuries. Here's the predicted first-choice wicket-keeper for every franchise for IPL 2026 season:

Ishan Kishan blasted 125 off 39 balls at a strike rate of 320.51 while batting at No.6 His 33-ball century became the second-fastest by an Indian in List A history The knock strengthens Kishan’s case for a T20 World Cup comeback

December has marked defining chapters in Kishan’s career. Kishan’s final statement came with a blistering 101 off just 49 balls in the summit clash, a knock that sealed his return to the Indian T20 setup.

In a significant development ahead of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has officially announced Team India’s squad for the global event as well as the upcoming five-match T20I series against New Zealand.