Ishan Kishan ruled out of second T20I against New Zealand
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi may return to India's playing XI in Christchurch.
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Ishan Kishan misses the second T20I against New Zealand after sustaining a low-grade right adductor strain in the opener. Vaibhav Sooryavanshi may return to India's playing XI in Christchurch.
Key takeaways
- Ishan Kishan ruled out of second T20I due to low-grade right adductor strain
- Injury sustained during first T20I against New Zealand in Christchurch
- Vaibhav Sooryavanshi likely to replace Kishan in playing XI
- India won first T20I by four wickets chasing 226
- Sooryavanshi has eight T20Is for India with 246 runs
Ishan Kishan has been ruled out of the second T20I against New Zealand after suffering a low-grade right adductor strain during the series opener in Christchurch. The BCCI confirmed the update on Friday morning and said its medical team is monitoring his progress.
What we know
Kishan batted at number five in the first T20I instead of his usual number three position. India batting coach Sitanshu Kotak said the change was linked to Kishan's groin strain. He added that it is unlikely Kishan will play in Saturday's match unless he recovers completely.
India chased down 226 in the first T20I with four wickets in hand and two balls to spare. Tilak Varma made six off 11 balls at number three, while Kishan scored one off three balls. Varma was dismissed by Michael Bracwell and Santner removed Kishan.
Vaibhav could definitely step in for him.
What happens next
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi could return to India's playing XI for the second T20I at Hagley Oval in Christchurch. He was on the bench for the five-match T20I series against the West Indies.
Sooryavanshi has played eight T20Is for India, scoring 246 runs at a strike rate of 186.36 with two half-centuries. He made 776 runs in the IPL for Rajasthan Royals. Ahead of the first T20I, captain Shreyas Iyer said Sooryavanshi needed to wait for his opportunity because Abhishek Sharma and Sanju Samson were scoring consistently as openers.
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