IND vs NZ: Ishan Kishan dismissed in third T20I against New Zealand

Ishan Kishan (BCCI Photo) Ishan Kishan will miss the third T20 international against New Zealand as he continues to recover from a thigh injury, the BCCI confirmed on Monday.The wicket-keeper batsman suffered a right adductor strain during the first T20I last week. He also missed the second match and has not yet regained full match fitness.The BCCI said Kishan is making progress but is not ready to return to action.“Ishan Kishan is recovering well from his low right adductor strain sustained during the first T20I series against New Zealand,” the BCCI said in a statement.“He is yet to regain match fitness and is ruled out of the third T20I to be played on October 27, 2026 in Wellington. BCCI’s medical team is monitoring Ishan’s progress. Kumar Kushagra will continue to be with the team beyond the third T20I,” the statement said.The right adductors are located on the inside of the thigh and help move the legs.Kishan’s absence gave teenage batting sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi an opportunity in the playing eleven for the second T20I.India also brought in uncapped batsman Kumar Kushagra as cover for the injured Kishan. BCCI confirmed that Kushagra will remain in the squad for the third match as well.India have won the first two matches and lead the five-match series 2-0. The third T20I will be played in Wellington on October 27.