Ishan Kishan Ruled Out of India vs New Zealand 2nd T20I With Adductor Injury

India wicketkeeper-batter Ishan Kishan has been ruled out of the second T20I against New Zealand after sustaining a low-grade right adductor strain in the series opener.

The 28-year-old picked up the injury during India’s first T20I against New Zealand in Christchurch on Thursday, with the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) confirming his absence on Friday.

In an official update, the BCCI stated, "Ishan Kishan is ruled out of the second T20I against New Zealand due to a low-grade right adductor strain, which he sustained during the first T20I of the series. The BCCI Medical Team is monitoring his progress.

Kishan’s absence comes after India secured an impressive victory in the opening match, successfully chasing a target of 226 to win by four wickets with two balls remaining.

Sanju Samson led the chase with 67 runs off 33 balls, while Shreyas Iyer contributed 42 off 28 deliveries. Naman Dhir also played a crucial role, finishing unbeaten on 42 from just 15 balls.