India captain Suryakumar Yadav has confirmed that Ishan Kishan will bat at number three in the first T20I against New Zealand in Nagpur, showcasing the team management’s trust in Kishan’s return to the national side after a long absence from T20Is. Kishan’s selection is backed by his strong performance in the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy 2025, leading Jharkhand to victory and emerging as the tournament’s highest run-scorer, positioning him as a key middle-order option for India in the upcoming T20 World Cup. The T20I series against New Zealand provides India with an opportunity to fine-tune their combinations ahead of the World Cup, with Jasprit Bumrah leading the bowling attack and Ravi Bishnoi named as a replacement for the injured Washington Sundar.
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Ishan Kishan to Bat at No. 3 as India Look to Settle T20 World Cup 2026 Plans
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