Ishan Kishan's Impactful Comeback Powers India to T20I Series Lead Over New Zealand

Ishan Kishan made a strong comeback to the Indian T20I team with a powerful 76 off 32 balls against New Zealand in Raipur, helping India chase a record 209 runs and take a 2-0 series lead. After a two-year hiatus, Kishan credited his domestic performances, including leading Jharkhand to a Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy title, for rebuilding his confidence. Experts like Simon Doull and Ravichandran Ashwin praised his fearless batting, while former cricketer Harbhajan Singh highlighted the mental challenges Kishan overcame. Kishan's innings also increased pressure on teammate Sanju Samson, whose form has been questioned.