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Ishan Kishan's 50 Rescues India in 5th T20I vs New Zealand, Surpasses 2000 T20I Runs
✍️ Free Press Journal
🗓 02 Nov 2026, 06:04 AM
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In the fifth T20I of the series, Ishan Kishan scored a fighting 50 to steady India’s innings, taking the score to a competitive total. The knock also pushed his career tally past 2000 runs in the format.
India were 70 for 3 when Ishan Kishan came to the crease in the fifth T20I against New Zealand. He faced 32 balls, hitting four fours and a six, and finished on 50 off 32, lifting the total to 170 for 4. The innings came at a run‑rate of 6.6, giving India a realistic chance to chase a modest target.
Kishan’s 50 was his 12th in the format and pushed his career runs to 2,001, making him the first Indian wicket‑keeper‑batsman to reach the milestone. He has been a consistent performer in the shorter format, and the milestone underlines his growing importance to the national side.
The win kept India’s lead in the series at 3-1, and the team will now look to close out the series in the final match on Sunday. New Zealand will be hoping to bounce back with a stronger batting performance.
Kishan’s 50 was his 12th in the format and pushed his career runs to 2,001, making him the first Indian wicket‑keeper‑batsman to reach the milestone. He has been a consistent performer in the shorter format, and the milestone underlines his growing importance to the national side.
The win kept India’s lead in the series at 3-1, and the team will now look to close out the series in the final match on Sunday. New Zealand will be hoping to bounce back with a stronger batting performance.