Ishan Kishan : Roars back, announces his return with a blistering 76 off 32 balls.
In the second T20I against New Zealand on January 23, 2026, at Jaipur, Indian batter Ishan Kishan hit a comeback knock of 76 runs off 32 balls. He had prove that, he hasn’t lost the charm of big hitting, he is the same youngster batter who once smashed a double hundred. These runs marked his return to the Indian team ahead of the T20 World Cup.
In the second match against New Zealand, India lost early wickets as the in-form Abhishek Sharma and an uncomfortable-looking Sanju Samson were dismissed inside the powerplay. When Ishan came to the crease, the score was 6 for 1, and soon after, Abhishek Sharma also lost his wicket. The Indian team looked in bad condition due to early falls, but Kishan eventually came to India’s rescue. Scored 76 runs off 32 balls with 11 fours and 4 sixes having strike rate of 237.50 proves that he is putting the bowlers under attack.
Batting at number three is not new for him; he has already done it in the IPL. Kishan used his full power and showed what he is capable of. He hasn’t lost the charm of big hitting, he is the same youngster batter who once smashed a double hundred. Ishan Kishan lost his wicket to Matt Henry, when he is trying to hit a maximum but balls hit the edge of bat and well caught Ish Sodhi. When he lost his wicket, the hug from the Indian Skipper Suryakumar Yadav said it all — it showed how much this Indian jersey matters to him.
The comeback of “Ishan Kishan”
The glitter in his eyes and the power of bat tell the story of Ishan Kishan, a youngster who never loses his credibility, yet continues to be questioned. His fans backed him, his performance in domestic trophy not just a player but as a captain earned him this jersey — the jersey of passion, hard work, love to appear again in blue.
The justification on dropping , domestic cricket write down his journey to bounce back.
He had truly shows his master skills proved himself, by playing a crucial knock mark his place in Indian team by wining player of the match award against New Zealand.
Not only his fan but former crickets are celebrating his comeback,
Mohmmad Kaif says, “Ishan Kishan’s strength is his belief and hard work. That’s what makes him rise after every fall, Real come back for him.”
Whereas Harbhajan Singh says, “Ishan Kishan you beauty @ishankishan51 well played.”
