Injury Blow: Ishan Kishan Ruled Out of Second New Zealand T20I With Adductor Strain

India have been dealt an injury blow on their tour of New Zealand, with wicketkeeper-batter Ishan Kishan ruled out of Saturday's second T20I in Christchurch. The BCCI confirmed on Friday that the 28-year-old sustained a low-grade right adductor strain during the opening match of the five-game series on Thursday, and its medical team is monitoring his recovery. Kishan's setback comes after a landmark night for the tourists at Hagley Oval, where India chased down New Zealand's 225 for 4 — reaching 230 for 6 in 19.4 overs — to register their highest successful run chase in men's T20I cricket. Glenn Phillips had powered the hosts with an unbeaten 82 from 40 balls after India elected to field, while Sanju Samson's 67 off 33 and a blistering unbeaten 42 from 15 by Naman Dhir carried the visitors home with two balls to spare. With the injury, 21-year-old Vaibhav Suryavanshi is in contention to replace Kishan in the XI for Saturday's match, as India look to extend their 1-0 series lead.