Ishan Kishan's Return Likely for Fifth T20I Against New Zealand

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Ishan Kishan's Return Likely for Fifth T20I Against New Zealand
- •Ishan Kishan scored 76 off 32 balls in the second T20I and 28 off 13 in the third against New Zealand.
- •He missed the fourth T20I in Visakhapatnam, where India lost by 50 runs chasing 216.
- •Batting coach Sitanshu Kotak indicated Kishan's likely participation in the fifth T20I.
- •Kishan's final availability depends on fitness assessment by team physiotherapists.
- •Kotak praised Kishan's consistent performance and aggressive powerplay batting, noting his comeback after two years.
Why It Matters: Ishan Kishan is expected to return for the final T20I against New Zealand, pending fitness clearance.
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