Archive · 31 Jan 2026
Ishan Kishan Scores Maiden T20I Century
Ishan Kishan, an Indian cricket player, scored his first-ever century in a T20 international match against New Zealand.
He hit 103 runs in just 43 balls, which included 10 sixes and 6 fours.
This performance is very important because it shows that he might be selected for the Indian team in the T20 World Cup in 2026.
Kishan played very aggressively and formed a big partnership with the captain, Suryakumar Yadav, who also scored a fifty.
However, this makes it tough for another player, Tilak Varma, who is returning from an injury and might not get a chance to play because Kishan is doing so well.
The Indian team scored 271 runs in their 20 overs, which is a very high score.
Ishan Kishan scored his maiden T20I century with 103 runs off 43 balls against New Zealand.
Kishan's aggressive batting included 10 sixes and 6 fours, forming a 137-run partnership with Suryakumar Yadav.
Suryakumar Yadav also scored a fifty, becoming the fastest to reach 3,000 T20I runs.
India posted a challenging total of 271/5, their highest in T20Is against New Zealand.
Tilak Varma's return to the team is challenging due to Kishan's form and Varma's lack of recent game time.
- Who
- Ishan Kishan, Suryakumar Yadav, Tilak Varma
- What
- Ishan Kishan scored a maiden T20I century, and Suryakumar Yadav scored a fifty, helping India post 271/5 against New Zealand.
- When
- During the fifth T20I against New Zealand on Saturday (unspecified date)
- Where
- Greenfield International Stadium, Thiruvananthapuram, India
- Why
- To highlight Ishan Kishan's performance and its impact on his potential selection for the T20 World Cup 2026, as well as the challenges faced by Tilak Varma on his return.
Ishan Kishan's Performance
Tilak Varma's Return
Spot in T20 World Cup 2026
Ishan Kishan's Performance
Ishan Kishan's maiden T20I century strengthens his claim for a spot in the Indian playing XI for the T20 World Cup 2026.
Tilak Varma's Return
Tilak Varma's return to the team is challenging due to Kishan's current form and Varma's lack of recent game time.
- Player
- Ishan Kishan
- Record
- Maiden T20I century (103 runs in 43 balls)
- Match
- Fifth T20I against New Zealand
- Venue
- Greenfield International Stadium, Thiruvananthapuram
- Date
- Saturday (unspecified date)
- Runs Scored
- 103 runs off 43 balls
- Strike Rate
- 239.53
- Sixes
- 10
- Fours
- 6
- Partnership
- 137-run stand with Suryakumar Yadav for the third wicket in 57 balls
Sources
‘I thought he grabbed the opportunity really well’ : Sunil Gavaskar hails Shivam Dube’s record knock against New Zealand
Suryakumar Yadav leaves behind Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma to achieve special T20I feat; check details
Ishan Kishan claims stake for T20 World Cup 2026 spot with maiden hundred; tough for Tilak Varma on return
IND vs NZ 5th T20I: Suryakumar Yadav Smashes 50, Becomes FASTEST To Cross 3,000 T20I Runs| VIDEO
Kishan’s Maiden Ton and SKY’s Blitz Power India to Massive 271/5
