The left-hander scored 61 runs off 32 deliveries after India lost an early wicket, sparking a dominant offensive display at Seddon Park. He joined forces with Shreyas Iyer to assemble a rapid 107-run third-wicket stand that powered the national side to a final total of 191/8. This performance pushed his career aggregate past the 2,000-run threshold, confirming his standing as one of the country's most prolific modern short-format contributors.
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The batter became just the seventh Indian player to cross the 2,000-run threshold in men'…: The batter became just the seventh Indian player to cross the 2,000-run threshold in men's Twenty20 Internationals.
India capitalized on the aggressive batting display to post 191/8 despite having already…: India capitalized on the aggressive batting display to post 191/8 despite having already secured an unassailable 3-1 series lead.
Kishan maintained a strike rate of 171.58 across 37 international matches during his prol…: Kishan maintained a strike rate of 171.58 across 37 international matches during his prolific 2026 campaign.
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NEW DELHI: Ishan Kishan continued his remarkable run in T20I cricket, rewriting the Indian record books with an impressive half-century in the fifth and final match against New Zealand at Seddon Park in Hamilton on Sunday. The left-handed batter surpassed
Suryakumar Yadav's record for most runs by an Indian in a calendar year in T20Is, while also completing 2,000 runs in the format.
Kishan brought up the landmark with an aggressive 61 off just 32 balls, featuring five sixes and as many fours. He now has 1,220 runs in 37 matches and innings in 2026, surpassing Suryakumar's previous record of 1,164 runs, which he had accumulated in 2022.
Kishan has been in outstanding form throughout the year, averaging 35.88 at a strike rate of 171.58. His tally includes a century and eight half-centuries, underlining his consistency and attacking approach in the shortest format.
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