Updated On: 25 January, 2026 09:08 AM IST | Raipur | IANS
Ishan Kishan says consistent run-scoring for Jharkhand restored his confidence, allowing him to trust his instincts while anchoring a dominant chase with a quickfire match-winning 76 against New Zealand

Ishan Kishan celebrates his half-century against New Zealand in Raipur on Friday. Pic/AFP
After playing a match-winning knock of 76 in 32 balls, Player of the Match Ishan Kishan underlined how scoring runs in domestic cricket helped answer his own doubts, rebuild confidence, and carry momentum into the international arena during the second T20I against New Zealand here on Friday.
India successfully chased down the target of 209 with seven wickets in hand and 28 balls to spare to record their joint-highest successful chase in T20Is.