Raipur, Jan. 24 -- Ishan Kishan blazed his way to an audacious 32-ball 76 to not only set up India's gutsy overhaul of 208/6 in the second T20I on Friday to earn a 2-0 series lead but also announce his comeback in style.

It wasn't the only comeback of the day though as India skipper Suryakumar Yadav also got to his first fifty in 24 T20I innings. It ended a barren run which stretched all the way back to October 2024.

Ishan put India in the driver's seat but it was Surya, unbeaten on a pretty brisk 37-ball 82, who finished things off and the knock will go a long way towards restoring some of his lost confidence.

Surya chose to bowl because he wanted to test the team's chasing temperament. But with Jasprit Bumrah rested and injured Axar ...