New Delhi, Jan. 31 -- fore shiftiIshan Kishan claimed a stake for a spot in the Indian playing XI during the T20 World Cup 2026 with a maiden hundred in the shortest format on Saturday, against New Zealand in the fifth and final game of the series at the Greenfield International Stadium in Thiruvananthapuram. Kishan also had a 200 in ODIs for the national team.

Having made a return to the Indian side after more than two years following a heroic run in the domestic cricket, Kishan has been in tremendous form in this series against New Zealand. Batting at no.3 in the absence of injured Tilak Varma, Kishan proved his reputation with an ultra aggressive approach, taking on the opposition from the onset.

On Saturday, the southpaw came into b...