In a display of pure white-ball dominance, Ishan Kishan changed The 5th T20I is held at Greenfield International Stadium Go into personal highlights and smash New ZealandThe first century of the twenty-first century has been brutal and brutal.

Ishan Kishan smashes his maiden T20I century as New Zealand struggle

After returning to the XI after a brief injury layoff, the left-hand bowler unleashed absolute mayhem, reaching the 100-run mark in just 42 deliveries, the fastest T20I ton in Indian history against the Black Caps. Kishan’s innings of 103 off 43 balls was a masterclass in modern power batting, with 10 towering sixes easily clearing boundaries, including 12 high outs. Ish Sodhi Ran in 29 runs. He was particularly strict on Soddy’s spin and speed Kyle Jamiesonat one point hitting three consecutive sixes, brought the Thiruvananthapuram crowd to their feet.

This historic knock made Kishan the successor Rohit Sharmaachieving the rare “double” of having both an ODI double century and a T20I hundred. Kishan maintains an astonishing strike rate of 239.53 and he not only plays match-deciding innings but also game-deciding innings. He has effectively cemented himself as India’s first choice for the 2026 World Cup opener.

137-run blitz: Kishan and Suryakumar Yadav beat New Zealand in fifth T20I

The backbone of India’s mammoth total was a devastating 137-run partnership for the third wicket, with Kishan finding the perfect tactical foil in the captain Suryakumar Yadav. After an early exit, teamed up with a shaky 48/2 Sanzhou Samsonthe two were eliminated tragically Mitchell SantnerDevelop your bowling plan through a combination of calculated risk and bold batting game. Suryakumar’s 30-ball 63 was a dominant attacking player, but his presence saw Kishan go into full throttle mode from the other end.

Their chemistry was evident as they controlled the pitch with ease and even turned long passes into boundary chances. At a blistering pace of over 14 runs per over, this partnership not only propelled India past the 200-run mark in record time but also highlighted the immense depth of the middle order, which was further strengthened. Hardik PandyaA belated cameo.

Ishan found a perfect ally in captain Suryakumar Yadav, who played a brilliant supporting role as he scored 63 off 30 balls. The duo combined for a devastating 137 for the third wicket, taking India from a shaky 48/2 to absolute dominance. Hardik Pandya then completed the carnage with his 17-ball 42 which ensured that New Zealand’s bowlers, especially Jacob Duffy and Kyle Jamiesonand ultimately individual economies far exceeded 13.

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Here’s how fans reacted:

This was not just an innings for Ishan but a statement.

OMG🔥🔥 #INDvsNZ

— Ashwin🇮🇳 (@ashwinravi99) January 31, 2026

Ishan Kishan cooks at just the right time. The universe found a way, humans.

— Be Silly (@FarziCricketer) January 31, 2026

Ishan Kishan shows the power of not giving up, training hard and believing in your own strength. He never changed his style and it paid off. What a timely comeback…just a week before the World T20.

— Mohammad Kaif (@MohammadKaif) January 31, 2026

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In this form, it is unlikely that Ishan Kishan will start in India’s starting XI for the World Cup

— Vikrant Gupta (@vikrantgupta73) January 31, 2026

When life gives you a second chance, grab it like Ishan Kishan. pic.twitter.com/IZlxdtVS0w

— Ratnish (@LoyalSachinFan) January 31, 2026

Sanju Samson and his fans should not complain now, Sanju and Ishan Kishan are two extremes.

— Manoj Dimri (@manoj_dimri) January 31, 2026

Virgin T20I hundred for ISHAN KISHAN. 💯

– The celebration between Kishan and Hardik Pandya was pure happiness. 🥺❤️
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— Mufaddal Vohra (@mufaddal_vohra) January 31, 2026

Ishan Kishan’s ability should not surprise anyone, in fact, his performance was a shocking indictment of the Indian cricket system’s ability to map, back up and manage maverick players.

IK really has to write history (led Jharkhand to SMAT victory) to be considered,…

— Vikram Mahendra (@ElRealesVikram) January 31, 2026

Ishan Kishan hits century in 42 balls ⚡⚡#INDvNZ #伊山·kishan #IndiaTeam #CricketTwitter pic.twitter.com/8fmX466nnU

— CricketTimes.com (@CricketTimesHQ) January 31, 2026

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