Ishan Kishan not satisfied with New Zealand comeback, sets sights on World Cup glory

Ishan Kishan scored a stunning century in the final T20I against New Zealand in Thiruvananthapuram. He remains focused on winning the T20 World Cup in 2026 despite his comeback success.

India batter Ishan Kishan revealed that he is not entirely satisfied with his remarkable comeback to Team India in the New Zealand series and has set his sights firmly on winning the T20 World Cup in 2026. Kishan scored his maiden T20I century when he played a breathtaking innings of 103 off 43 balls in the fifth T20I on Saturday, January 31, at the Greenfield International Stadium in Thiruvananthapuram.

Kishan smashed six fours and ten sixes during his innings, bringing up his hundred off just 42 balls and helping India post a massive total of 271/5 in their 20 overs. As India went on to win the match by 46 runs, Kishan was deservedly adjudged the Player of the Match for his outstanding performance.

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Despite his impressive comeback to the Indian team, Kishan stated that it meant little to him, as his primary focus remains the T20 World Cup in 2026.

“It is satisfying, of course, but I still feel I am not there yet. I have done well and received these awards, but my main focus is on the World Cup. That is where the extra effort will be required. What is important is that we continue this form going forward,” Kishan said during the post-match presentation.

Kishan was also asked about not slowing down while approaching his century, to which the batter replied that it is the team’s philosophy not to chase personal milestones and instead go for big hits whenever the ball is in the slot.