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Kishan, Suryakumar's Record 137-Run Stand Powers India to Series Win

Ishan Kishan and captain Suryakumar Yadav forged a record-breaking 137-run partnership for the third wicket, the highest for India in T20Is. Kishan smashed a blistering 43-ball century, his maiden in T20Is, while Suryakumar contributed a rapid 63. Their assault, including a 29-run over from Ish Sodhi, powered India to a formidable total of 271 for 5. India defended the total successfully, bowling out New Zealand for 225 to win the match by 46 runs.

Key Points: Kishan, Suryakumar Set Record in India's T20I Victory

  • Record 137-run third-wicket stand
  • Ishan Kishan's 43-ball 103
  • India posts massive 271/5
  • 46-run victory seals series
  • Previous record was 134 by Kohli & Raina
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Ishan Kishan, Suryakumar Yadav register India's highest third-wicket stand with 137 runs in T20Is

Ishan Kishan's century and a record 137-run stand with Suryakumar Yadav propel India to 271/5 and a 46-run win over New Zealand in the 5th T20I.

"It was an absolute massacre against New Zealand's Ish Sodhi - Match Report"

Thiruvananthapuram, February 1

Ishan Kishan and India's T20I team captain Suryakumar Yadav fired on all cylinders as they formed a 137-run stand off 57 balls for the third wicket against New Zealand to power India to 271/5 in 20 overs in the fifth and final T20I of the five-match series on Saturday.

Notably, the 137-run stand between Kishan and Suryakumar stands as the highest third-wicket stand for India in T20Is. The previous highest third-wicket stand for India in T20Is was 134 between Virat Kohli and Suresh Raina in Adelaide in 2016.

In the 5th India vs New Zealand T20I on Saturday, India won the toss and opted to bat first. While opener Sanju Samson faced another setback after being dismissed for just 6 runs, Abhishek Sharma gave Team India another quick start, scoring a 16-ball 30.

Then came the mammoth partnership between Ishan Kishan (103 in 43 balls, with six fours and 10 sixes) and skipper Suryakumar Yadav (63 in 30 balls, with four boundaries and six sixes).

Both the batters dealt in regular fours and sixes, as India was 102/2, with Suryakumar (27*) and Ishan (39*) unbeaten and having made a 54-run stand in just 30 balls after the end of 10 overs.

It was an absolute massacre against New Zealand's Ish Sodhi in the 12th over as Ishan launched him for 4,4,4,6,4,6, collecting 29 runs in his over with a wide as extra. He reached his second fifty of the series in 28 balls, with three fours and four sixes as Team India reached 141 runs in just 12 overs.

The century stand came in just 44 balls. Suryakumar eventually fell to Santner, courtesy of a fine stumping by Tim Seifert for a 30-ball 63. The partnership of 137 runs for the third wicket was undone, and India was 185/3 in 14.3 overs.

India were eventually powered to a massive 271/5, crossing 200 in just 15.4 overs. Ishan Kishan smashed his maiden T20I century off 42 balls before being dismissed for 103, while Hardik Pandya added a quick 42. Rinku Singh and Shivam Dube remained unbeaten as India finished strongly.

In response to India's 271, New Zealand scored 225/10 in 19.4 overs, losing the match by 46 runs.

- ANI

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Sarah B
As a cricket fan living in India, this is the kind of fearless batting we've been craving. Breaking the Kohli-Raina record says it all. The intent from ball one was different class. Well done, boys!
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Priya S
Fantastic partnership, but a small note of caution. While the batting was spectacular, we still conceded 225 runs. Our bowling, especially at the death, needs to be sharper against top sides. Can't rely on scoring 270 every time. Just a thought!
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Vikram M
Ishan Kishan answered his critics in the best way possible! A 42-ball century is no joke. This innings should cement his place for the T20 World Cup. SKY's captaincy is also very positive, encouraging this aggressive brand of cricket. 🇮🇳
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Rohit P
Bas, ab yehi intent World Cup mein dikhana hai! The record was held by legends Kohli and Raina for so long. To see it broken with such dominance is thrilling. The bench strength is incredible.
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Michael C
Watching from the UK, that was some of the most explosive T20 batting I've seen. The partnership run rate was off the charts. India looks unstoppable in this format at home.

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