India, Oct. 26 -- Left-handed batter Ishan Kishan will miss the third T20I against New Zealand as a precautionary measure after sustaining a low-grade right adductor strain in the series opener.

"Ishan Kishan is unavailable for the 3rd T20I. He's here to train and is doing well. But his unavailability is mostly precautionary," India bowling coach Morne Morkel said at the pre-match press conference.

Kishan featured in India's historic T20I chase in the series opener at Hagley Oval last Thursday, when the visitors chased down a target of 226 to register their highest successful run chase in the format. He sustained the injury during that match and subsequently missed the second T20I.

Kumar Kushagra was added as cover for the second game,...