New Delhi, Oct. 26 -- India wicketkeeper-batter Ishan Kishan was on Monday ruled out of the third T20I against New Zealand due to a low-grade adductor strain that he sustained in the first match.

India, who lead the five-match series 2-0, are scheduled to take on the Black Caps in the third T20I in Wellington on Tuesday. Kishan eventually missed the second T20I against New Zealand that took place on Saturday.

"Ishan Kishan is recovering well from his low-grade right adductor strain, which he sustained during the first T20I of the series against New Zealand," the BCCI said in a post on its X handle.

"He is yet to regain match fitness and is ruled out of the third T20I to be played on October 27, 2026 in Wellington. The BCCI Medical Team...