Ishan Kishan’s sensational comeback will reignite debate over who should be Abhishek Sharma’s preferred opening partner with Sanju Samson’s increasing struggles as the hosts look to seal the five-match T20I series vs New Zealand in the third game here today. 

Kishan’s 76 has intensified the spotlight on Samson. For NZ, it remains to be seen how they bounce back after the walloping.