While Rahane (172) certainly did better in terms of strike rate than Rohit (133) and Kishan (143) in IPL 2023, he's been on par with both batters if not better from 2024-2026 in the tournament.

IPL 2026 | Ex-NZ player Doull says Rahane playing better than Rohit and Kishan since 2023 - Here's what numbers tell

From Abhishek Sharma to Ishan Kishan, here's a look at the top five batters in latest ICC T20I rankings 2026. This list also includes Phil Salt, Pathum Nissanka and Sahibzada Farhan

Top 5 batters in latest ICC T20I rankings 2026 – check who’s on top

With SRH 111/1 after 8.1 overs, things were very much heading in the right direction for the home side before Muzarabani was called in to action. The Zimbabwe pacer first scalped Ishan (14 off 9) on the second ball of the ninth over before getting the better of Abhishek (48 off 21).

IPL 2026: Mustafizur who? Blessing Muzarabani scalps Ishan Kishan, Abhishek Sharma in one over for KKR

Playing for Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) in the season opener, Phil Salt clutched a low diving one-handed stunner to dismiss Ishan Kishan at the M.Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru.

Watch: Phil Salt clutches unbelievable one-handed stunner to dismiss Ishan Kishan in IPL 2026 opener

Sunrisers Hyderabad will begin their IPL 2026 campaign against defending champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru on Mar 28 at M. Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru.

Watch: Ishan Kishan receives fiery send-off from teammate in SRH practice match

After being picked ahead of Jitesh Sharma for the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026, Ishan Kishan delivered strong performances, scoring 317 runs in nine matches.

'It was completely on gut...': Suryakumar Yadav on selecting Ishan Kishan over Jitesh Sharma

From Sanju Samson to Ishan Kishan, here's a look at the top five Indian batters with most runs in T20 World Cup 2026. This list also includes Suryakumar Yadav, Shivam Dube and Hardik Pandya

Meet top 5 Indian batters with most runs in T20 World Cup 2026

From Sahibzada Farhan to Tim Seifert, here's a look at the top five batters with most runs in T20 World Cup 2026. This list also includes Sanju Samson, Ishan Kishan and Finn Allen

Meet top 5 batters with most runs in T20 World Cup 2026

India wicketkeeper-batter Ishan Kishan was also fighting an emotional battle of his own. During the post-match press conference, Kishan revealed that he had lost his cousin sister, to whom he was very close, in a car accident a day before the final. 

T20 World Cup 2026 | Ishan Kishan dedicates title win to cousin who 'died a day before final'

From Sahibzada Farhan to Ishan Kishan, here's a look at the top five batters with most runs in T20 World Cup 2026 (league stage). This list also includes Pathum Nissanka, Kusal Mendis and Aiden Markram

Meet top 5 batters with most runs in T20 World Cup 2026 (league stage)

Pak coach Hesson was frank in his assessment of the team and questions the shots played by the top order, including skipper Salman Ali Agha, on a surface which was a bit tacky. Pakistan now must win their last group stage match against Namibia to comfortably qualify for the Super 8 stage.

T20 World Cup 2026 | 'Pretty disappointed dressing room:' Pak coach Hesson questions shot selection by top order after loss vs India

A fixture surrounded by political tensions with a threat of boycott, India was the beneficiary as they got the better of Pakistan to maintain their perfect record in the T20 World Cup, stretching their winning streak to 11 matches. 

T20 World Cup 2026: Will Pakistan miss out on Super 8 stage? Here's what we know so far

A fixture surrounded by political tensions with a threat of boycott, India was the beneficiary as they got the better of their rivals to maintain their perfect record in the T20 World Cup, stretching their winning streak to 11 matches. 

T20 World Cup 2026: India thrash Pakistan to confirm Super 8 spot, Ishan Kishan stars with bat

From Virat Kohli to Ishan Kishan here is a list of five 5 batters with highest individual scores in India-Pakistan T20Is. The list also features current India head coach Gautam Gambhir and Pakistan’s Mohammad Rizwan with Ishan joining the list after T20 World Cup 2026 clash.

From Virat Kohli to Ishan Kishan, 5 batters with highest individual scores in India-Pakistan T20Is

With 10 overs still left and eight wickets in hand, India will look to score big in the final half of the innings. Pakistan, on the other hand, will need quick wickets to stop India from setting a huge total.

T20 World Cup 2026: Ishan Kishan misses out on ton, gives India perfect start

From Yuvraj Singh to Ishan Kishan here is a look at five Indian batters to score fastest fifties in T20 World Cup by balls taken. The honourable list also features the likes of KL Rahul and Rohit Sharma as Ishan joined the club on Thursday. 

From Yuvraj Singh to Ishan Kishan, 5 Indian batters to score fastest fifties in T20 World Cup (by balls taken)

Both Pandya and Kishan scored blistering fifties but acknowledged after the match that it wasn't easy to bat on the pitch. Kishan scored 24-ball 61, hitting 6 fours and 5 sixes as opener, while Pandya smashed 28-ball 52, hitting four sixes and as many fours as well.

T20 World Cup 2026 | 'Not batting-friendly:' India players Kishan and Pandya ask for flatter wickets

From England to Namibia here are five times when India registered their highest powerplay totals in T20Is. The list sees Namibia addition after Indian batters Ishan Kishan and Sanju Samson gave a defining start to the Men in Blue in the T20 World Cup match at the Arun Jaitley Stadium. 

From England to Namibia, India’s 5 highest powerplay scores in T20Is

Ishan Kishan, who has been in red-hot form for India in the build-up to the T20 World Cup, was seen holding his left toe before resuming batting. 

T20 World Cup 2026: Ishan Kishan spotted limping in nets ahead of crucial Namibia, Pakistan matches

Ishan has been in superb form for India recently, having scored runs in plenty, including a hundred against New Zealand. Ishan’s ton in 42-balls has set the pace for the Indian team as the T20 World Cup will start on Saturday in Mumbai.

T20 World Cup 2026: Ishan Kishan to open for India? Suryakumar Yadav all but confirms ahead of USA opener

Kishan made a sensational comeback to the Indian team just before the T20 World Cup 2026 on the back of a strong SMAT and has put Samson, India's designated opener since T20 WC 2024, in spot. The only thing which can go against him is that India preferring left-right combination at the top.

T20 World Cup 2026 | 'Enjoyed number 3 but...,' Kishan's blistering from puts Samson in spot ahead of India's title defence

Kishan slammed seven maximums during his brief stay out in the middle against South Africa in India's lone warm-up fixture. 

Kishan over Samson? Ishan’s 20-ball blitz settles opening slot talk as India crush SA in warm-up

India played its only 2026 T20 World Cup warm-up tie against South Africa on Wednesday (Feb 4) in Navi Mumbai, with several batters toying with the cricket ball for fun. Let’s check out the five highest run-getters for India against the Proteas.

Meet 5 highest run-scorers for India in warm-up game vs SA

Meet the five teams with the highest T20I totals against a Full Member ICC nation, which now includes India after their 271/5 against the Kiwis. The list also features Afghanistan and England, while the likes of New Zealand, Ireland, Bangladesh and South Africa are on the receiving end.

Meet 5 teams with highest T20I totals against a Full Member ICC nation

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IPL 2026 | Ex-NZ player Doull says Rahane playing better than Rohit and Kishan since 2023 - Here's what numbers tell

Top 5 batters in latest ICC T20I rankings 2026 – check who’s on top

IPL 2026: Mustafizur who? Muzarabani scalps Ishan, Abhishek in one over for KKR

Watch: Phil Salt takes unbelievable one-handed stunner to dismiss Ishan Kishan

Watch: Ishan Kishan receives fiery send-off from teammate in SRH practice match

'It was completely on gut...': Suryakumar on selecting Kishan over Jitesh Sharma

Meet top 5 Indian batters with most runs in T20 World Cup 2026

Meet top 5 batters with most runs in T20 World Cup 2026

T20 WC 2026 | Kishan dedicates title win to cousin who 'died a day before final'

Meet top 5 batters with most runs in T20 World Cup 2026 (league stage)

T20 WC 2026 | Pak coach questions shot selection by top order post loss vs India

T20 WC: Will Pakistan miss out on Super 8 stage? Here's what we know so far

T20 World Cup 2026: India thrash Pakistan to confirm Super 8 spot, Ishan shines

From Virat Kohli to Ishan Kishan, 5 batters with highest individual scores in India-Pakistan T20Is

T20 World Cup 2026: Ishan Kishan misses out on ton, gives India perfect start

Meet 5 Indian batters to score fastest fifties in T20 World Cup (by balls taken)

T20 WC 2026 | 'Not batting-friendly:' Kishan and Pandya ask for flatter wickets

From England to Namibia, India’s 5 highest powerplay scores in T20Is

T20 WC: Ishan spotted limping in nets ahead of crucial Namibia, Pakistan matches

T20 World Cup 2026: Ishan Kishan to open for India? Here's what SKY said

T20 World Cup 2026 | 'Enjoyed number 3 but..,' Kishan's from puts Samson in spot

Kishan's 20-ball blitz settles opening slot talk as India crush SA in warm-up

Meet 5 highest run-scorers for India in warm-up game vs SA

Meet 5 teams with highest T20I totals against a Full Member ICC nation