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Ishan Kishan Smashes Double Ton in Duleep Trophy 2026 Final: On the second day of the crucial Duleep Trophy 2026 final at the MA Chidambaram Stadium, East Zone captain Ishan Kishan took the field by storm. On Monday, September 7, 2026, the explosive left-handed wicketkeeper-batsman dismantled South Zone's formidable bowling attack, scoring a magnificent double century. Following this historic knock, Kishan is receiving widespread praise on social media, and East Zone has firmly established its dominance in the match.
Ishan Kishan Smashes 122-Ball Century After Early Wickets Fall
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After a brisk start on the first day of the final, East Zone had lost quick successive wickets. Stepping to the crease in a precarious situation, captain Ishan Kishan not only steadied the innings but also displayed a perfect balance of composure and his trademark aggressive style. He batted resolutely against South Zone's international fast bowlers, Mohammed Siraj and CV Milind.
Ishan hit a brilliant cut shot off spinner Shreyas Gopal for a boundary, bringing up the 10th century of his first-class career in just 122 balls.
144-Run Partnership with Kumar Kushagra Sets Up Massive Total
By the close of play on day one, East Zone had posted a massive total of 385 for 4 in 79 overs. At stumps, Ishan Kishan remained unbeaten on 111 off 135 balls, featuring 14 fours and 2 sixes. Partnering him, Kumar Kushagra was also unbeaten on 64. The two wicketkeeper-batters shared an unbroken partnership of over 144 runs, laying a solid foundation for East Zone to reach a massive total.
Their dominance continued into the second day; Kushagra completed his century, while Ishan converted his innings into a magnificent double century.
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Ishan Kishan Crosses 4,000 First-Class Runs in Red-Ball Cricket Comeback
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With this century, Ishan Kishan has also surpassed the 4,000-run mark in first-class cricket. Despite batting in the middle order, he maintains an average of nearly 40 in this format a highly impressive feat. Over the course of his first-class career, he has scored 10 centuries and 19 half-centuries.
However, in Test cricket, Ishan has played only two matches so far, accumulating 78 runs, including one half-century. After a hiatus from the domestic and national team setups during which he missed numerous matches this innings, played as captain in the Duleep Trophy final, could pave the way for his return to the Indian Test squad.
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