Ishan Kishan Cricket Player Profile

Ishan Kishan is a professional Cricket player representing India. Born on 1998-07-18 in India, they operate primarily as a Wicket-Keeper on the field. Over the course of their career, Ishan Kishan has featured for India, Jharkhand, India A, India C, Rest of India, Sunrisers Hyderabad, Mumbai Indians, Nottinghamshire, India D different teams, including national setups, top-tier domestic sides, and competitive franchise leagues. Known for their tactical execution and steady presence as a Wicket-Keeper, they remain an integral figure across all formats and tournaments they compete in.

Ishan Kishan is an Indian wicketkeeper-batter who bats left-handed. He began his senior domestic career with Jharkhand after registration issues led him to represent the neighbouring state rather than Bihar. His aggressive batting has featured in domestic cricket, the Indian T20 League and international matches, while his wicketkeeping has made him an option behind the stumps for India. He also captained India’s squad at the 2016 Under-19 Cricket World Cup.

Profile

Kishan made his first-class debut for Jharkhand in 2014 and went on to represent the state in domestic competitions. In November 2016, he scored 273 against Delhi in the Ranji Trophy. He later led Jharkhand and, in October 2024, was appointed captain for the 2024–25 Ranji Trophy season. He also scored a century in the 2018–19 Deodhar Trophy final and consecutive centuries in the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy in February 2019.

Kishan made his T20I debut against England in March 2021, scoring 56 on debut, and made his ODI debut against Sri Lanka in July that year. He made his Test debut against West Indies in July 2023. In December 2022, he scored 210 against Bangladesh in an ODI, reaching the double-century mark in 126 balls. He was part of India’s squads for the 2023 Asia Cup and the 2026 T20 World Cup.

In 2025, Kishan scored his first Indian T20 League century on his debut for Sunrisers Hyderabad. He was named stand-in captain of the franchise for the first half of the 2026 season while Pat Cummins was unavailable. In domestic cricket, Kishan captained Jharkhand to the 2025–26 Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy title and led the team’s scoring in the final against Haryana.

IPL Career

Kishan made his Indian T20 League debut with Gujarat Lions in 2016 and played for the franchise through 2017.

Mumbai Indians signed him in 2018. He scored 275 runs in his first season with the franchise.

In 2020, he scored 516 runs for Mumbai Indians and hit the most sixes in the tournament that season. His 99 against Royal Challengers Bengaluru helped take the match to a Super Over.

Mumbai Indians bought Kishan for INR 15.25 crore at the 2022 auction, and he remained with the franchise through 2024.

Sunrisers Hyderabad signed him for the 2025 season. He scored his first Indian T20 League century on debut for the franchise against Rajasthan Royals.

Kishan served as Sunrisers Hyderabad’s stand-in captain for the first half of the 2026 season while Pat Cummins was unavailable.

Records

Kishan set a Jharkhand player’s Ranji Trophy record with his 273 against Delhi in November 2016.

In December 2022, Kishan became the fastest player to score an ODI double century, reaching 200 in 126 balls, and the first player to turn a maiden ODI century into a double century.

In December 2022, Kishan became the youngest player to score an ODI double century.

FAQs

What is Ishan Kishan’s role in cricket?

He is a left-handed wicketkeeper-batter.

When did Ishan Kishan make his international debut?

He made his T20I debut against England in March 2021.

Which teams has Ishan Kishan represented in the Indian T20 League?

He has played for Gujarat Lions, Mumbai Indians and Sunrisers Hyderabad.

What is Ishan Kishan’s highest ODI score?

His highest ODI score is 210, scored against Bangladesh in December 2022.