Duleep Trophy final: Ishan Kishan signals red-ball intent with mammoth 270
Kishan smashed 270 off 334 balls (30x4, 7x6), taking East to a mammoth 708 all out, Kumar Kushagra chipping in with 101 as well. The double century, his second in first-class cricket, came after a gap of 10 years and has further strengthened his case for a return to India's red-ball setup.
The Duleep Trophy final at MA Chidambaram Stadium saw Ishan Kishan lead East Zone to a massive total of 708 all out. The young batsman scored an impressive double century, his second in first-class cricket after a 10-year hiatus. Kishan, known for saving his best for big occasions, scored 270 off 334 balls, including 30 fours and 7 sixes.
His innings began with an eye on building partnerships rather than chasing numbers, stating, "I wasn't even thinking about 50, forget 300. I was only thinking about 50-run partnerships." Kishan maintained his focus, saying, "I didn't change anything in my game plan. I was just batting normally." The most satisfying part for Kishan was showing great temperament, prioritizing the team's goal over personal scoring.
His innings came after Kumar Kushagra's 101, and while a triple century seemed possible, Kishan was focused on building a big total for East Zone.
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