What is Ishan Kishan’s record as captain in FC cricket?
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Ishan Kishan made his comeback to the India’s limited-overs sides earlier in 2026.
Ishan Kishan has transformed his recent red-ball campaign into a strong statement for a potential return to India’s Test setup. Alongside his substantial run-scoring ability, he has combined it with leadership responsibility, which gained the spotlight during the Duleep Trophy 2026 campaign.
Kishan led the East Zone side in the Duleep Trophy and led them to the final of the competition, ending a long wait of 13 years. His biggest achievement as a batter came during the final match against South Zone at the MA Chidambaram Stadium, where he played a historic knock of 270 runs off 334 balls, with 30 fours and seven sixes. His innings led the East Zone to a marathon innings that helped them post a massive 708 runs.
With his spectacular innings, the East Zone are now contending to win the Duleep Trophy title, which would be their third title in the history of the tournament. The Jharkhand boy is living a dream as the East Zone skipper.
Ishan Kishan’s first-class captaincy record
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Ishan Kishan’s first-class record as a captain has been nothing short of exceptional. He has an unbeaten record as captain. In 15 matches as captain, Kishan has led his sides to eight wins and seven draws, with zero defeats.
Ishan Kishan as captain in First-Class cricket:
- Matches played: 15
- Matches Won: 8
- Drawn: 7
- Loss: 0
This record adds another positive dimension to Kishan’s recent resurgence in red-ball cricket. This will add to his case for a Test comeback alongside his historic knock of 270 runs. He has previously represented India in two Test matches and amassed 78 runs across three innings, with the highest score of 52.
His challenge now remains competition from Indian wicket-keeper batters Rishabh Pant and Dhruv Jurel. However, Ishan’s domestic record will hold immense value if he wants to force his way back into the Indian Test side.
Has Ishan Kishan ever won the Ranji trophy?
No, Ishan Kishan has never won the Ranji Trophy. While he has captained Jharkhand and reached the semi-finals of the tournament, Jharkhand has never won the Ranji Trophy title.
How many first-class centuries has Ishan Kishan scored as captain?
Ishan Kishan has scored 3 first-class centuries as captain of Jharkhand or East Zone.
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