WATCH: Ishan Kishan misses out on twin hundreds after stunning 270 in first innings of Duleep Trophy 2026 final
(Courtesy : BCCI Domestic)
Ishan Kishan finished the Duleep Trophy 2026 as the leading run-scorer.
Ishan Kishan’s extraordinary 270 in the first innings had put him at the centre of attention in the Duleep Trophy 2026 final. The East Zone captain was in no mood to lose his brilliant form in the final and continued his aggressive style of play in the second innings as well.
The East Zone skipper’s mammoth 270 runs in the first innings came from 334 balls and included 30 fours and seven sixes. His tireless innings at the MA Chidambaram Stadium was a display of grit and temperament in Chennai’s scorching heat.
At the back of his splendid innings, the East Zone posted a huge 708-run total in the first innings. Tilak Varma, the South Zone skipper, missed his well-deserved hundred by a run, as South Zone were bowled out for 336 in response to the East Zone’s huge total.
Despite a lead of over 370 runs, the East Zone side decided to bat in the second innings, instead of enforcing a follow-on.
Ishan Kishan throws his wicket away in the Duleep Trophy final
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After securing a substantial first innings lead, East Zone batters struggled in the second innings until skipper Ishan Kishan came to bat on Day 4 of the ongoing Duleep Trophy final. The double centurion scored 80 off 98 balls in this innings.
However, his attempt to maintain momentum ended when he was dismissed just a few runs short of a second century. Kishan’s dismissal drew everyone’s attention because he had already displayed tremendous control and excellent composure in the first innings.
On the third ball of the 34th over, he made room and tried to smash a slower delivery. However, unable to accurately judge the speed of the ball, he swung his bat too early; the ball struck the bottom part (toe) of the bat and then hit the leading edge.
Devdutt Padikkal completed the catch to dismiss Kishan short of what could be another brilliant century.
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Kishan smiled faintly after getting dismissed. The Jharkhand boy scored 350 runs in a single game. He also finished as the highest scorer of this edition of the Duleep Trophy.
How many runs did Ishan Kishan score in the Duleep Trophy final?
Ishan Kishan scored 350 runs across both innings in the Duleep Trophy final.
How many runs did young Vaibhav Sooryavanshi score in the Duleep Trophy final?
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi scored 52 runs across two innings (44 and 8) in the Duleep Trophy final.
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