Duleep Trophy: Ishan Kishan scores a century to register a major achievement

The Duleep Trophy 2026 final between East Zone and South Zone began yesterday at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai.

The Duleep Trophy 2026 final between East Zone and South Zone began yesterday at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai. East Zone captain Ishan Kishan won hearts with a century on the first day, remaining unbeaten on 111 at the close of play.

With this century, Ishan Kishan also completed 4,000 runs in first-class cricket. He has scored a total of 4,060 runs in 109 innings across 67 first-class matches at an average of around 40. During this period, he has also scored 10 centuries and 19 half-centuries. Ishan Kishan's highest score in first-class cricket is 273 runs. This century has attracted everyone's attention. Now, after his impressive performance in the red-ball format in domestic cricket, it remains to be seen whether he will be included in India's Test team. Ishan Kishan shared a crucial 94-run partnership for the fourth wicket with Shikhar Mohan (85 runs). He remained unbeaten on 111 runs off 135 balls.

Vaibhav Suryavanshi could not play a big innings.

In the final match of Duleep Trophy 2026, East Zone team has scored 385 runs at the loss of 4 wickets against South Zone on the first day. Kumar Kushagra (63 runs) is unbeaten along with Ishan Kishan. Shikhar Mohan (85 runs) and Abhimanyu Easwaran (72 runs) also played half-century innings from his side. Vaibhav Suryavanshi failed to play a big innings. Chama V Milind took 2 wickets for 56 runs in 13 overs from South Zone.

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