Ishan Kishan Leads the Way for East Zone as He Reaches Hundred with a Four in Duleep Trophy 2026 Final
The Jharkhand batter reached 122 balls for his 10th first-class century and lifted East Zone to 385 for 4 with Kumar Kushagra.
- On Sunday, East Zone captain Ishan Kishan scored an unbeaten 111 in the Duleep Trophy final against South Zone at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai.
- Kishan reached his 10th First-Class century off 122 balls, anchoring East Zone to 385 for four alongside Kumar Kushagra, who remained unbeaten on 63.
- This milestone marks his second Duleep Trophy century, adding to his career total of 10 First-Class tons, with a previous high of 273 against Delhi in 2016.
- The 28-year-old remains focused on red-ball cricket, aiming to challenge wicketkeeper Rishabh Pant for a spot in the Test squad following previous contract issues with the BCCI.
- Consistent performance in domestic tournaments like the Ranji Trophy is essential for Kishan to regain his place in the national Test team after his 2023 West Indies appearance.
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