Ishan Kishan Achieves Milestone with First-Class Double Century in Duleep Trophy Final

Ishan Kishan made headlines by scoring his first double century in the Duleep Trophy final, leading East Zone against South Zone. His remarkable innings of 250 runs included 27 fours and seven sixes. This performance adds to his impressive track record in high-pressure matches, including a stellar IPL season and significant contributions in international tournaments. As he aims for a triple century, Kishan's achievements place him among cricketing greats. Discover more about his journey and the match details in this exciting recap.

By Narendra Chaudhary Sep 7, 2026, 15:26 IST

Ishan Kishan's Remarkable Performance

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) [India] - On September 7, Indian opener Ishan Kishan showcased his talent by scoring his first double century in first-class cricket while playing for East Zone against South Zone in the Duleep Trophy final.

In this crucial match, Kishan reached the impressive milestone of 200 runs off 270 deliveries, hitting 26 boundaries and two sixes along the way.

He continued to dominate the South Zone bowlers, reaching 250 runs before retiring due to cramps, having faced 301 balls and struck 27 fours and seven sixes.

This achievement adds to Kishan's growing reputation as a standout performer in high-stakes matches. Last year, he scored a rapid 101 runs off 49 balls against Haryana in the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy final, which contributed to his selection for the Indian national team after a remarkable campaign of 517 runs, including two centuries and two fifties.

Kishan's prowess was evident during the New Zealand series and the home T20 World Cup, where he accumulated 317 runs in nine innings, highlighted by a solid 39 in the semifinals against England and a 54 in the final against New Zealand.

In the Indian Premier League (IPL), Kishan had his most successful season with Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH), amassing 602 runs in 15 innings at an average of 40.13 and a strike rate of 182.42, including six fifties and a top score of 91. He also made a quick 33 runs off 11 balls against Rajasthan Royals in the eliminator, despite the team's loss.

If Kishan returns to bat, he has the chance to join the ranks of Raman Lamba (320 runs for North Zone in 1987) and Gagan Khoda (300* for Central Zone in 2001) as the third player to achieve a triple century in a Duleep Trophy final.

He joins the elite company of players like Lamba, MAK Pataudi, Anshuman Gaekwad, Cheteshwar Pujara, Yousuf Pathan, and Yashasvi Jaiswal, all of whom have scored double centuries in Duleep Trophy finals.

In the match, East Zone won the toss and opted to bat first, with Kishan (250), Kumar Kushagra (101 off 132 balls with eight fours and five sixes), Shikhar Mohan (85 off 120 balls with nine fours and three sixes), and Abhimanyu Easwaran (72 off 86 balls with ten fours and a six) contributing significantly to push their total past the 600-run mark on Day 2.