Ishan Kishan Impresses on County Debut with 87 Runs for Nottinghamshire

Kishan's Stellar Performance in County Cricket

Recently, Ishan Kishan signed a brief two-match contract with Nottinghamshire, and he made an immediate impact in his debut game. On Monday at Trent Bridge, the Indian wicketkeeper-batsman scored an impressive 87 runs against Yorkshire, leaving spectators in awe.

Batting at the sixth position, Kishan took charge right from the start. He reached his half-century in just 57 balls, hitting eight boundaries along the way. His fifty was particularly noteworthy, as he achieved it with two consecutive fours off New Zealand's William O'Rourke. He also formed a solid partnership with Liam Patterson-White, helping Nottinghamshire comfortably surpass the 300-run mark.

Kishan entered the game after Ben Slater was dismissed for 96, with the score at 225/4. He maintained the momentum and was closing in on his century, aiming for his ninth in first-class cricket. However, he was dismissed by an off-spinner for 87, just 13 runs shy of a well-deserved century. Nonetheless, his debut performance was commendable and will surely please Nottinghamshire.

Just 13 short, but what a debut knock — Ishan Kishan smashes 87 off 98 for Nottinghamshire! 🔥👏 pic.twitter.com/s8IHwC7qX2

— News Media (@thecricketgully) June 23, 2025

Nottinghamshire's Strong Batting Line-up

Earlier in the match, Nottinghamshire chose to bat first on a favorable pitch. Alongside Slater's impressive 96, Haseeb Hameed contributed a solid 52, while Freddie McCann added a quick 23 runs off just 17 balls. Captain Joe Clarke chipped in with 31 runs.

For Yorkshire, George Hill was the standout bowler, claiming 2 wickets for 53 runs. In the County Championship standings, Nottinghamshire leads with 115 points from 7 matches, including 4 victories, while Yorkshire is positioned 9th with only 59 points.

Ishan Kishan has played 2 Test matches for India, accumulating 78 runs at an average of 78. In his first-class career for Jharkhand, he has scored 3447 runs in 58 matches, boasting an average of 37 and a highest score of 273. This County stint is part of his efforts to make a return to the Indian Test squad.