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Ishan Kishan Blazes Century in Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy Final

Pune, December 19, 2025 – Jharkhand captain Ishan Kishan delivered a breathtaking performance in the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy 2025-26 final against Haryana on Thursday, smashing a century in just 45 balls. The explosive knock at the Maharashtra Cricket Association (MCA) Stadium in Pune showcased Kishan’s aggressive batting prowess.

Kishan reached his century with a towering six off Haryana’s Anshul Kamboj. He was eventually dismissed by Sumit Kumar for a blistering 101 off 49 balls, an innings that included 6 fours and a staggering 10 sixes.

The Jharkhand skipper became only the second batsman to score a century in a Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy final, following in the footsteps of Punjab’s Anmolpreet Singh, who achieved the feat in 2023. This century marks Kishan’s fifth in the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy, propelling him to the top of the list for most centuries in the tournament’s history, tied with Abhishek Sharma of Punjab. It is also the 6th T20 century of his career.

Kishan was well supported by Kumar Kushagra, who contributed a rapid 85 off 38 balls, including 8 fours and 5 sixes. The duo forged a formidable 177-run partnership for the second wicket, dismantling the Haryana bowling attack.

Throughout the 2025-26 Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy, Kishan has been in sensational form, emerging as the highest run-scorer. He amassed 517 runs in 10 innings, averaging 57.44 with a stunning strike rate of 197.32, including two centuries and two half-centuries. His unbeaten 113* against Tripura in the group stage was another highlight of his campaign.

This impressive performance comes as Kishan aims to regain his place in the Indian national team. His last international appearance for India was in a T20I against Australia on November 28, 2023. He last played an ODI on October 11, 2023, and his last Test match was in July 2023 against the West Indies. His current form suggests he is eager to make a strong case for his return to the national squad.

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