Ishan Kishan Turns 27: How His Record-Breaking Knocks Changed Indian Cricket
Happy Birthday Ishan Kishan: From IPL fireworks to a historic double ton, Ishan Kishan has delivered some jaw-dropping performances.
Happy Birthday, Ishan Kishan: Friday, July 18, marks the birthday of one of India's bright young wicketkeeper-batters, Ishan Kishan, who was born in the city of Patna in Bihar in 1998. Kishan, a multifaceted cricketer, is known for his tremendous ball-striking when in full flow. He rose through the ranks with stellar performances for Jharkhand and India A before going on to represent India and becoming an integral part of former IPL champions Mumbai Indians.
Kishan made his first-class debut for Jharkhand at the tender age of 16 in 2014 and immediately made his mark with a hundred and five fifties in his first ten first-class matches.
Spotted early by India's junior selectors, he was named captain of India's U19 side ahead of the 2016 World Cup in Bangladesh, where his team finished runners-up to the West Indies.
The attacking left-hander made an impressive return to the Ranji Trophy scene, amassing 799 runs from ten games at an average of over 57 in the 2016-17 season with an eye-catching best of 273 versus Delhi.
Kishan, who had an initial two-year stint in the IPL with the now-defunct Gujarat Lions, made his Mumbai Indians debut in 2018 and went on to enjoy a magnificent stint where he featured in their 2019 and 2020 winning teams. Less than a year later, Kishan was awarded his maiden India cap in the T20 International series against England at home.
Ishan Kishan's Career Stats
Kishan made his T20I debut in March 2021 before going on to represent the country in ODIs the same year in July versus Sri Lanka. He also earned a surprise Test call-up for the 2023 tour of West Indies, making his debut in whites at Dominica.
Kishan has played 2 Tests, 27 ODIs and 34 T20Is for India with close to 2,000 runs next to his name.
He has scored 796 runs at a strike rate of 124.37 with six fifties in T20Is, while also smashing 933 runs in ODIs at an average of 42.40 and strike rate of 102.19 with one hundred and seven half-centuries.
Kishan's solitary ton in One-Day Internationals became a historic one as he became one of only five Indians to record a double century in the 50-over format with a scintillating knock of 210 in December 2022 versus Bangladesh.
A flexible cricketer, willing to play any role assigned to him, Kishan has also been a star in the IPL with 2,998 runs from 119 matches at a strike rate of 137.64. Kishan's best IPL season to date came with Mumbai Indians in 2020 when his massive 516 runs at 145.76 helped the Rohit Sharma-led side clinch their fifth IPL trophy. He has since moved on and played for Sunrisers Hyderabad in IPL 2025 after being released by MI.
Ishan Kishan's Top 5 Knocks
210 vs Bangladesh, Chattogram ODI 2022
A tremendous knock saw Kishan etch himself in the record books as only the fifth Indian batter to get a double century in ODIs. His breathtaking assault featured 24 fours and 10 sixes as his 131-ball 210 helped India beat Bangladesh with ease.
93 vs South Africa, Ranchi ODI 2022
Apart from skill, Kishan displayed strong temperament when he hammered a strong South African attack for a knock of 93 off just 84 deliveries and helped ease a tricky run-chase to secure a series-levelling victory for India in Ranchi.
89 Vs Sri Lanka, Lucknow T20I 2022
Kishan's highest score for India in T20 Internationals came in Lucknow against Sri Lanka in early 2022 as he smashed the visitors for 89 off 56 deliveries, including 10 fours and 3 sixes. Kishan was awarded the Player of the Match in India's heavy win.
99 vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru, IPL 2020
Kishan's courageous knock nearly helped Mumbai Indians hunt down the target of 202 set by the Royal Challengers Bengaluru. The brave wicketkeeper-batter blasted 99 off 58 deliveries to almost take MI home before they finished with a tie and lost the Super Over in Dubai.
106* vs Rajasthan Royals, IPL 2025
Announcing his arrival for Sunrisers Hyderabad, Kishan smashed an unbeaten 106 off just 47 deliveries in his new team's opening game of the IPL 2025 versus former champions Rajasthan Royals. His blistering innings featured 11 fours and 6 sixes as Kishan helped SRH post a jaw-dropping 286/6 in their victory.
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