Ishaan Kishan by Duleep Trophy 2026 Put in a brilliant batting performance on the first day of the final, leading south zone The trend of the game changed against. This match is from Chennai MA Chidambaram Stadium is being played in. East Zone The captain responded aggressively to the initial difficulties his team faced, which completely changed the complexion of the match.
Ishan Kishan changed the game
East Zone were in a difficult position after losing wickets early in their innings. However, Kishan did not allow the South Zone bowlers to play their way. The left-handed batsman immediately took charge of the attack, combining calculated aggression and neat strokeplay.
Kishan completed his century in just 122 balls, showing his remarkable control despite the pressure of the final. His innings included 12 fours and two sixes, while his strike rate remained above 80. Instead of simply rebuilding the innings, he attempted to put pressure on the bowling attack and ensure that the momentum completely tilted in favor of the former innings.
A historic innings for the East Zone captain
Apart from its importance for the team, Kishan's century also established several personal milestones. This was his 10th century in first-class cricket, while it was also his second century in the Duleep Trophy. Reaching the three-figure mark, Kishan also completed 4,000 first-class runs, another significant milestone in his already successful domestic career.
His leadership record also got another boost. Kishan's unbeaten run as domestic captain continued, with this century coming during his teams' undefeated state in 15 matches under his leadership.
Partnership with Kumar Kushagra strengthens the position of East Region
Kishan was not alone in getting the East Zone out of trouble. Them Kumar Kushgra There was significant support from the side, who together formed a vital partnership that gradually sapped the energy of the South Zone attack. Their partnership provided the East Zone with the stability it needed after the initial shocks. As the innings progressed, the South Zone bowlers found it difficult to gain control, giving the batting side the opportunity to accelerate and post a strong total.
Under Kishan's leadership, East Zone crossed the 350-run mark on the very first day, putting them in an excellent position to post a strong score in the first innings. For South Zone, the challenge now is how to get back into the competition. However, for East Zone, Kishan's brilliant century provides the ideal base for a potentially decisive performance in the Duleep Trophy final.
Fans' reactions:
π― for Ishan Kishan π
He brings it up in style π₯
The East Zone captain leading from the front with a superb knock π
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β BCCI Domestic (@BCCIdomestic) September 6, 2026
β 10 Hundreds in First Class.
β 8 Hundreds in List A.
β 7 Hundreds in T20sONE & ONLY ISHAN KISHAN π₯Ήβ€οΈ pic.twitter.com/g4BbnOOtW8
β Johns. (@CricCrazyJohns) September 6, 2026
10TH FIRST CLASS HUNDRED BY ISHAN KISHAN.
β Captain stands tall in the Finals of Duleep Trophy and puts on a show. What a knock by Kishan, heβs playing a gem of a knock. π₯ pic.twitter.com/43us7kzLHn
β Mufaddal Vohra (@mufaddal_vohra) September 6, 2026
Hundred for Captain Ishan Kishan in Duleep trophy final. Ishan is leading from the front π₯β€οΈ pic.twitter.com/MISkLsHjzp
β ISHU (@IshRo45) September 6, 2026
ishan ‘always performing in pressure matches’ kishan ilysm my STARboy!!!!! https://t.co/u1zvHHFVEW
β π³ππ (@OuttaMMind) September 6, 2026
Ishan Kishan scored hundred in 122 balls for East Zone against South Zone in the big final of this Duleep Trophy match. pic.twitter.com/GZXSe0BZ3U
β Pijush Saha (@sahapijush7) September 6, 2026
Ishan Kishanβs century in the Duleep Trophy final is more than a milestone.
For a player still without a permanent red-ball place, this is exactly the audition he needed, a high-stakes final, leading East Zone, absorbing pressure and producing when it mattered.
The biggerβ¦
β Suraj (@MindToMetric) September 6, 2026
Same Chepauk ground and madness from Captain Ishan Kishan againπ₯
-A hard punch on all the hater’s face
-The comeback we are never going to forget
-A big match player
-77 against Pak in WCβ
-54 in WC finalβ
-100 in SMAT final β
-Now, 100 in Duleep trophy finalβ π₯Respectπ«‘ pic.twitter.com/q6EADIGz3a
β Abhishek (@unfav_abhishek3) September 6, 2026
100 for captain Ishan Kishan π₯ pic.twitter.com/s0v3bcsGg2
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π¨ HUNDRED FOR ISHAN KISHAN IN DULEEP TROPHY FINAL π₯
β Captain.
β Won the toss & choose to bat.
β Big crowd at Chepauk.He led from front, A knock for the ages, he continues to make big impact in all formats, This is Ishan. pic.twitter.com/Lxgd8pKocs
β Niraj Kumar Kushwaha (@Nirajku11362609) September 6, 2026
Ishan kishan century in Duleep trophy final with 80+ sr
Reaching 100+ with a boundary— SAIF β€οΈβπ₯ (@munawar_army) September 6, 2026
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