SMAT 2025: Ishan Kishan scored a century in the final, Jharkhand won the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy for the first time.
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Thanks to his aggressive century, Jharkhand won the final match by 69 runs and won the title of this prestigious domestic T20 tournament for the first time.
Delhi: The final match of Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy 2025 was in the name of Jharkhand captain Ishan Kishan. In the title match played at the Maharashtra Cricket Association Stadium in Pune, Kishan created such a storm by batting explosively against Haryana that the direction of the match was decided from the beginning. Thanks to his aggressive century, Jharkhand won the final match by 69 runs and won the title of this prestigious domestic T20 tournament for the first time.
Ishaan Kishan’s aggressive avatar seen in the final
In the final match, the left-handed wicketkeeper batsman did not give any chance to the Haryana bowlers to recover. He completed his century in just 45 balls and played an explosive inning of 101 runs in 49 balls. During this, Kishan hit 10 sixes and 6 fours while hitting shots all around the field. 84 runs of his innings came only through boundaries, which completely pushed Haryana’s bowling on the backfoot.
Constant pressure on Haryana bowlers
Ishaan’s batting was so aggressive that Haryana’s bowlers could never get into the rhythm. From powerplay to death overs, Kishan kept the run rate consistently high. His innings not only helped Jharkhand reach a strong score but also created mental pressure on the opposition team, due to which Haryana’s batting got disintegrated.
More than 500 runs, excellent strike rate
Including the century in the final, Ishan Kishan scored more than 500 runs this season. He had two centuries and two half-centuries in his name, while his strike rate remained around 190 during the entire tournament. These figures present a clear picture of his aggressive and consistent performance.
Strong claim for Team India and IPL
With Jharkhand being made the champion for the first time in Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy 2025, Ishan Kishan has further strengthened his claim for the Indian national team and the upcoming IPL season. Now it remains to be seen when Ishaan gets a chance to return to Team India after this brilliant domestic performance.
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