Ishan Kishan
Ishan Kishan is an Indian cricketer who plays as a left-handed wicketkeeper-batter.
Ishan Kishan is an Indian cricketer who plays as a left-handed wicketkeeper-batter. He has represented Jharkhand domestically and India in international cricket, and is known for aggressive batting and rapid scoring. He gained wide attention for his 210 runs off 131 balls against Bangladesh in an ODI in 2022.
Early life and domestic career
Ishan Kishan was born in Patna, Bihar, and developed into a wicketkeeper-batter for Jharkhand. He made his first-class debut at age 16 in 2014 and established himself as a prominent domestic player.
International career
Kishan captained India at the 2016 Under-19 Cricket World Cup. He made his T20I debut for India in March 2021 and his ODI debut in July 2021. He has also been part of India squads in major tournaments, including the 2023 Asia Cup and the 2026 ICC Men's T20 World Cup.
Record ODI innings
In December 2022, Kishan scored 210 runs off 131 balls against Bangladesh. That innings made him the fastest to reach an ODI double century by balls faced and one of the youngest players to score an ODI double hundred.
Indian Premier League career
Kishan has played for Gujarat Lions, Mumbai Indians, and Sunrisers Hyderabad in the Indian Premier League. Sources note that he was among the most expensive buys at the 2025 IPL auction and has been valued for his batting power and wicketkeeping.
Key facts
- Ishan Kishan is a left-handed wicketkeeper-batter for Jharkhand and India.
- He made his first-class debut at age 16 in 2014 and captained India at the 2016 Under-19 World Cup.
- He scored 210 off 131 balls against Bangladesh in December 2022, the fastest ODI double century in men’s cricket by balls faced.
- He has played in the IPL for Gujarat Lions, Mumbai Indians, and Sunrisers Hyderabad.
- BCCI describes him as a dynamic left-handed wicketkeeper-batter known for fearless and explosive batting.
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References
- BCCI — https://www.bcci.tv/domestic/men/players/ishan-kishan/164Supports: Biography, role, domestic team, playing style, first-class debut, and recent domestic/international career notes.
- Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ishan_KishanSupports: Under-19 captaincy, ODI double century record, and broad career timeline.
- NDTV Sports — https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/players/107047-ishan-kishan-playerprofileSupports: T20I debut, ODI debut, Under-19 World Cup captaincy, and career milestones.
- IPL.com — https://www.ipl.com/cricket/series/ishan-kishan/Supports: IPL teams, auction status, and ODI double-century record summary.
- Moneycontrol — https://www.moneycontrol.com/sports/cricket/player-profile-ishan-kishan-(w)-64712.htmlSupports: Date of birth, batting style, bowling style, and ODI debut.
- The Times of India — https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/cricket/player-profile/ishan-kishan/64712Supports: Nationality, date of birth, role, batting style, bowling style, and debut dates.
- Mumbai Indians — https://www.mumbaiindians.com/players/64712-ishan-kishan-profileSupports: IPL career highlights and 2020 title-season batting performance.
- ICC — https://www.icc-cricket.com/tournaments/mens-t20-world-cup-2026/teams/4/players/64712/ishan-kishanSupports: Player profile, age, role, batting style, and current tournament listing.