Ishan Kishan smashes 270 in Duleep Trophy final
The wicketkeeper batter produced a commanding innings for East Zone, strengthening his case for a return to India's red-ball setup.
India, Sep 09 : Ishan Kishan delivered a spectacular performance in the Duleep Trophy final, scoring a massive 270 for East Zone against South Zone at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai.
Kishan’s marathon knock underlined his ability to make a major impact in the longer format and came at a crucial stage of his career as he seeks to strengthen his claims for higher level red ball cricket.
The left-handed batter has repeatedly demonstrated his ability to perform in important matches. His latest innings adds further weight to his credentials after previous strong performances in domestic and international limited-overs cricket.
His form in Chennai will attract considerable attention from India’s selectors as the national team prepares for a busy international calendar.
The Duleep Trophy remains an important platform for players looking to establish themselves in India’s Test setup, and Kishan’s 270 is likely to be one of the standout individual performances of the tournament.
