Ishan Kishan's Stunning Double Century Highlights Duleep Trophy Final

Ishan Kishan delivered a historic performance with an impressive 270 runs, making him the third East Zone player to achieve a double-century in Duleep Trophy history. His score helped East Zone amass a formidable total of 708, posing a significant challenge to the South Zone bowlers at the final in Chennai.

In a remarkable innings, Ishan Kishan etched his name in Duleep Trophy history by becoming the third East Zone batter to score a double-century, powering his team with a commanding 270 against South Zone. The match took place at Chennai's MA Chidambaram Stadium, where Kishan's effort became the defining moment as East Zone compiled 708 all out.

Kishan initially retired hurt after reaching 250 but made a comeback to finish his spectacular knock, joining Arun Lal and Saba Karim in an elite club of East Zone double-centurions. His standout performance overshadowed previous benchmarks set by his peers in the competition's prestigious history.

Evidencing his captaincy prowess, Kishan was the first East Zone captain-wicketkeeper to cross 200 in a Duleep Trophy final. As plays progressed, his partnership with Kushagra was pivotal, amassing a formidable 230 for the fifth wicket, which set East Zone on an upward trajectory despite South Zone's determined bowling efforts.