East Zone captain Ishan Kishan delivered a sensational performance in the Duleep Trophy 2026 final being played in Chennai, dominating the opposition bowlers with a magnificent double century. After remaining unbeaten on a century on the first day, the left-handed batsman continued his aggressive display on the second day to register a historic score of 270 runs, putting his team in a commanding position in the summit clash.
During this remarkable innings, the wicketkeeper-batter tore apart the bowling attack with precise stroke-play all around the ground. He faced a total of 301 deliveries, hammering 27 fours and 7 massive sixes. By crossing the 250-run milestone, Ishan achieved a feat that had never been accomplished before by any captain in the history of the Duleep Trophy finals.
Securing a Place in Tournament History
With this mammoth double century, Ishan has also etched his name into the record books by securing the eighth position on the list of highest individual scores in the history of the Duleep Trophy. His dominant knock completely dismantled the South Zone bowling lineup and played a pivotal role in propelling East Zone toward a massive total in the high-stakes final.
