Ishan Kishan is set to make a dramatic return to India’s Test squad after Rishabh Pant was ruled out of the remainder of the
Ishan Kishan
Ishan Kishan is one of the most explosive young talents in Indian cricket. Known for his aggressive left-handed batting, wicketkeeping skills, and fearless attitude, Kishan has rapidly evolved from a domestic prodigy to an international game-changer. Whether it’s smashing bowlers in the powerplay or anchoring a chase, Ishan’s versatility makes him a valuable asset in both ODIs and T20Is.
Quick Facts about Ishan Kishan
- Full Name: Ishan Pranav Kumar Pandey Kishan
- Date of Birth: July 18, 1998
- Birthplace: Patna, Bihar, India
- Batting Style: Left-handed
- Role: Wicketkeeper-Batsman
- Teams: India, Jharkhand (Domestic), Mumbai Indians (IPL), India U-19
- International Debut: March 2021 (T20I), July 2021 (ODI)
Early Life & Domestic Career
Hailing from Patna, Ishan moved to Jharkhand to pursue better cricketing infrastructure. His breakthrough came during the 2016 U-19 World Cup, where he captained the Indian side. His domestic performances in the Ranji Trophy and Vijay Hazare Trophy for Jharkhand made him a standout performer, known for his aggressive strokeplay and maturity at a young age.
International Career
Ishan Kishan made his T20I debut vs England in 2021, scoring a fiery half-century on debut. He followed it with an impressive ODI debut against Sri Lanka the same year. However, his most iconic international moment came in December 2022, when he smashed a record-breaking 210 off 131 balls against Bangladesh — the fastest double century in ODI history.
Ishan Kishan International Career Stats (As of 2025)
| Format | Matches | Runs | Average | Strike Rate | 100s/50s | Best Score |
| ODI | 27 | 933 | 42.40 | 110+ | 1/7 | 210 |
| T20I | 32 | 796 | 28.42 | 128+ | 6 | 89 |
| Test | Yet to debut | – | – | – | – | – |
IPL Career
Ishan Kishan has been a vital cog in the Mumbai Indians (MI) setup. Acquired for ₹15.25 crore in the IPL 2022 auction, he became one of the most expensive buys. His best IPL season came in 2020, where he was the top run-scorer for MI, helping them win the title.
IPL Stats (As of 2025)
| Season | Matches | Runs | Average | Strike Rate | 50s | Best |
| 2020 | 14 | 516 | 57.33 | 145.76 | 4 | 99 |
| 2022 | 14 | 418 | 32.15 | 120+ | 3 | 81 |
| Total | 80+ | 2100+ | 30+ | 135+ | 15+ | 99 |
Known for his fearless hitting, especially against fast bowlers, Ishan is often used as a powerplay aggressor by MI.
Playing Style & Strengths
- Aggressive left-handed batter with natural six-hitting ability
- Explosive powerplay striker
- Sharp and athletic wicketkeeper
- Ideal middle-order or top-order T20 batter
- Ability to anchor and finish ODIs
His playing style is often compared to Rishabh Pant and Adam Gilchrist for his bold shot selection and quick reflexes behind the stumps.
Achievements & Milestones
- Fastest double century in ODI history (131 balls)
- One of few Indian wicketkeepers with an ODI double ton
- Top scorer for Mumbai Indians in IPL 2020
- First Indian to score 200+ in ODIs as an opener under 25
- Captained India in U-19 World Cup 2016
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