It has been eliminated India Cricketer Ishan Kishan He bet India's squad for the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 with a scintillating knock in the ongoing Vijay Hazare Trophy. Kishan slammed a fiery hundred while opening the batting for his state Jharkhand.
It was a dominant knock from the wicket-keeper-batsman as he showed his class. Being the captain of his team, he showed great intent from the first ball which immediately put the Manipur players under pressure.
Chasing 254 runs to win, Ishan Kishan and Utkarsh Singh came out of the blocks quickly and did not bother to stop. While Utkarsh Singh was consistent earlier, Kishan continued to smash bowlers all over the ground
It was a carnage at the Dr Soni Stadium in Jaipur as none of the bowlers proved good enough to stop Kishan. The left-handed batsman found the gaps easily and did not have much difficulty clearing the boundary ropes either.
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Ishan Kishan hits a 64-ball hundred
One hundred for Captain Ishan Kishan…!!!!
– Ishan smashed hundreds off just 64 balls, including 14 fours and 3 sixes, what a batting, captain in charge at VHT ⚡ pIC.RThIRRep.CSM/WCgRCHtototoand
—Jones. (@CricCrazyJohns) DeCeMforep 23, 2024
Ishan Kishan completed his century in just 64 balls. By the time he reached his hundred, he had already hit 14 fours and 3 sixes. It was an innings full of power and precision as Kishan was all over the Manipur bowlers.
He was finally dismissed for 134 runs off just 78 deliveries by left-arm spinner Kishan Singha. He smashed 16 fours and 6 sixes during his knock. He kicked the opening goal with an exceptional strike rate of 171.79 and almost finished alone with over 50% scoring for his team.
Jharkhand chased down the target with ease
Another opener Utkarsh Singh was also dismissed by Kishan Singha. Utkarsh was dismissed for 68 off 64 balls. Jharkhand chased down the target in just 28.3 overs Kumar Koshagra and Anukul Roy The two unbeaten players at the crease.
Earlier, Manipur scored 253-7 while batting first. Johnson Singh top-scored for his team with a fine 69 while the other batsmen also made vital contributions. Utkarsh Singh and Anukul Roy picked up two wickets each.
Will Ishan Kishan make India's ICC Champions Trophy squad?
Ishan Kishan's knock came at a time when selectors are keeping an eye on the Vijay Hazare Trophy to select Team India for the ICC Champions Trophy 2025. Kishan had earlier been left out of BCCI's contract list on the grounds of indiscipline.
However, he can demand a return to the national team with some strong performances here. India are looking for a third opener for the 2025 ICC Champions Trophy and Kishan can meet those criteria if he performs consistently in the Vijay Hazare Trophy.
Kishan has scored 161 runs in the two matches so far at an average of 80.50 and a strike rate of 150.46. He could be in contention for the next Champions Trophy as a wicket-keeper batsman
