"Finally a hundred for him" - Fans react as Ishan Kishan slams unbeaten century in Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy 2022
Jharkhand wicketkeeper-batter Ishan Kishan delivered one of his finest T20 knocks during the team's Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy 2022 fixture against Odisha on Thursday, October 20.
The left-handed opener dazzled viewers with his blistering unbeaten century. Kishan mustered 102 runs off just 64 deliveries, helping Jharkhand post a strong total of 188.
During his entertaining knock, the southpaw took the Odisha bowlers to the cleaners, smashing seven sixes and five boundaries. Kishan's batting exploits drew the attention of several fans, with many taking to social media to laud the talented youngster.
Here are some of the reactions:
Most sixes hit for Jharkhand in a T20 innings :-
7 - MS Dhoni vs Tripura, 2007
7 - Ishan Kishan vs J&K, 2019
7 - Ishan Kishan vs Odisha, today
#SyedMushtaqAliTrophy
@CricCrazyJohns Kl Rahul and Ishan Kishan will be the opening pair of India after t20 World Cup
. Master class inning 
. Scoring unbeaten Century 
is always fantastic. Keep growing. Many more to come
Such a brilliant knock CHAMPION @ishankishan51 ❤️. Master class inning 🔥. Scoring unbeaten Century 💯 is always fantastic. Keep growing. Many more to come
#ishankishan https://t.co/dPGbiJzDyR
@CricCrazyJohns The left handed wk batsman that should've been in t20is....
..✍Just here to say Ishan Kishan 💥..✍
@mufaddal_vohra One of the best young talent
Century For Ishan Kishan In SMAT Against Odisha In 63 balls
Well done champ💙💫 https://t.co/Av0yczMBt5
@NoOne_Knowz @CricCrazyJohns Was a tough wicket, none other batsman who played 10+ balls had even 130 SR. He carried the innings and accelerated in death overs. Mature knock
@mrchampion036z @mipaltan @ishankishan51 He did it bro 🥵🥵💙💙.
Our boy is rising 😍
102* for 64 balls Ishan Kishan in SMAT 2022.
160 SR
4 fours and 7 sixes 🔥🔥
@CricCrazyJohns Finally a hundred for him❤️
Meanwhile, Kishan failed to make the cut for the all-important T20 World Cup 2022 as the selectors went ahead with Rishabh Pant and Dinesh Karthik for the wicketkeeper-batter's role. He will be eager to do well in domestic matches and in the Indian Premier League (IPL) to find a place in India's T20I side.
A look at Ishan Kishan's recent batting performances
Ishan Kishan didn't have an ideal start to the ongoing Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy 2022, managing scores of 12 and 24 in the first two fixtures. However, he made amends with a terrific century in the ensuing encounter to roar back to form.
The 24-year-old was part of India's squad for the three-match home ODI series against South Africa earlier this month. The dynamic batter failed to make an impact in the opening encounter of the rubber.
He came up with a gutsy performance in the second ODI, scoring 93 runs off 84 balls and was instrumental in the hosts winning the clash by seven wickets. Kishan received praise from all quarters for his stunning knock.
When talked about the performances in the shortest format, Ishan Kishan has featured in 19 T20Is and has garnered 543 runs, with four fifties. He has a decent average of 30.16 along with a strike rate of 131.15.