"What a Tremendous Comeback" - Fans erupt as Ishan Kishan scores century in 2024 Duleep Trophy
Ishan Kishan starred with the bat in the Duleep Trophy game between India B and India C at the Rural Development Trust Stadium B in Anantapur on Day 1 (Thursday, September 12). The left-handed batter scored 111 runs off 126 balls, an innings laced with three sixes and 14 boundaries.
During his knock, Kishan also stitched together an 189-run partnership with Baba Indrajith for the third wicket. The 26-year-old was eventually cleaned up by Mukesh Kumar in the 66th over. The southpaw had scored a ton for Jharkhand in the recently concluded Buchi Babu Tournament.
Kishan's knock in the Duleep Trophy comes days after he was ignored for the opening Test against Bangladesh, which will be played in Chennai from September 19. The Jharkhand batter had missed the opening game of the Duleep Trophy due to a groin injury.
Fans on X lauded Ishan Kishan for his century in the Duleep Trophy. One user wrote: One user wrote:
"Hundred in the first match in Buchi Babu tournament. Hundred in the first match in Duleep Trophy. THE COMEBACK IS ON, ISHAN KISHAN IS RETURNING IN STYLE"
Another user wrote:
"The star player announces his arrival return with a remarkable century in just 121 balls. Couldn't play the 1st round due to an injury, but makes a memorable comeback."
A third user added:
"111 runs from 126 balls including 14 fours & 3 sixes, What a return to the domestics for Ishan, Making a huge statement ahead of the cricket season. It's time for the Comeback of Ishan."
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Ishan Kishan and Baba Indrajith help India C dominate India B on Day 1
A clinical partnership between Ishan Kishan and Baba Indrajith helped India C dominate India B on Day 1 in the Duleep Trophy match.
At the time of writing, India C were 300-3, with Indrajith (73 off 133) and skipper Ruturaj Gaikwad (15 off 18) at the crease. Mukesh Kumar has been the pick of India B bowlers, picking up two wickets so far.
Follow the Duleep Trophy live score and updates here.