One-handed six powers Ishan Kishan to century on red-ball return
What's the story
Ishan Kishan, the Jharkhand skipper and wicketkeeper-batter, made a triumphant return to red-ball cricket with an impressive century. He achieved this feat during the Buchi Babu tournament against Madhya Pradesh. Kishan's performance was highlighted by a remarkable one-handed six that helped him reach his century off just 86 balls. His final score was 114 runs from 107 deliveries, including five fours and 10 sixes.
Viral shot
Kishan's one-handed six goes viral
Kishan's most memorable shot was a one-handed six against spinner Adheer Pratap Singh. Despite not being entirely to the pitch of the ball, he confidently executed the shot. The video clip of this extraordinary moment quickly went viral on social media platforms. His performance comes ahead of the two-Test home series against Bangladesh next month, potentially influencing his selection for the squad.
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Here is the video!
Century from Captain Ishan Kishan 🎉
— Ishan's💙🧘♀️ (@IshanWK32) August 16, 2024
9th Six of the day and with that Ishan Kishan completed 100 runs in 86 balls against Madhya Pradesh🫡🔥@ishankishan51 #IshanKishan #BuchiBabuTournament pic.twitter.com/ZfzRdktkTI
Career prospects
Kishan's journey and future prospects
Kishan has also been selected for the Duleep Trophy Team D, led by Shreyas Iyer. His performance in this tournament could play a crucial role in the selection committee's decision for the upcoming Test series against Bangladesh. However, earlier this year, he was overlooked for BCCI's annual central contracts due to his non-participation in domestic cricket while not on national duty.
Match highlights
Kishan's performance in Buchi Babu Invitational Tournament
In the opening round of the Buchi Babu Invitational Tournament, Kishan led Jharkhand with a stunning century. He entered at No. 6 after Madhya Pradesh were dismissed for just 225 runs. After a cautious start, he quickly shifted gears to score a 61-ball 50 before accelerating further. His aggressive batting helped Jharkhand surpass Madhya Pradesh's total comfortably.
Return
First red-ball match since July 2023
The ongoing match marks Kishan's first red-ball match since July 2023, when he played against the West Indies at the Queen's Park Oval in Port of Spain, Trinidad. While leading Jharkhand against MP, Ishan showcased exceptional wicket-keeping skills by taking three catches on Day 1. Notably, the BCCI terminated the annual contracts of batters Kishan and Shreyas Iyer earlier this year.