Ishan Kishan scripts history; fifth batter to hit double ton in Duleep Trophy final
Ishan Kishan made history in the Duleep Trophy final by scoring a double century, becoming only the fifth player to achieve this feat in the tournament's history. He finished with 250 runs before being retired hurt, marking a significant milestone in his first-class cricket career.
Why it matters
This is a notable achievement in Indian domestic cricket, highlighting the performance of a prominent athlete in a major tournament.
Ishan Kishan produced a brilliant batting display in the Duleep Trophy final between East Zone and South Zone at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai on Monday.After ending the opening day with a century, Kishan continued his attacking batting on Day 2 against Tilak Varma's South Zone. He went on to complete a double century, becoming only the fifth batter in Duleep Trophy history to score 200 or more runs in the final.Kishan reached the landmark in style. He drove Devdutt Padikkal through the cover-point region for a boundary to bring up his double century.
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