Ishan Kishan scores 250, joins elite five with Duleep Trophy final double century

In the Duleep Trophy final between East Zone and South Zone at the MA Chidambaram Stadium, Ishan Kishan produced a commanding performance, extending his first-day century into a monumental 250-run knock. Facing a South Zone attack led by Tilak Varma, Kishan struck a boundary through the cover-point region to mark his double century, then went on to add 27 fours and seven sixes before retiring hurt. The innings, his first double century in first-class cricket, makes him the fifth player to achieve a double hundred in a Duleep Trophy final, joining Raman Lamba, Anshuman Gaekwad, Cheteshwar Pujara and Yashasvi Jaiswal.

His teammates applauded as he left the field, highlighting the historic nature of the achievement. The match underscored Kishan's dominance and added a new chapter to the tournament's storied batting records.