Watch: Ishan Kishan smashes maiden First-Class double century, creates East Zone history in Duleep Trophy 2026 Final

East Zone captain Ishan Kishan produced a brilliant performance in the  DuleepTrophy 2026 Final against South Zone at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai. He smashed a stunning double century and helped East Zone cross 550 runs in their first innings.

Kishan completed his double century in 270 deliveries and created history with his remarkable knock. He became the third East Zone batter to score a double century in the Duleep Trophy, joining Arun Lal and Saba Karim. He also became the first East Zone batter to score a double century in the tournament final.

Before Kishan, Arun Lal had scored two double centuries for East Zone, making 287 and 214, while Saba Karim scored an unbeaten 200 in 1995. Kishan's double century added his name to this special list. 

Watch the special moment of Ishan Kishan completing his double century here.

Ishan Kishan smashes maiden double century in Duleep Trophy 2026 final

Ishan Kishan scored a brilliant century on the first day of the Duleep Trophy 2026 Final. Coming in at No. 5, the East Zone captain played an attacking yet composed innings. He reached his century in just 122 balls, hitting 14 fours and one six.

Kishan completed his century with a four off Shreyas Gopal and remained unbeaten as East Zone finished Day 1 at 385/4. On Day 2, with his double century, Kishan also became only the second captain in Duleep Trophy history to score a double hundred. Anshuman Gaekwad was the first captain to achieve the feat in 1987.

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After reaching 200, the left-hander changed gears and attacked the South Zone bowlers. He helped East Zone cross 600 runs and reached 250 off 300 balls before retiring hurt. His outstanding knock put East Zone in a strong position and showed his leadership in the final.

The knock in numbers: 250* off 300 balls with 27 fours and 7 sixes

Ishan Kishan resumed his innings on Day 2 from his overnight unbeaten score of 111. The East Zone captain continued his brilliant form and reached his double century in just 270 balls. He completed the milestone with a four off Devdutt Padikkal, hitting the ball through the covers.

The Jharkhand batter continued his attack and scored 250 runs, adding more valuable runs for East Zone. He smashed 26 fours and two sixes in his outstanding knock. He also shared a 230-run partnership with Kumar Kushagra for the fifth wicket as East Zone piled up a huge total.

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However, Kishan struggled with fatigue and retired hurt after reaching 250. When he walked off the field, East Zone had already scored 611/5. His remarkable innings put South Zone's bowlers under huge pressure and helped East Zone take control of the final.

What this means for Kishan's Test wicketkeeper race going forward

Ishan Kishan's brilliant double century in the Duleep Trophy final could strengthen his case for a place in India's Test squad. His attacking batting and ability to score quickly make him a strong option for the wicketkeeper-batter role.

Kishan, who is currently one of the most prominent names in Team India's T20 side, also showed that he can play a long innings under pressure. His 250-run knock against South Zone highlighted his ability to bat for a long time and make a big contribution to his team's total.

The Test wicketkeeper race is likely to remain competitive. Rishabh Pant and Dhruv Jurel have already cemented their positions with consistent performances, but Kishan's latest knock has given him another opportunity to impress the selectors. If he continues to perform consistently, he could become a serious contender for India's Test wicketkeeper spot.