Ishan Kishan hammers successive 90-plus scores in SMAT 2025: Stats
What's the story
Ishan Kishan, the wicketkeeper-batter who has been out of the Indian team since 2023, is making waves in the ongoing Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy 2025. The Jharkhand skipper scored a blistering 93 off 50 balls in his latest outing against Saurashtra in Ahmedabad. Though Kishan missed out on his second successive ton, his consistent performances have sparked discussions about his potential Team India return.
Knock
Another fine hand from Kishan
Kishan's explosive innings helped Jharkhand post a mammoth total of 209/8 in their 20 overs. The southpaw, who opened the innings, smoked 11 fours and three sixes during his stay as his strike rate was close to 190. He dominated 50-plus stands with Robin Minz and Anukul Roy to tighten his team's grip. Kishan was eventually trapped by Jaydev Unadkat.
Performance
Kishan has been in sublime form
In a previous match, Kishan had scored a stunning 45-ball century against Tripura. He finished with an unbeaten 113 (50) as Jharkhand recorded an eight-wicket win. Kishan has truly been in sublime form across domestic formats. Earlier this month, he smashed a fine 53 against South Africa A (List A match). This was after he scored 173 against Tamil Nadu in the Ranji Trophy.
Stats
5,500 runs in T20 cricket
According to ESPNcricinfo, Ishan raced to his 30th half-century in T20 cricket. His tally also includes five tons. Across 210 games, the left-handed batter has racked up over 5,500 runs (now 5,518) at an average of 29.32. He has a strike rate of 136.04. Kishan, during his latest outing, also completed 250 T20 sixes (now 252). He also has 545 fours.
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His numbers in SMAT history
Four of Kishan's tons and 1,708 of his runs have come in 58 SMAT matches at an average of 33.49 (SR: 140.22). Only Punjab's Abhishek Sharma owns more tons in the competition (5). Meanwhile, Kishan has also tallied seven SMAT fifties.