Ishan Kishan Leads the Way for East Zone as He Reaches Hundred with a Four in Duleep Trophy 2026 Final

Ishan Kishan's Duleep Trophy hundred puts Test return case back on track as Ajit Agarkar watches from the stands

Ishan Kishan's unbeaten 111 in the Duleep Trophy final strengthens his Test return case, with chief selector Ajit Agarkar watching from the stands.

Can Ishan Kishan be back in India's Test scheme of things after century in Duleep Trophy final?

Ishan Kishan’s unbeaten century in the Duleep Trophy final has strengthened his case for an India Test recall. Batting at 5, Kishan’s red-ball form could put pressure on Rishabh Pant. Meanwhile, his century and half-centuries from Easwaran, Shikhar and Kushagra helped East Zone post 385/4 on Day 1.

Duleep Trophy Final: East Zone finish day 1 on 385/4 as Ishan Kishan remains unbeaten on 111

Cricket News: Ishan Kishan led from the front with a superb unbeaten century as East Zone finished Day 1 of the Duleep Trophy 2026 final on 385/4 against South Zone.

Duleep Trophy final: Ishan Kishan hundred caps East Zone's dominant Day 1

Ishan Kishan's unbeaten 111 powered East Zone to 385/4 against South Zone on Day 1 of the Duleep Trophy final in Chennai. With Kumar Kushagra also unbeaten on 63, East Zone ended the day firmly in control after South Zone's bowlers struggled to contain the batters.

Duleep Trophy Final — Ishan Kishan smashes century for East Zone

This was Ishan Kishan’s second century in the Duleep Trophy. The southpaw had struck a ton two years back for India C in Anantapur.

Ishan Kishan leads the way for East Zone as he reaches hundred with a four in Duleep Trophy 2026 final

East Zone captain Ishan Kishan led from the front, bringing up his century with a four on Day 1 (Sunday, September 6) of the Duleep Trophy 2026 final against South Zone.