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Ishan Kishan

Ishan Kishan is an Indian cricketer who plays as a left-handed wicketkeeper-batter.

Updated July 27, 20261 min readCited sources

Ishan Kishan is an Indian cricketer who plays as a left-handed wicketkeeper-batter. He is known for his aggressive batting and holds the record for the fastest ODI double century in men's international cricket.

What it is

Ishan Kishan is a dynamic left-handed wicketkeeper-batter who represents Jharkhand in domestic cricket and has played for India in T20Is and ODIs. He made his first-class debut at age 16 and captained India at the 2016 Under-19 World Cup.

Why it matters

In December 2022, Kishan scored 210 off 131 balls against Bangladesh, becoming the fastest player to reach an ODI double century by balls faced. His fearless, explosive batting style has made him a valuable asset in limited-overs cricket, and he has been a key player in the Indian Premier League.

Key details

Kishan made his T20I debut in March 2021 and his ODI debut in July 2021. He has played for Gujarat Lions, Mumbai Indians, and Sunrisers Hyderabad in the IPL. The BCCI describes him as a dynamic player known for fearless and explosive batting.

In short

  • Left-handed wicketkeeper-batter for India and Jharkhand.
  • Fastest ODI double century by balls faced (210 off 131 balls vs Bangladesh).
  • Made international debut in 2021 (T20I and ODI).
  • Played for three IPL teams: Gujarat Lions, Mumbai Indians, Sunrisers Hyderabad.

Quick questions

Who is Ishan Kishan?
Ishan Kishan is an Indian left-handed wicketkeeper-batter who plays domestic cricket for Jharkhand and has represented India internationally.
What is Ishan Kishan known for?
He is known for aggressive batting and for scoring 210 off 131 balls against Bangladesh in an ODI in 2022.
Which IPL teams has Ishan Kishan played for?
He has played for Gujarat Lions, Mumbai Indians, and Sunrisers Hyderabad.

Sources

  1. BCCI — https://www.bcci.tv/domestic/men/players/ishan-kishan/164
    Supports: Biography, role, domestic team, playing style, first-class debut, and recent domestic/international career notes.
  2. Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ishan_Kishan
    Supports: Under-19 captaincy, ODI double century record, and broad career timeline.
  3. NDTV Sports — https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/players/107047-ishan-kishan-playerprofile
    Supports: T20I debut, ODI debut, Under-19 World Cup captaincy, and career milestones.
  4. IPL.com — https://www.ipl.com/cricket/series/ishan-kishan/
    Supports: IPL teams, auction status, and ODI double-century record summary.
  5. Moneycontrol — https://www.moneycontrol.com/sports/cricket/player-profile-ishan-kishan-(w)-64712.html
    Supports: Date of birth, batting style, bowling style, and ODI debut.
  6. The Times of India — https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/cricket/player-profile/ishan-kishan/64712
    Supports: Nationality, date of birth, role, batting style, bowling style, and debut dates.
  7. Mumbai Indians — https://www.mumbaiindians.com/players/64712-ishan-kishan-profile
    Supports: IPL career highlights and 2020 title-season batting performance.
  8. ICC — https://www.icc-cricket.com/tournaments/mens-t20-world-cup-2026/teams/4/players/64712/ishan-kishan
    Supports: Player profile, age, role, batting style, and current tournament listing.