Ishan Kishan Smashes 45-Ball Century in Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy Final, Makes History

• Jharkhand captain Ishan Kishan scored a magnificent 45-ball century in the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy 2025-26 final.
• He became only the second batsman to achieve a century in the tournament's final, leading his team from the front.
• Kishan hit 10 sixes and 6 fours, maintaining a strike rate of 222.22, and built a 177-run partnership with Kumar Kushagra.
• He is the highest run-scorer in the tournament, accumulating over 500 runs with two centuries and three half-centuries.
• Under his captaincy, Jharkhand reached the final, topping their Super League Group A based on net run rate.

Why It Matters: Ishan Kishan's captain's knock of a 45-ball century secured his place in Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy history.