Ishan Kishan Blasts Century in SMAT Final, Sends Strong Message to Selectors Before T20 WC

• Ishan Kishan scored a stunning century for Jharkhand in the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy 2025 final against Haryana in Pune.
• His dominant knock came just before the T20 World Cup squad announcement, serving as a reminder to chief selector Ajit Agarkar and head coach Gautam Gambhir.
• Kishan became only the second batter and first captain to score a century in a SMAT final.
• He forged a record 177-run partnership with Kumar Kushagra, the highest in a SMAT final.
• This century tied him with Abhishek Sharma for the most centuries (5) in SMAT history, cementing his reputation as a destructive T20 batter.

Why It Matters: Ishan Kishan's record-breaking century in the SMAT final is a powerful statement for T20 World Cup selection.