Jharkhand T20 King! Ishan Kishan's SMAT Win Puts 3 Indian Stars Under Pressure

• Jharkhand, led by Ishan Kishan, won the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy 2025 by defeating Haryana by 69 runs in the final.
• This marks Jharkhand's 10th consecutive victory under Ishan Kishan's captaincy, solidifying his leadership and performance.
• Ishan Kishan scored a century (101 runs), supported by Kumar Kushagra (81) and Robin Minz (31), setting a target of 262 runs.
• Haryana was bowled out for 193, despite Yashvardhan Dalal's quick half-century.
• Ishan Kishan's exceptional form has increased pressure on Indian T20 players like Shubman Gill, Sanju Samson, and Yashasvi Jaiswal for a spot in the national team.

Why It Matters: Ishan Kishan's SMAT triumph and stellar form create selection pressure on other Indian T20 contenders.