Archive · 8 Sep 2026
Ishan Kishan’s Clear Mind Powers 270 in Duleep Trophy
Ishan Kishan played a huge innings for East Zone in the Duleep Trophy final.
He scored 270 runs against South Zone.
He batted for almost two days and showed great patience.
He hit 30 fours and seven sixes.
East Zone made 708 runs in its first innings.
Kishan said he now tries not to overthink or put extra pressure on himself.
He focuses on watching the ball and reacting to it.
South Zone must now bat well to respond to East Zone’s very large score.
Ishan Kishan scored 270 for East Zone in the Duleep Trophy final against South Zone.
His innings lasted 522 minutes and 334 balls, including 30 fours and seven sixes.
East Zone reached 708 in its first innings, with Kumar Kushagra contributing 101.
Kishan said he has reduced overthinking and expectations by focusing only on scoring runs and winning matches.
South Zone faced a difficult response, with Devdutt Padikkal and Tilak Varma expected to lead its reply.
- Who
- Ishan Kishan led East Zone’s batting, supported by Kumar Kushagra, while South Zone prepared to respond.
- What
- Kishan scored 270 and helped East Zone make 708 in the Duleep Trophy final.
- When
- On the second day of the final, Monday; South Zone was due to bat on Tuesday.
- Where
- Chennai.
- Why
- Kishan said clearing his mind of overthinking and expectations helped him focus on scoring runs and contributing to team victories.
- Competition
- Duleep Trophy final
- Teams
- East Zone versus South Zone
- Ishan Kishan’s score
- 270 runs
- East Zone total
- 708 in the first innings
- Kishan’s innings
- 522 minutes and 334 balls
- Kishan’s boundaries
- 30 fours and seven sixes
- Other century
- Kumar Kushagra scored 101