Ishan Kishan: East Zone captain Ishan Kishan performed amazingly in the final match of Duleep Trophy 2026. Ishan Kishan, who returned after scoring 111 runs on the first day, continued his brilliant batting on the second day too and scored a double century. Even after completing the double century, Ishaan did not stop and started scoring runs rapidly. But, after scoring 250, he returned to the pavilion without getting out. So let us know why he did not continue his innings and why he returned.

Ishan Kishan scored a double century

Ishan Kishan batted amazingly in the final match of Duleep Trophy 2026 being played with South Zone. He completed his century on the first day and returned unbeaten on 111 runs. On the second day, he started his innings from there and then created a stir in no time. Ishaan completed his double century in 270 balls on the second day, in which he hit 26 fours and 2 sixes. By scoring a century in the final of Duleep Trophy, he has put his team in a strong position.

Ishan Kishan returned to the score of 250

Ishan Kishan batted amazingly in the high voltage match being played at MA Chidambaram Stadium. After completing his double century, he changed gears and started scoring runs rapidly. Yes, after 200, he scored the next 50 runs in just 30 balls. However, after this he put a full stop to his innings and without getting out, he retired hurt and returned to the pavilion. During the match, the commentators admitted that it was very hot in Chennai and it would definitely be difficult to bat continuously and stay at the crease in such weather. This is the reason why Ishaan retired hurt and decided to return to the pavilion.

Why did Ishan Kishan return without getting out?

Ishan Kishan faced 300 balls and scored 250 runs, beating the South Zone bowlers badly. He hit 27 fours and 7 sixes in his innings. During this period his strike rate was 83.06. Ishaan was looking in form, but due to the heat of Chennai he was not feeling well. Then the physio came in and there was a conversation between the two, after which Ishan Kishan decided to retire and return. Yes, Ishaan was not out, but he retired hurt at the score of 250 and returned.

East Zone score 626/6

In the final match being played with South Zone, captain Ishan Kishan won the toss and decided to bat, which he and his team proved right. Apart from Ishaan's 250 runs, Kumar Kushagra also scored a century. Whereas, Shikhar Mohan returned on 85 and Abhimanyu Easwaran returned on 72 runs. In this way, the East Zone team has scored 626 runs at the loss of 6 wickets. Now it remains to be seen at what score the South Zone bowlers are able to stop this East Zone storm.