Ishan Kishan scores 270 in the Duleep Trophy final
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 7, 2026, 8:06 PM
Last updated Sep 7, 2026
East Zone captain Ishan Kishan recorded 270 runs in the Duleep Trophy final against South Zone. The performance marks a resurgence for the batter, who regained his position in India's white-ball squads following a stint in domestic cricket after losing his BCCI central contract. Kishan credited his high score to a simplified mental approach that prioritizes reacting to the ball over long-term expectations or overthinking. He prepared for the match by focusing on red-ball training at the BCCI Centre of Excellence to adjust from his recent T20 appearances. The captain emphasized the importance of building partnerships and pacing his innings during the final. He stated that he views his time in domestic cricket as a growth period that allowed him to refine his game.
- •Ishan Kishan scored 270 runs for East Zone against South Zone in the Duleep Trophy final.
- •Kishan regained a BCCI contract and a spot in India's white-ball teams following domestic performances.
- •The captain focused on building 50-run partnerships to sustain his innings.
- •Red-ball preparation at the BCCI CoE helped Kishan transition from white-ball cricket.
- 8:06 PMYahoo Sports — 'Not overthinking, not keeping expectations': Ishan Kishan reveals mindset behind epic 270 in Duleep Trophy final
"For Ishan Kishan, the focus is now simple - score runs and help his team win matches. His marathon knock against South Zone was a clear sign of the change in his mindset after a difficult phase in his career.
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