Ishan Kishan unbeaten century lifts East Zone to 385/4 in Duleep Trophy final day 1

Captain Ishan Kishan scored an unbeaten hundred as he took East Zone to a strong position at the end of Day 1 of the Duleep Trophy final against South Zone at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai.

Ishan Kishan's remarkable unbeaten century helped East Zone reach a commendable 385 for four at the close of play on day one. He formed a solid partnership with Kumar Kushagra, who also finished the day not out on 63 runs. The opening duo, Abhimanyu Easwaran and Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, laid a robust foundation, while Shikhar Mohan added a valuable 85 runs.

Duleep Trophy final Ishan Kishan hundred caps East Zones dominant Day

Ishan Kishan made a strong statement with the bat on Day 1 of the Duleep Trophy final, smashing an unbeaten century against South Zone in Chennai. After winning the toss, East Zone captain Kishan opted to bat first and made full use of the excellent batting conditions. His composed yet attacking knock helped East Zone finish the day in a commanding position at 385/4. for Ishan Kishan He brings it up in style The East Zone captain leading from the front with a superb knock Scorecard ▶️ https://t.co/KQf5Km69nk#DuleepTrophy | #SZvEZ pic.twitter.com/ql9el4G60Q— BCCI Domestic (@BCCIdomestic) September 6, 2026 Kishan Leads From The FrontEast Zone enjoyed a productive day as several batters made valuable contributions at the top of the order. Vaibhav Sooryavanshi provided the early momentum with a quickfire 44, while Abhimanyu Easwaran and Shikhar Mohan followed up with attractive half-centuries. However, it was the fifth-wicket partnership between Kishan and Kumar Kushagra that completely shifted the momentum in East Zone's favour. Kishan remained unbeaten on 111 at stumps, combining authority with patience to punish the South Zone attack. The left-hander accelerated as his innings progressed and ensured East Zone ended the opening day firmly in control of the final. 'Kya Yeh Vice-Captain?': Tilak Varma Takes Dig At Vaibhav Sooryavanshi During Duleep Trophy Final, Fans Stunned | VideoTimely reminderThe innings comes as a timely reminder of Kishan's ability to dominate red-ball cricket when given the opportunity. The wicketkeeper-batter has played only two Tests for India, with his most recent appearance coming in 2023. With a hundred in a high-profile domestic final, Kishan has once again put his name firmly into the conversation for a return to the Test setup.