Ishan Kishan Profile
A left-handed wicketkeeper-batter from Bihar who hit a double century in ODIs, a 42-ball hundred in T20Is and won the T20 World Cup 2026. This is the complete story of Ishan Kishan.
By CricketGatha · Updated October 2026 · 8 min read
Ishan Kishan Quick Facts
| Full name | Ishan Pranav Kumar Pandey Kishan |
| Born | 18 July 1998, Patna, Bihar (age 28 as of October 2026) |
| Role | Wicketkeeper-batter |
| Batting style | Left-handed |
| Jersey number | 32 |
| Domestic team | Jharkhand (captain) |
| IPL team | Sunrisers Hyderabad (from 2025; earlier Gujarat Lions and Mumbai Indians) |
| T20I debut | 14 March 2021 v England, Ahmedabad |
| ODI debut | 18 July 2021 v Sri Lanka, Colombo (cap 235) |
Early Life and Background
Ishan was born in Patna, Bihar, and moved to Ranchi in his teens to pursue cricket, representing Jharkhand in domestic cricket. A wicketkeeper and aggressive left-hander, he rose quickly through the age-group ranks and captained India at the 2016 Under-19 World Cup in Bangladesh, where India reached the final.
That same year, Ishan Kishan made his debut in both formats. His T20I debut against England in Ahmedabad came in March, and his ODI debut against Sri Lanka in Colombo in July.
Career Timeline
Ishan Kishan Career Stats
| Format | Matches | Runs | Highest | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| T20I | 61+ | 1,801+ | 103 | 1 hundred, 13 fifties, strike rate 146 |
| ODI | 32 | 1,107 | 210 | 2 hundreds, 7 fifties, average 42.57 |
| All T20 cricket | 260 | 7,394 | 113* | 7 hundreds, 44 fifties, strike rate 144.69 |
The T20 World Cup 2026
Ishan was a regular through India’s title-winning campaign in India and Sri Lanka, and scored 263 runs in eight matches. He gave India quick starts and middle-overs momentum, and chipped in at the key moments.
| Match | Score | Note |
|---|---|---|
| v USA | 20 | Opening game |
| v Namibia | 61 (24) | Fifty off just 24 balls |
| v Pakistan, Colombo | 77 (40) | 10 fours and 3 sixes, India won by 61 runs |
| v Zimbabwe, Chennai | 38 (24) | India won by 72 runs |
| v New Zealand, final | 54 (25) | Four fours and four sixes, India won by 96 runs |
India’s 255/5 in the final was the highest total in a T20 World Cup final. Ishan’s 25-ball half-century helped push the score past 250 after the opening stand of Abhishek Sharma and Sanju Samson.
Major Records
ODI double centuries by Indians
Virender Sehwag and Sachin Tendulkar also have one each. Ishan’s 210 against Bangladesh in 2022 reached 200 in 126 balls, one of the fastest ODI double centuries ever.
42-ball T20I hundred
His 103 off 43 balls against New Zealand reached three figures in only 42 deliveries.
10 sixes in an innings
He hit 10 sixes in that knock, helping India post 271/5 with 23 sixes in the innings, the joint-most by India in a T20I.
Fifties on both debuts
Scored a fifty on his T20I debut (56) and on his ODI debut (59).
300+ T20 sixes
He has passed 300 career sixes in T20 cricket, with more than 60 for India.
Greatest Innings
| Score | Match | Why it matters |
|---|---|---|
| 210 (131) | v Bangladesh, Chattogram, ODI, 2022 | Double century, 24 fours and 10 sixes |
| 103 (43) | v New Zealand, Thiruvananthapuram, T20I, 2026 | Maiden T20I hundred in 42 balls, Player of the Match |
| 125 | v Afghanistan, Lucknow, ODI, 2026 | Second ODI hundred |
| 77 (40) | v Pakistan, Colombo, T20 World Cup, 2026 | Set up a 61-run win |
| 54 (25) | v New Zealand, T20 World Cup final, 2026 | Quick fifty in the final |
| 106* (47) | SRH v Rajasthan Royals, IPL 2025 | Hundred on his SRH debut |
Batting Style and Strengths
- Fearless left-hander: He takes on the bowling from the start and has a strike rate of about 146 in T20Is.
- Clearing the boundary: He has over 85 T20I sixes and 300 across T20 cricket.
- Spin hitting: He is particularly strong against spinners, as shown by 29 runs off an Ish Sodhi over in his T20I hundred.
- Wicketkeeping: A sharp, energetic keeper who gives India an extra option behind the stumps.
Ishan in the IPL
Ishan made his IPL debut for Gujarat Lions in 2016 and joined Mumbai Indians in 2018, winning the title with them in 2019 and 2020. Mumbai Indians bought him back at the 2022 mega auction for Rs 15.25 crore. In 2025 he moved to Sunrisers Hyderabad for Rs 11.25 crore, and marked his debut for them with an unbeaten 106 off 47 balls against Rajasthan Royals. In IPL 2026, he scored 80 off 38 balls against Royal Challengers Bengaluru in Bengaluru.
Awards and Honours
T20 World Cup 2026
Member of the title-winning India squad
Asian Games 2026
Gold medal with India
IPL
Two titles with Mumbai Indians (2019, 2020)
Match award
Player of the Match for his 103 against New Zealand in January 2026
Latest Form
Ishan has been a regular in India’s T20I side through 2026, and also played ODIs against Afghanistan and England. In September he made 38* and 10 against Afghanistan in Delhi, and at the Asian Games he followed 80* in the semi-final with 20 in the final. His last T20I came in the home series against the West Indies on 11 October. He competes for places with Sanju Samson and Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, while Abhishek Sharma holds one opening spot.
Frequently Asked Questions
How old is Ishan Kishan?
He was born on 18 July 1998, so he is 28 as of October 2026.
What is Ishan Kishan’s highest ODI score?
210 against Bangladesh in Chattogram in December 2022, a double century.
When did Ishan Kishan score his first T20I hundred?
On 31 January 2026, when he hit 103 off 43 balls against New Zealand in Thiruvananthapuram.
Which IPL team does Ishan Kishan play for?
Sunrisers Hyderabad, since the 2025 season. He earlier played for Gujarat Lions and Mumbai Indians.
Did Ishan Kishan win the T20 World Cup 2026?
Yes. He was in India’s winning squad and scored 263 runs, including 54 in the final against New Zealand.
Is Ishan Kishan a wicketkeeper?
Yes. He is a wicketkeeper-batter and a left-handed hitter.
