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Ishan Kishan's 33-Ball Century Ignites India Selection Buzz in Vijay Hazare Trophy

Ishan Kishan blasted a stunning 33-ball century for Jharkhand against Karnataka in the Vijay Hazare Trophy, the second-fastest by an Indian in List A cricket. His explosive innings of 125 off 39 balls, featuring 14 sixes, propelled Jharkhand to a massive total of 412-9. This knock comes just days after his recall to India's T20 World Cup squad and his leadership in winning the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy. Kishan's blistering form, including 517 runs in the SMAT, makes a compelling case for his inclusion in the upcoming ODI series against New Zealand.

Key Points: Ishan Kishan 33-Ball Century in Vijay Hazare Trophy

  • 33-ball century
  • Second-fastest Indian in List A
  • 517 runs in Syed Mushtaq Ali
  • Recall to T20 World Cup squad
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Vijay Hazare Trophy: Ishan Kishan slams 33 ball century against Karnataka

Ishan Kishan smashes a 33-ball century for Jharkhand, the second-fastest by an Indian in List A cricket, boosting his case for India's ODI squad.

"Kishan is knocking on BCCI's doors ahead of India's squad announcement for the New Zealand ODI series. - Match Report"

Ahmedabad, December 24

Wicketkeeper-batter Ishan Kishan is knocking on BCCI's doors ahead of India's squad announcement for the New Zealand ODI series after blasting a 33-ball century for Jharkhand against Karnataka in a Vijay Hazare Trophy match in Ahmedabad on Wednesday.

Kishan's blazing ton is the second-fastest by an Indian in List A cricket, just one delivery behind Bihar captain Sakibul Gani's record 32-ball century against Arunachal Pradesh, which also happened earlier on Wednesday.

Just last week, Kishan earned a recall to the Indian squad for the T20 World Cup, days after leading Jharkhand to its maiden Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy title. Kishan's recent form has been impressive, with 517 runs in the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy, including a match-winning century in the final against Haryana.

He finished with 125 runs off just 39 deliveries and struck seven fours and 14 sixes in the game against Karnataka at a strike rate of 320.51.

Karnataka won the toss and opted to field. Jharkhand had a shaky start as opener Utkarsh Singh was removed for just eight runs. Shubh Sharma also departed early as Shreyas Gopal cleaned him up for 15.

Shikhar Mohan played a decent innings of 44 before Abhilash Shetty removed him in the 24th over. From there, Virat Singh and Kumar Kushagra took forward Jharkhand's innings, stitching a partnership of 129 runs for the fourth wicket before Kushagra was removed by Gopal for 63.

Singh soon followed him back to the pavilion after making 88 runs in just 68 runs. Kishan gave Jharkhand the finishing touch to the innings with a 33-ball century, which powered Jharkhand to 412-9 in their 50 overs.

- ANI

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Sarah B
Incredible talent on display. It's great to see domestic cricket producing such explosive performances. The competition for wicketkeeper-batter spots is getting really healthy for Team India.
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Aditya G
While the innings was brilliant, let's not get carried away. It was against Karnataka's bowling attack on a flat Ahmedabad pitch. Consistency against top-tier international bowling is the real test. Hope he gets a chance to prove that.
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Priyanka N
Bas, ab team mein selection pakka hai! Leading Jharkhand to the SMAT title and now this... he's in the form of his life. Perfect backup for KL Rahul in the ODI squad. 🏏
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Michael C
That's some serious power-hitting. 14 sixes in 39 balls is just brutal. The depth in Indian cricket right now is phenomenal. Good problem for the selectors to have.
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Kavya N
So happy for him! After being in and out of the team, he's letting his bat do all the talking. This is how you fight for your place. Hope he gets a long rope in the New Zealand series.

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