Who is Ishan Kishan? All About His Career & Stats
Ishan Kishan is one the most exciting cricketers in India well-known for his explosive batting skills and wicket-keeping abilities. He was born on July 18th, 1998 at Patna, Bihar, Kishan has had a major impact on the domestic cricket scene as well as cricket’s Indian Premier League (IPL), and international cricket. The ability he has to speed up the innings, especially in white ball formats is a key contribution to any team. From being captain of his India U-19 side at the 2016 World Cup to smashing the record-breaking double century in ODI His career has seen plenty of unforgettable moments. Kishan has been a part of teams such as Mumbai Indians, Gujarat Lions and Sunrisers Hyderabad in the IPL as well as securing his spot in the Indian team. With a long time of playing cricket ahead and a lot of fans waiting for his next performances on the biggest stage.
Overview of Ishan Kishan
- Full Name: Ishan Pranav Kumar Pandey Kishan
- Born: July 18, 1998 (Patna, Bihar)
- Age: 26 years (as of 2025)
- Batting Style: Left-hand bat
- Bowling Style: Straight-arm break, leg break
- Fielding Position: Wicketkeeper
- Playing Role: Wicketkeeper-batter
Teams Ishan Kishan Has Played For
- India
- Jharkhand
- Bihar
- Gujarat Lions
- Mumbai Indians
- Sunrisers Hyderabad
- India A, B, C, Red, Blue
- India Under-19s
- East Zone
- Indian Board President’s XI
Ishan Kishan’s Cricket Career
Domestic & U-19 Journey
Kishan was able to make his debut as a first-class player for Jharkhand at the age of 14 when he was just at the age of 16. His leadership abilities were apparent when he coached his India U-19 side at the 2016 World Cup, leading them to the finals. Although he struggled when batting in that tournament, he emerged stronger in the domestic game with a score of 799 runs during the 2016-17 Ranji Trophy season.
IPL Career
Ishan Kishan is a star performer throughout the Indian Premier League (IPL), playing for Gujarat Lions and Mumbai Indians before joining Sunrisers Hyderabad in 2025.
- Was launched at IPL 2016 with Gujarat Lions.
- Breakthrough season to 2020 with Mumbai Indians, scoring 516 runs.
- Highest IPL score: 106* in 2025 for Sunrisers Hyderabad.
- It was purchased from Sunrisers Hyderabad for 2025 for INR 11.25 crore.
International Career
Kishan was a part of the team that made its India debut the month of March 2021 (T20I) and later in July 2021 (ODI). Kishan impressed with half-centuries in his debuts in the two formats.
The most impressive feat of his career came at the end of the month of December in 2022 the year he scored the score of 210 against Bangladesh and became the youngest batsman to score the double century in ODIs.
Ishan Kishan’s Career Stats
Ishan Kishan Batting & Fielding
| FORMAT | Matches | Runs | Highest Score | Average | 50s | 100s |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tests | 2 | 78 | 52* | 78 | 1 | - |
| ODI | 27 | 933 | 210 | 42.40 | 7 | 1 |
| T20I | 32 | 796 | 89 | 25.67 | 6 | - |
| IPL | 109 | 2754 | 106* | 28.69 | 16 | 1 |
Top Records of Ishan Kishan
- Double Century ODI: 200 runs in Bangladesh (2022)
- Highest Maiden ODI Hundred: 210 runs (World Record)
- The Most Runs From Fours & Sixes on an innings: 156 runs
- The 2nd Wicket Partnership with the highest number of runs for ODIs 290 runs
Ishan Kishan Recent Matches (2025 Season)
- SRH vs LSG (IPL 2025): 0 runs
- SRH vs RR (IPL 2025): 106* runs
- Jharkhand Vs Tamil Nadu (Ranji 2025): 8 & 7 runs
Conclusion
Ishan Kishan has rapidly emerged as one of India’s most exciting cricketers. His fast batting style and his ability to maintain wickets make him an effective player in different formats. It doesn’t matter if it’s making sixes smashing during the IPL or putting up an IPL record-breaking double century in ODI He has demonstrated his incredible potential. After his recent switch from the mighty Sunrisers Hyderabad to Sunrisers Hyderabad in the IPL 2025 the fans are excited to see how the player performs in the coming seasons. As Kishan develops and grow, he could be poised to become a significant player within Indian cricket for a long time to become. His unwavering attitude to the game guarantees that he is an athlete to be watched at every match he takes part in.
FAQ’s ?
He first played at the age of 14 in T20Is in T20Is against England at the beginning of March, 2021 and also in an ODI in ODIs against Sri Lanka on July 18 2021.
His best ODI score is his 210 against Bangladesh in the month of December 2022.
He was purchased from Sunrisers Hyderabad in the IPL 2025 auction for INR 11.25 crore.
He has scored an IPL 100 (106*).