Ishan Kishan

Ishan Kishan is an explosive left-handed wicketkeeper-batter whose 'pocket-dynamite' reputation is built on a fearless approach and the rare ability to dominate world-class bowling from the first delivery. Born on July 18, 1998, in Patna, Bihar, but representing Jharkhand domestically, he shot to fame as the captain who led India to the 2016 Under-19 World Cup final. His 2025 season served as a powerful statement of resilience; after a period away from the national spotlight, he 'forced the door open' by captaining Jharkhand to their first-ever Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy (SMAT) title. He finished as the tournament's leading run-scorer with 517 runs at a staggering strike rate of 197.32, including a match-winning 101 off just 49 balls in the final against Haryana.

In the franchise arena, 2025 marked a significant shift as Ishan moved to Sunrisers Hyderabad for ₹11.25 crore after a long and successful stint with the Mumbai Indians. He made an immediate impact for the Orange Army, smashing a maiden IPL century (106* off 47 balls) on his debut against the Rajasthan Royals, proving that his power-hitting remained elite. His prolific domestic and IPL form in 2025 earned him a highly anticipated recall to the Indian squad for the 2026 T20 World Cup. As a player who already holds the record for the fastest-ever ODI double century (210 off 131 balls), Ishan enters the 2026 season as one of India's premier multi-format assets, ready to reclaim his spot as a permanent fixture in the national XI.