Ishan Kishan Powers Jharkhand to Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy Title With Commanding Win
Jharkhand delivered a dominant performance in the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy final at Pune, riding on a stunning batting display led by Ishan Kishan. The left-hander set the tone early and ensured his side posted an imposing total that eventually proved far beyond Haryana’s reach.
Jharkhand Innings: Ruthless From the Start
Opening the innings, Ishan Kishan looked in complete control from the first over. He attacked the bowling with authority, finding boundaries regularly and punishing anything loose. His century came at a remarkable pace and left the opposition searching for answers.
Kishan received excellent support through the middle overs as Jharkhand continued to maintain a steep scoring rate. Kumar Kushagra played a fearless knock, while Anukul Roy and Robin Minz added valuable runs at the death to push the total well past the 250 mark.
Jharkhand Batting Scorecard
| Batter | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ishan Kishan (c & wk) | 101 | 49 | 6 | 10 | 206.12 |
| Kumar Kushagra | 81 | 38 | 8 | 5 | 213.16 |
| Anukul Roy* | 40 | 20 | 3 | 2 | 200.00 |
| Robin Minz* | 31 | 14 | 0 | 3 | 221.43 |
Total: 262/3 in 20 overs (Run Rate: 13.10)
Haryana Bowling
| Bowler | O | R | W | Eco |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anshul Kamboj | 4 | 51 | 1 | 12.80 |
| Sumit Kumar | 4 | 41 | 1 | 10.20 |
| Samant Jakhar | 4 | 62 | 1 | 15.50 |
Haryana Chase: Bright Start, Fading Finish
Haryana began their reply with positive intent, but the required run rate kept climbing rapidly. While a few batters showed aggression, regular wickets disrupted momentum and prevented any sustained partnership.
The Jharkhand bowlers kept things tight through the middle overs and capitalised on pressure. As wickets fell steadily, Haryana’s chase gradually slipped away.
Haryana Batting Scorecard
| Batter | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yashvardhan Dalal (wk) | 53 | 22 | 2 | 5 | 240.91 |
| Samant Jakhar | 38 | 17 | 2 | 4 | 223.53 |
| Nishant Sindhu | 31 | 15 | 6 | 0 | 206.67 |
Total: 193 all out in 18.3 overs
Jharkhand Bowling
| Bowler | O | R | W | Eco |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sushant Mishra | 4 | 27 | 3 | 6.80 |
| Bal Krishna | 3.3 | 38 | 3 | 10.90 |
| Anukul Roy | 4 | 42 | 2 | 10.50 |
Match Summary
| Venue | Pune |
| Tournament | Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy – Final |
| Jharkhand | 262/3 (20 overs) |
| Haryana | 193 all out (18.3 overs) |
| Result | Jharkhand won by 69 runs |
| Top Scorer | Ishan Kishan (101) |
| Top Bowler | Sushant Mishra (3 wickets) |
Conclusion
Jharkhand’s title win was built on fearless batting and disciplined bowling. Ishan Kishan’s commanding hundred stood out as the defining performance of the final, underlining his form in domestic cricket. Haryana fought hard but were ultimately overwhelmed by the sheer scale of the target.
