Fans react as Ishan Kishan silences critics with century against India B in Duleep Trophy 2024-25

In an amazing display of batting skills, the India C wicketkeeper-batter Ishan Kishan scored a superb hundred against India B during the 2024-25 Duleep Trophy, effectively silencing his critics and confirming his place in the national set-up. The match, which was held at Anantapur’s Rural Development Trust Stadium B, showcased Ishan’s exceptional talent and determination.

Ishan Kishan scored 111 runs off 126 balls

Ishan’s knock of 111 runs included 14 fours and 3 sixes, showing his aggressive yet calculated approach to batting. His century was crucial in propelling his side to the big total, and it came at a critical time as he faced mounting pressure to perform after being left out of India’s annual contracts.

Fans took to social media to express their happiness and relief, praising Ishan’s ability to rise to the occasion. Many supporters highlighted the importance of this innings for his confidence and his future selection in the Indian team. Full of comments, fans say, “This is the Ishan Kishan we know!” again “A century! Stop coming back! Go ahead, Ishan!”

Here’s how fans reacted:

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A century! Stop coming back! Keep going, Ishan!#DuleepTrophy #INDBvINDC pic.twitter.com/BOhFMq7LMf

— Kumar Sourav (@AdamDhoni1) September 12, 2024

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@ishanshan51 I’m proud of you boy 🥺💞
I’m so much emotional now!!
I knew you would come back fine!!!
It was so good today 😭🫶

— Ishu ke issues 🙂 (@Ajais2407) September 12, 2024

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Come back with ISHAN KISHAN! 💪

– 111 (126) with 14 fours and 3 sixes. A perfect return to cricket for Kishan, a century for Buchi Babu and now a fantastic century in the Duleep Trophy, which is a huge confidence booster for him. ❤️ pic.twitter.com/eqLe20SC7r

— Suhel (@CricCrazySuhel) September 12, 2024

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An amazing century for our Starboy! Well done Mr Ishan Kishan! This is just the beginning, and we’re back with another trick! Keep going hero! Nothing is stopping you now!! 🧿🍀 pic.twitter.com/ympaQevX91

– kryptonite✨ (@ish_mania) September 12, 2024

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WELL PLAYED, ISHAN KISHAN! 💪

– 111 (126) with 14 fours and 3 sixes. A perfect return to cricket for Kishan, a century for Buchi Babu and now a fantastic century in the Duleep Trophy, which boosts his confidence a lot. ❤️ pic.twitter.com/ZmExsJgbKs

— Mufaddal Vohra (@mufaddal_vohra) September 12, 2024

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SAN KISHAN, YOU ARE ON FIRE! 🔥👏
You’ve been kicked out of the team, but not from the game! He silenced the critics with consecutive years: 114(107) in Buchi Babu & 111(126) in Duleep Trophy!
Hard work pays off, and it shows in style!
Bring back Ishan Kishan 💯 #IshanKishan pic.twitter.com/mVi4Yz3Chq

– Berzabb (@Berzabb) September 12, 2024

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Ishan, who got off to a good Test start in the West Indies, might have entered the first Test in the two-match series against Bangladesh. However, due to mental health leave he took in December last year, he missed the South Africa Test series, which allowed him to Dhruv Jurel to enter. Jurel had a great start against England in February he confirmed his place in the team, while Rishabh PantA solid performance in his comeback game further cemented his wicket selection.

India B vs India C: Playing XI of both teams

India C: Ruturaj Gaikwad (c), Ishan Kishan, Sai Sudharsan, Rajat Patidar, Baba Indrajith, Abishek Porel(w), Manav Suthar, Anshul Kamboj, Mayank Markande, Vijaykumar Vyshak, Sandeep Warrier

India B: Abhimanyu Easwaran (c), N Jagadeesan (wk), Musheer Khan, Sarfaraz Khan, Rinku Singh, Nitish Reddy, Washington Sundar, Ravisrinivasan Sai Kishore, Navdeep Saini, Mukesh Kumar, Rahul Chahar

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