Ishan Kishan was in his element for East Zone in the Duleep Trophy final against South Zone in Chennai

After producing an epic knock of 270, Ishan Kishan on Monday said he has freed his mind from "overthinking" and "expectations" to focus solely on batting after a turbulent phase in his career, and he is pleased with the results

Ishan Kishan battled humid conditions to construct a monumental 270, reminding the selectors of his red-ball credentials and propelling East Zone to a mammoth 708 on the second day of the Duleep Trophy final against South Zone

Ishan Kishan double hundred in Duleep Trophy final: Ishan Kishan became only the fifth batter in history to slam a double hundred in the Duleep Trophy final.

Duleep Trophy Final Highlights, East Zone vs South Zone: East Zone reached 708 all out in 163 overs at Stumps on Day 2 of the Duleep Trophy final against South Zone

Ishan Kishan lit up Day 1 of the Duleep Trophy 2026 final between East Zone and South Zone, slamming a phenomenal century.

Captain Ishan Kishan scored an unbeaten hundred as he took East Zone to a strong position at the end of Day 1 of the Duleep Trophy final against South Zone at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai.

"I feel Vaibhav Sooryavanshi is very smart for a 15-year-old boy. He knows what he is doing," said Ishan Kishan.

Duleep Trophy Final Score, East Zone vs South Zone Updates: Ishan Kishan's century and Kumar Kushagra's fifty put East Zone in command on Day 1 of the Duleep Trophy final.

Tilak Varma and Ishan Kishan admitted that it is "tough" to join India's T20I squad for the three-match series against Afghanistan right after the Duleep Trophy final, but understood the need to adapt to the situation and as professional cricketers they can't offer "excuses."