SMAT 2025 final: Ishan Kishan's 101 of 49 balls takes Jharkhand to a record-breaking 262 in the first innings

In a display of sheer dominance and leadership, Jharkhand captain Ishan Kishan led from the front with a breathtaking century in the final of the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy (SMAT) 2025 against Haryana. The explosive wicketkeeper-batter's knock turned the high-stakes T20 clash into a spectacle, propelling Jharkhand towards a record-breaking 262/3 in the first inning as he contributed with a 101 off just 49 balls.

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Kishan scored 101 off 49 balls in the final

Kishan's innings was nothing short of magnificent, blending aggressive strokeplay with calculated risks on a pitch that offered early seam movement. Opening the batting, the 27-year-old star raced to his hundred off just 45 balls, laced with 6 fours and 10 sixes.

His timing was impeccable, dismantling the opposition bowling attack with pulls, drives, and audacious ramps that left fielders chasing shadows.

Kishan finally had to leave the field after being dismissed on 101 off 49 balls as Jharkhand posted 262 in the first innings, the highest ever total in a SMAT final.

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Kishan equals Abhishek Sharma's record of 5 centuries in SMAT

With this ton, the Jharkhand skipper has now equaled the record for the most number of centuries in the Syed Mushtaq Ali T20 tournament, equaling the record with Abhishek Sharma. Both the left-handed openers now have 5 centuries to their name in the history of the tournament.

Moreover, with this century, Kishan became the second batter ever to score a century in the final of the Syed Mushtaq Ali T20 tournament.

After losing Virat Singh early in the innings, it was the partnership between Ishan Kishan and Kumar Kushagra that helped Jharkhand reach a big total in the first innings. Kumar Kushagra played an outstanding knock of 81 off 38 balls, while Anukul Roy (40 off 20) and Robin Uthappa (31 off 14 balls) chipped in with some quick scores as well.