Ishan Kishan

Ishan Kishan is an Indian cricketer who was born on July 18, 1998, in Patna, Bihar. He is a left-handed batsman and wicket-keeper who has played for India and Mumbai Indians in the Indian Premier League (IPL). Kishan made his debut for Mumbai Indians in 2016 and has since established himself as a key player for the team.

Early Life and Career

Kishan's family moved to Bihar from Jharkhand when he was young, and he began playing cricket at a local academy. He showed promise early on and was selected to play for Jharkhand in the 2014-15 Vijay Hazare Trophy. In the same year, he was also a part of the Indian team that won the Under-19 Asia Cup.

Ishan Kishan's IPL Career

Kishan was signed by Gujarat Lions for the 2016 IPL season, but he did not get many opportunities to play. He made his debut for Mumbai Indians in the following year and played a crucial role in the team's success. Kishan scored 277 runs in 12 matches at an average of 23.08 and a strike rate of 132.60. He hit two half-centuries in the season, including a 21-ball 48 against Kolkata Knight Riders.

In the 2018 season, Kishan was once again a key player for Mumbai Indians. He scored 275 runs in 14 matches at an average of 27.50 and a strike rate of 145.50. He hit two half-centuries in the season, including a match-winning 62 not out against Kolkata Knight Riders.

Kishan's form dipped in the 2019 season, as he managed only 101 runs in seven matches at an average of 16.83 and a strike rate of 126.25. However, he bounced back in style in the 2020 season, where he played a crucial role in Mumbai Indians' title win. Kishan scored 516 runs in 14 matches at an average of 57.33 and a strike rate of 145.76. He hit four half-centuries in the season, including a match-winning 99 against Royal Challengers Bangalore.

Ishan Kishan's International Career

Kishan made his international debut for India in a T20I match against England in March 2021. He scored 56 runs off 32 balls in the match and was named the player of the match. He has since played in a few T20I matches for India, scoring 80 runs in four matches at an average of 40.00 and a strike rate of 146.96.

Kishan was also a part of the Indian team that toured Sri Lanka in July 2021. He played in all three matches of the T20I series and scored 83 runs at an average of 27.66 and a strike rate of 151.85. He was also named the player of the match in the second T20I, where he scored 56 off 32 balls.

Ishan Kishan's Style of Play

Kishan is a left-handed batsman who is known for his aggressive strokeplay. He is particularly strong on the leg side and can hit the ball a long way. Kishan is also a good wicket-keeper and has been keeping for Mumbai Indians in the IPL.

Conclusion

Ishan Kishan has established himself as a key player for Mumbai Indians in the IPL and has shown promise in his international career as well. He is still young and has a long way to go, but he has shown that he has the talent and the temperament to succeed at the highest level.