Ishan Kishan. (Image: Agencies) Wicket batsman Ishan Kishan is making a strong case for inclusion in India’s squad for the upcoming ODI series in New Zealand after he smashed a 33-ball century for Jharkhand against Karnataka in the Vijay Hazare Trophy in Ahmedabad on Wednesday.Kishan’s whirlwind knock is the second-fastest century by an Indian in List A cricket, just one delivery shy of Bihar captain Sakibul Gani’s 32-ball record against Arunachal Pradesh, which he also achieved earlier in the day.
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The 27-year-old was recently recalled to India’s T20 World Cup squad after a brilliant performance in the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy, where he amassed 517 runs and scored a match-winning century in the final to lead Jharkhand to their maiden title.Against Karnataka, Kishan scored 125 off just 39 balls, hitting seven fours and 14 sixes at a staggering strike rate of 320.51.Jharkhand got off to a shaky start after Karnataka won the toss and opted to field. Openers Utkarsh Singh and Shubh Sharma fell cheaply for eight and 15. Shikhar Mohan contributed 44 before being dismissed in the 24th over.A 129-run partnership for the fourth wicket between Virat Singh (88 off 68 balls) and Kumar Kushagra (63) leveled the innings. Kishan then unleashed his explosive century to propel Jharkhand to a massive 412-9 in 50 overs.
