Swashbuckling wicketkeeper-batter Ishan Kishan celebrates his 27th birthday on Friday (June 18, 2025). The southpaw, who comes from the capital of Bihar, Patna, is renowned for his striking capabilities. His impeccable shows at various stages of his career, which is still flourishing, has helped him carve his name both in the domestic and international arena. His career trajectory has seen him start from Jharkhand to joining the senior national team, and represent Mumbai Indians and Sunrisers Hyderabad in the IPL. (BCCI Photo)
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Ishan Kishan has represented India in all three formats, making his T20I debut in March 2021. He also earned his maiden ODI cap in the same year, which was against Sri Lanka and made his Test debut against West Indies in 2023. So far, Kishan has played 2 Tests, 27 ODIs and 34 T20Is with close to 2,000 runs next to his name. (AP Photo)
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As Ishan Kishan celebrates his birthday, we handpick his top 5 knocks, which has left fans enthralled. (AP and BCCI Photos)
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210 vs Bangladesh, Chattogram ODI 2022 - Ishan Kishan became only the fifth Indian batter to slam a double ton in ODIs, which he achieved against Bangladesh. He then scored 210 off 131 balls, which was laced with 24 fours and 10 sixes (AP Photo)
93 vs South Africa, Ranchi ODI 2022 - Ishan Kishan played a superb hand of 93 off just 84 deliveries against South Africa. His efforts helped India complete a series-levelling victory. (BCCI Photo)
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89 vs Sri Lanka, Lucknow T20I 2022 - This is Ishan Kishan’s highest score in T20Is, which came against Sri Lanka in Lucknow. He rocked the Lankan attack with 10 fours and 3 sixes and was named the Player of the Match. (BCCI Photo)
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99 vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru, IPL 2020 - In IPL too, Kishan has delivered excellence. In a match against Royal Challengers Bengaluru, Kishan then a Mumbai Indians player also helped his franchise chase down a daunting 202-run target. He smoked 99 off 58 deliveries, which forced the match into the Super Over but it was RCB who prevailed at the end. (BCCI Photo)
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106* vs Rajasthan Royals, IPL 2025 - Ishan Kishan started his Sunrisers Hyderabad journey with a powerful 106 not-out off just 47 balls against the Rajasthan Royals. His innings featured 11 fours and 6 sixes as Kishan's efforts drove SRH to 286/6 - second highest total in the history of the competition. (BCCI Photo)
