IPL is the biggest cricket league in the world. Spectators love to watch it, and it is celebrated like a cricket festival in India. Numerous players who emerge from IPL and later become an integral part of Team India, and Ishan Kishan is one of them. He played for Mumbai Indians in franchise cricket. Here, we are presenting "Top 10 best knocks of Ishan Kishan in IPL".
1. 50 (25) Vs. Rajasthan Royals, 2021
Mumbai Indians opener Ishan Kishan played another excellent knock of 50 off 25 against Rajasthan Royals in the 2021 edition of the IPL. This fiery fifty-run knock helped Mumbai Indians beat Rajasthan Royals by eight wickets. This game was a must-win game for Mumbai to keep their playoff hopes alive.
2. 58 (25) Vs. Kolkata Knight Riders, 2023
Ishan Kishan played a crucial knock of 58 runs off 25 balls in the 2023 edition of the IPL. This was an all-round effort from the Mumbai Indians team that overshadowed Venkatesh Iyer's stunning 104 runs. Mumbai Indians successfully chased the target of 186 runs, with contributions from Ishan Kishan (58) and Suryakumar Yadav (43).
3. 39 (16) Vs Royal Challengers Bangalore, 2017
Ishan played another fabulous innings of 39 runs off 16 balls against Virat's Bangalore. It was a quick cameo played by Kishan, but yet, the Gujarat Titans lost the match by 21 runs. Ishan earned praise for his incredible batting performance.
4. 61 (40) Vs. Sunrisers Hyderabad, 2017
Ishan Kishan scored a magnificent half-century against Hyderabad while representing Gujarat Lions in the 2017 edition of IPL. He smashed five boundaries and four sixes during this knock. This knock was not enough for Gujarat to win game as his side had to endure an eight-wicket defeat.
5. 62 (21) Vs Kolkata Knight Riders, 2018
In IPL 2018, Ishan played an excellent knock of 62 runs off just 21 balls against Kolkata Knight Riders. He smashed five boundaries and six over boundaries. This innings helped Mumbai reach a mountainous total of 210 runs in the allotted 20 overs. This innings was indeed a nightmare for Kolkata's bowlers. Rohit's Mumbai Indians registered a remarkable victory of 102 runs over Kolkata.
6. 75 (41) Vs. Punjab Kings, 2023
The young cricket sensation, Ishan Kishan played an incredible knock of 75 runs off just 41 balls with the strike rate of 182.93 in the IPL 2023. It is undoubtedly one of the best innings played by Ishan. He smashed four sixes and seven boundaries. This innings was essential for him as he needed an innings like this to silence the mouths of critics. This is how Ishan Kishan plays with a fearless batting style.
7. 68* (37) Vs Chennai Super Kings, 2020
This was another blistering knock by Ishan Kishan against arch-rivals Chennai in the 2020 IPL. He smashed six boundaries and five sixes during this terrific knock of unbeaten 68 runs. Mumbai Indians registered a great win over Chennai Super Kings by ten wickets. The year 2020 is indeed the best year for Ishan Kishan.
8. 84 (32) Vs Sunrisers Hyderabad, 2021
Ishan played an incredible knock of 84 runs off 32 balls against Sunrisers Hyderabad in the 2021 edition of IPL. Kishan's knock helped Mumbai in reaching a giant total of 235 runs. He smashed eleven boundaries and four skyscraper six during this knock. This was a match-winning knock by Ishan as Mumbai registered a 42 run win over Hyderabad.
9. 72* (47) Vs Delhi Capitals, 2020
It was another memorable knock that came out with his bat in 2020. Ishan played an unbeaten knock of 72 runs off 47 balls. He smashed eight boundaries and three sixes during his terrific knock. Ishan's innings helped Mumbai win the game. MI registered a great win over Delhi Capitals by nine wickets.
10. 99 (58) Vs Royal Challengers Bangalore, 2020
It is undoubtedly one of the best innings played by Ishan Kishan in the IPL. His highest score came in 2020 against Virat's RCB in the tenth match of the IPL. He scored an epic knock of 99 runs from just 58 balls, with two boundaries and nine skyscraper sixes. He smashed the bowlers in all corners of the match. This innings was memorable as he came, when the entire top order collapsed.
