Ishan Kishan went absolutely crazy against Karnataka’s bowlers in the Vijay Hazare Trophy match. He slammed the fastest century reaching 100 runs in a ridiculous 33 balls only. That’s now the second-fastest ton any Indian has ever scored in List A matches.
But here’s the crazy part – he didn’t even stop there at all. Ishan Kishan kept swinging and eventually finished with 125 runs off just 39 balls. He hit 7 fours which is normal but then smashed 14 sixes everywhere possible.
Jharkhand piled up 412/9 largely because of this one insane innings against Karnataka today. Perfect timing too since he just got picked for India’s T20 World Cup 2026 squad. His domestic form has been ridiculously good which probably got him that recall finally.
Breaking the Fastest Century Record
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi previously held the record for the second-quickest hundred by an Indian batsman. Ishan Kishan snatched that record away by reaching his hundred in two balls faster. The quickest ton in List A cricket still belongs to Sakibul Gani.
His 33-ball century proves he’s back to his absolute best after missing matches. The number of balls he needed shows just how aggressively he batted throughout. Every bowler who came on got smashed to all corners of the ground.
Karnataka had no answers to this brutal assault as boundaries kept flowing constantly. The quickest hundred came during a crucial group stage match with important points. Ishan Kishan made sure Jharkhand gained a massive psychological advantage over their opponents completely.
What This Means for His Career
The century came after he finished as the highest run-scorer in the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy. That tournament saw him piling up runs consistently which caught national selectors’ attention immediately. His domestic form basically forced selectors to bring him back into the team.
His explosive batting style could impact his future IPL form significantly going forward. Teams love aggressive batsmen who can change matches within a few overs as he does. The fastest hundred record only adds more value to his already impressive resume now.
Ishan Kishan’s 125 off 39 balls sends a strong message before the World Cup. He’s hungry to perform and wants his India spot permanently this time around. The century proves he can demolish any bowling attack on his day when timing clicks.
