Ishan Kishan Blasts Maiden T20I Century, Powers India to Dominant Series Win Over New Zealand
Ishan Kishan, representing Sunrisers Hyderabad in the IPL, delivered a career-defining performance in the fifth and final T20I against New Zealand, smashing a maiden T20I century. His explosive knock of 103 runs came off just 43 balls, featuring ten sixes and six fours, played at a staggering strike rate of 239.53.
Kishan’s century was the fifth-fastest by an Indian in T20Is and the fastest ever scored by an Indian batter against New Zealand. Crucially, he partnered with captain Suryakumar Yadav (63 off 30) for a dominant 137-run stand that propelled India to a massive total of 271/5. This performance secured a comprehensive 46-run victory for India, sealing the five-match series 4-1 and cementing Kishan's strong case for a top-order spot ahead of the T20 World Cup.
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Most Centuries - IPL 2025
Batters with the most hundreds in IPL 2025
| Select | Rank | Player | Team | century-makers |
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| #1 | Sunrisers Hyderabad | 1 centuries | ||
#2 | Sunrisers Hyderabad | 1 centuries | ||
#3 | Sunrisers Hyderabad | 1 centuries |
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Best Strike Rate - Career Led by Jamie Overton (214.29) |
IPL Career Best Bowling Strike Rate Leaders | Bowling Rankings Led by Ramandeep Singh (6.67) |
Most Sixes - Career Led by Rohit Sharma (302 sixes) |
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