Ishan Kishi once again proved why he remains one of the most explosive talents in Indian cricket by smashing a sensational 45-ball century in the final. Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy (SMAT) 2025. Leading Jharkhand against Haryana The southpaw delivered a masterclass in aggressive T20 batting at the Maharashtra Cricket Association Stadium in Pune.
After suffering an early setback with the loss of Jharkhand Virat Singh in the first, Kishan took it upon himself to stabilize the ship and eventually destroy the opposition. His innings was a perfect blend of calculated risks and sheer power and it was a string of boundaries that left the Haryana bowlers searching for answers.
SMAT 2025 final: Record-breaking partnership between Ishan Kishan and Kumar Kushagra stuns Haryana
Jharkhand’s innings was defined by a historic second stand between Kishan and the young, talented Kumar Kushagrawhich together dismantled the Haryana bowling attack. Coming together at a dangerous 4/1 after Virat’s dismissal, the duo put on a magnificent display of power, adding over 150 runs in a show of total dominance. Their partnership entered the record books as the highest stand in the history of Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy finals, surpassing all previous benchmarks for the tournament’s showcase event.
While Kishan was the chief aggressor, reaching his fifty off just 24 balls, Kushagra played a perfect foil, hitting a quick 76* in 39 overs to keep the pressure on from both ends. In the 14th over, Jharkhand scored a staggering 179/1 by around 13 runs against a formidable Haryana side. The chemistry between the two batters was evident as they rotated the strike with ease before going for a series of maximums that targeted every corner of the Pune ground.
Ishan Kisha’s 45-ball century for Jharkhand in the SMAT 2025 final
Kisha’s route to his 45-ball century was a masterclass in T20 batting construction, particularly in how he targeted the power play and manipulated the field thereafter. After the opposite initial start Anshul CambodiaThe ball moved by Kishan broke the shackles in his second shot Ishant Bhardwaj For a massive six over deep square leg.
Kishan aimed for the final of the bowled powerplay game Amit RanaHe hit three sixes in four balls to take Charkhand to 69/1 by the end of the first six overs. He finally hit his century in the 14th over with his trademark over the cover of Cambodia, epitomizing his confidence and hand-eye coordination throughout the afternoon.
Statistically, his knock was highlighted by 6 fours and an astonishing 10 sixes, maintaining a strike rate of over 220 during his stay at the crease. He became the second batsman in SMAT history to score a century in the final Punjabof Anmolpreet Singh in that elite club. This performance was particularly significant as it took him past the 500-run mark for the 2025 season, making him the competition’s leading run-scorer and demonstrating his incredible consistency across venues and conditions.
Here’s how the fans reacted:
Big scene. Bigger tattoo. 💯🔥
(Ishan Kishan | Play with Fire | SMAT) pic.twitter.com/gGmGEHik5i
— SunRisers Hyderabad (@SunRisers) December 18, 2025
Ishan Kishan hits 10 sixes in the 14th over against Haryana in the SMAT final to reach 100 off just 45 balls.
— Vikrant Gupta (@vikrantgupta73) December 18, 2025
Two selectors – RP Singh and Pragyan Ojha – watch the Ishan Kishan show at the SMAT finals in Pune.
I have not been able to locate Chief Selector Ajit Agarkar for the only top level domestic game happening in the country at the moment. Umid Ishan’s SMAT massacre is taken into consideration. STATEMENT🔥 pic.twitter.com/c0ekFbVU9k— Sahil Malhotra (@Sahil_Malhotra1) December 18, 2025
517 runs with the bat and brilliant captaincy
What a tournament after Ishan kishan got so many rejections pic.twitter.com/mxzNoUUUNz
— Sawai96 (@Aspirant_9457) December 18, 2025
Very easy. He fought well. Ishan Kishan now has joint top hundreds in SMAT. https://t.co/HRluABMTYp pic.twitter.com/ovYovBFHyp
— Silly Point (@FarziCricketer) December 18, 2025
This is a redemption of sorts for Ishan Kishi.
A 45-ball century in the SMAT final, the leading run-getter in the tournament and put his team on the brink of a historic maiden Mushtaq Ali Trophy title.— Rahul Rawat (@rawatrahul9) December 18, 2025
There is nothing else Ishan Kishan can do to get back to the Indian Cricket Team.
BTSO and selectors should select him in future series.
Don’t waste his best time anymore 🤫#Ishankishan
— Akshat Jain (@AkshatJainX) December 18, 2025
PUSHPA celebration after the century from Ishan Kishi🔥
SRH connection🤝#SRH #IshanKishan #SMAT2025 pic.twitter.com/kCVPn7ehAg
— CREX (@Crex_live) December 18, 2025
Ishan Kishi is currently in serious form…
— Shaan Waseem (@shaanwaseem2) December 18, 2025
Great hundred in SMAT 2025 Final, smashing 101 off just 49 balls 🔥#IshanKishan #SyedMushtaqAliTrophy pic.twitter.com/D2v0XH6Hmn
— CricketTimes.com (@CricketTimesHQ) December 18, 2025
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