Top 3 best ODI knocks by Ishan Kishan

In one of the more inspiring comeback stories in recent times, Ishan Kishan's return to India's white-ball setup has been breathtaking to watch. After guiding Jharkhand to their maiden Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy title in early 2026, the left-handed batter has broken into the Men in Blue side and guided them to the 2026 T20 World Cup title.

Kishan's excellent T20 form for club and country has also seen him get into the ODI team for India's three-match series against Afghanistan. The southpaw has leapfrogged ahead of Rishabh Pant in the pecking order and is now the 50-over team's backup wicketkeeper after KL Rahul.

The Sunrisers Hyderabad batter does have the pedigree to succeed in ODI cricket, as is evident through some of his outstanding one-day innings in the past.

Here are the three best ODI knocks by Ishan Kishan: 

3. 125 vs Afghanistan, 2026

Ishan Kishan's most recent century against Afghanistan was also his second hundred in ODI cricket. A counter-attacking knock on a tricky surface, the top-order batter scored 125 off just 79 balls, striking at 158.22. He also forged a 224-run partnership with captain Shubman Gill for the third wicket. 

Kishan was in total control of his innings and made the most of his legside strength, scoring 87 through the area, including five sixes. Nangeyalia Kharote, however, ended his innings in the 37th over with India already on 320 runs.