Ishan Kishan has been in sensational form over the past few days, producing three impressive performances across two different formats within just nine days.
From a double century in red-ball cricket to quick-fire T20I knocks, the Indian batter has continued to showcase his aggressive style.
His performances between September 6 and September 15 have also put him on course to challenge a major Indian batting record held by Suryakumar Yadav.
Three Outstanding Performances in Nine Days
Ishan Kishan’s remarkable run began on September 6 when he smashed a double century in red-ball cricket during the Duleep Trophy final.
Representing East Zone, Kishan’s huge innings played an important role in his team’s victory over West Zone and immediately put the spotlight back on his batting form.
Just a week later, he switched to the shortest format and continued in the same attacking fashion.
On September 13, wearing the India jersey, Kishan scored 42 runs from only 33 balls in the first T20I against Afghanistan at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in Delhi.
Two days later, in the second T20I on September 15, he produced another quick innings, remaining unbeaten on 38 from just 23 deliveries as India secured the victory.
52 Sixes in International Cricket This Year
Kishan’s aggressive batting has also translated into impressive numbers across international cricket in 2026.
He has already smashed 52 sixes this year, the most among batters from Test-playing nations according to the figures cited in the report.
He is also currently the leading run-scorer in T20 internationals for the calendar year, with 892 runs at a strike rate of more than 173.
These numbers highlight just how consistently he has been scoring while maintaining an attacking approach.
Suryakumar Yadav’s Record in Sight
Suryakumar Yadav currently holds the Indian record for the most international runs in a calendar year. In 2022, he scored 1,164 runs at a strike rate of more than 187.
With Kishan already at 892 T20I runs in 2026 and several matches still remaining, the possibility of him moving closer to the record has become a major talking point.
However, reaching 1,164 runs would require Kishan to score another 273 runs, meaning the record remains some distance away.
Kishan’s Explosive Batting Continues
What makes Kishan’s recent run particularly notable is his ability to adapt across formats without losing his aggressive approach.
A double century in red-ball cricket, followed by two impactful T20I innings within the same week, has underlined his current form. If he continues producing runs at this pace, the race for India’s highest calendar-year run tally could become increasingly interesting as the year progresses.