Ishan Kishan Overtakes Indian Star: Highest Individual Score In Duleep Trophy Final

Ishan Kishan's 270 surpassed Yashasvi Jaiswal's 265. [Source - X.com]

The Duleep Trophy final has produced several remarkable individual batting performances over the years. From marathon innings to match-defining knocks, these scores stand among the highest individual efforts recorded in the tournament’s championship decider.

Batting brilliance has often shaped Duleep Trophy finals, with elite domestic cricketers producing memorable centuries under pressure. In this listicle we take a look at the highest individual scores recorded in a Duleep Trophy final in history.

Ishan Kishan’s 270 Is the Second-Highest Individual Score in Duleep Trophy Final 

Ishan Kishan etched his name into Duleep Trophy history with a magnificent 270 against South Zone in the 2026 final at the MA Chidambaram Stadium. His marathon knock is the second-highest individual score ever recorded in a Duleep Trophy final.

The East Zone captain walked in at No.5 with his side at 147/3 and transformed the innings with an authoritative double century. Kishan’s monumental effort powered East Zone to a massive 708, putting them firmly in control of the final after two days.

Who Has the Highest Individual Score in Duleep Trophy Final History?

Ishan Kishan’s 270 ranks second among the highest individual scores in Duleep Trophy finals. So, who holds the top spot? The answer is Raman Lamba, who smashed 320 runs for North Zone against West Zone in the 1987 final.

Lamba’s marathon 320 made him the first triple-centurion in Duleep Trophy history, while his record remains untouched. His remarkable innings is still the highest individual score in the tournament’s history, not just in a Duleep Trophy final.

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Now, let’s take a look at the top three highest individual scores in Duleep Trophy final history.

Highest Individual Scores in Duleep Trophy Final History

3. Yashasvi Jaiswal - 265 Runs vs South Zone, 2022

Yashasvi Jaiswal’s 265 for West Zone against South Zone in Coimbatore in 2022 is the third-highest individual score in Duleep Trophy final history. His monumental double-century came at a critical time for West Zone after a poor first innings.

Jaiswal scored this marathon knock after opening in the second innings and not only brought West Zone back into the contest but also helped them seal a massive 294-run victory over South Zone in the 2022 Duleep Trophy final.

2. Ishan Kishan - 270 Runs vs South Zone, 2026

Ishan Kishan’s sensational 270 for East Zone against South Zone in Chennai in the ongoing 2026 Duleep Trophy final is the second-highest individual score in Duleep Trophy final history. 

Kishan walked in at No.5 with East Zone at 147/3 on Day 1 of the final and continued batting deep into the innings. His monumental knock, featuring 270 runs, powered East Zone to a mammoth 708 in the final at the MA Chidambaram Stadium.

1. Raman Lamba – 320 Runs vs West Zone, 1987

Raman Lamba’s 320-run knock for North Zone against West Zone in Bhilai in the 1987 Duleep Trophy final sits at the top of the list of the highest individual score in Duleep Trophy final. 

Opening the innings, Lamba scored 320 runs, helping North Zone to post a staggering 868 in their first innings, and seal the title eventually as it still remains the highest team total ever recorded in Duleep Trophy history. 

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