Ishan Kishan, the left-handed Indian batter, achieved a historic milestone today in Chattogram by registering his first-ever century in an ODI match against Bangladesh and converting it to an impressive double-century. His record-breaking feat put India firmly in control of the third game of the three-match ODI series.
Ishan was called upon to take the place of Rohit Sharma in the playing XI for this match, following Sharma's injury in the previous match in Dhaka, which ultimately ruled him out of the series.
The 24-year-old Ishan opened the innings with Shikhar Dhawan. However, the latter fell to Mehidy Hasan Miraz soon after Bangladesh successfully reviewed an umpiring decision in their favor.
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In response to the early loss of Dhawan, Ishan and Indian batting legend Virat Kohli then combined to engineer a record-breaking partnership of 290 runs for the second wicket - the second-highest partnership in ODIs in Bangladesh after the 292-run stand of Liton Das and Tamim Iqbal.
The 290-run partnership of Ishan and Virat surpassed the 282-run stand between Hashim Amla and Quinton de Kock in Kimberley in 2017 to become the highest ODI partnershipagainst Bangladesh.
After the early dismissal of Shikhar, Ishan went on a rampage, posting a memorable 210 runs of 131 balls, which included 24 fours and 10 sixes. His performance was highlighted by a fifty off 49 balls and a century off 85 balls (14 fours, 2 sixes).
Following Ishan's dismissal, Virat also brought up a memorable century of his own, his 44th in ODIs, with India racking up 339 for three after 40 overs, with Virat unbeaten at 112 off 89 balls.