Ishan Kishan Height, Age, Stats, IPL, Family, Records & Net Worth

Ishan Kishan is one of Indian cricket’s most explosive wicketkeeper-batsmen, known for his aggressive left-handed batting and sharp glovework behind the stumps. Born in Patna, Bihar, and raised through the Jharkhand cricket system, he first caught the nation’s attention by leading India’s U19 team to the 2016 World Cup final, and later smashed the fastest ODI double century in history. This article covers Ishan Kishan’s height, age, IPL stats, family background, and net worth in complete detail, along with his international career and personal life.

Ishan Kishan Overview

Detail	Information
Full Name	Ishan Pranav Kumar Pandey Kishan
Nickname	IK, Pocket Dynamo
Date of Birth	18 July 1998
Age	28 years (as of September 2026)
Birthplace	Patna, Bihar, India
Role	Wicketkeeper-Batsman
Batting Style	Left-handed
Bowling Style	Right-arm off-break/leg-break (occasional)
Height	5 ft 6 in (168 cm)
Domestic Team	Jharkhand
Current IPL Team	Sunrisers Hyderabad
IPL Debut	2016 (Gujarat Lions)
International Debut	T20I – 14 March 2021 vs England
ODI Debut	18 July 2021 vs Sri Lanka
Test Debut	12 July 2023 vs West Indies
Major Achievement	Fastest ODI double century (210 off 131 balls vs Bangladesh, 2022)
Estimated Net Worth	₹66-85 crore (approx.)

Ishan Kishan has built his career on fearless strokeplay, and match-winning performances in all formats of the game. He came up from a small city in Patna, which has been a breeding ground for Indian cricket stars. He has had a consistent domestic game, and has also shone in the IPL.

Who is Ishan Kishan?

Ishan Kishan is an Indian international cricketer, who plays for the Indian national cricket team, Jharkhand in domestic cricket, and Sunrisers Hyderabad in the IPL. He gained popularity after leading the Indian U19 team to the finals of the 2016 U19 World Cup and played in his first-ever IPL match in the same year. He made his debut in T20Is in March 2021 and started to get noticed for his explosive innings at the top of the order. His best performance to date was in December 2022, when he scored 210 runs off 131 balls in a match against Bangladesh, the fastest double century in ODI history. He has also been a part of the Indian team that won the T20 World Cup 2026 and played few test matches for India.

Early Life and Background

Detail	Information
Birthplace	Patna, Bihar, India
Raised In	Jharkhand (moved due to playing opportunities)
Early Interest	Cricket, from a young age in the neighbourhood
School/Academy	Local cricket coaching in Jharkhand
U19 Achievement	Captained India to 2016 U19 World Cup final
First State Team	Jharkhand
Inspiration	Elder brother Raj Kishan supported his cricketing dream

Ishan Kishan was born on 18 July 1998, in Patna, Bihar. Being born into a family that valued his interest in cricket and provided him with support, he had the gift of being able to pursue his dream. In Bihar, at that time, due to a lack of resources and organized sign-ups, there were not many opportunities for Kishan to play and hone his skills. It was his family’s decision to relocate to Jharkhand, which determined the future of his playing career. From an early age, Kishan has been noted for his aggressive approach to the game and boldness on the field, which distinguished him from his teammates.

His domestic career in Jharkhand’s age-group circuit propelled him to the India U19 team, which he captained to the 2016 ICC U19 World Cup final in Bangladesh. The very same campaign earned him IPL franchises’ and national selectors’ attention. His elder brother, Raj Kishan, was the one who pushed him to take up cricket seriously and helped him get through the initial hurdle of establishing himself outside Jharkhand.

Domestic Career and Growth Through Jharkhand Cricket

Ishan Kishan’s professional cricket career began within Jharkhand’s domestic sides, where his aggressive approach as a batter and wicketkeeper found early favor in age-group and first-class company. The young talent made his debut on the international scene during the 2016 edition of the U19 World Cup, and Kishan’s First-Class and List A statistics in the years that followed have since propelled him into the status of a genuine top-order match-winner of all formats, eventually leading him to don the captaincy of Jharkhand’s team.

• Started his journey with Jharkhand’s domestic cricket setup from a young age
• Captained India’s U19 team to the final of the 2016 ICC U19 World Cup
• First-Class career: 64 matches, 3,893 runs at an average of 39.72, including 9 centuries
• List A career: 120 matches, 4,182 runs at an average of 39.82, including 8 centuries
• Earned IPL debut in 2016 with Gujarat Lions on the back of his domestic and U19 form
• Later went on to captain Jharkhand in domestic cricket

Age, DOB and Personal Details

Ishan Kishan was born on 18 July 1998 in Patna, Bihar, which makes him 28 years old as of September 2026. He was born in Patna, Bihar, and he is an Indian citizen with the Hindu religion as his official one. His caste is Bhumihar Brahmin, and his zodiac sign is Cancer. His native language is Hindi, but he can also speak English because of his career as a cricketer in India and other countries.

Detail	Information
Date of Birth	18 July 1998
Age	28 years
Zodiac Sign	Cancer
Caste/Community	Bhumihar Brahmin
Religion	Hinduism
Native Language	Hindi
Home State	Bihar (raised in Jharkhand)
Current Base/Location	Mumbai/Ranchi (for training and domestic cricket)
Nationality	Indian

Ishan Kishan’s personal life seems to be a closed book to the public. The cricketer does not discuss his personal beliefs or religion. In the public arena, he only focuses on his game. The fact that he was born in Bihar and grew up in Jharkhand has significant influence on people’s perception of him.

Ishan Kishan Height & Physical Profile

Attribute	Details
Height (feet-inches)	5 ft 6 in
Height (in cm)	168 cm
Height (in meters)	1.68 m
Weight	Approximately 65 kg
Body Type	Athletic, compact build
Eye Colour	Dark Brown
Hair Colour	Black
Batting Stance	Left-handed
Fielding Position	Wicketkeeper / occasional slip
Notable Injuries	Thumb and hand niggles reported during 2022-2023 seasons; no major long-term injury on record

His compact, athletic build is often credited for his quick footwork, strong bottom-hand power, and agility behind the stumps, all of which support his aggressive batting approach at the top of the order.

Ishan’s Family Background

Ishan Kishan was born in Patna, Bihar, into a closely-knit family. His father, Pranav Kumar Pandey, is a builder, and his mother, Suchitra Singh, is a housewife. He has an elder brother called Raj Kishan, who was the one to encourage him to become a professional cricketer and supported him throughout his career’s early stages. The family moved to Jharkhand so that Ishan would have more opportunity to play cricket. This decision appeared to be the right one. In addition to his cricket-related activities, he does not appear to be interested in anything else. His personal life and family are not widely known to the public.

Family Member	Relation	Details
Pranav Kumar Pandey	Father	Builder by profession
Suchitra Singh	Mother	Homemaker
Raj Kishan	Elder Brother	Supported his cricket career
Aditi Hundia	Rumoured Partner	Jaipur-based model and Femina Miss India finalist; long-term relationship reported in media but not officially confirmed by Kishan. Ishan Kishan’s marital status remains unmarried

Ishan Kishan Current Teams

As of 2026, Ishan Kishan plays for multiple teams across different formats of the game. He is a part of the Indian cricket team in international matches, plays for Jharkhand in domestic red and white-ball cricket, and is also a part of the Sunrisers Hyderabad franchise in the IPL. This combination of playing for his country, state, and franchise keeps him busy almost throughout the year.

Team	Format/League	Role	Since
India national cricket team	Test, ODI, T20I	Wicketkeeper-Batsman	2021-present
Jharkhand	Domestic (Ranji Trophy, Vijay Hazare, SMAT)	Wicketkeeper-Batsman	2013-present
Sunrisers Hyderabad	Indian Premier League (IPL)	Wicketkeeper-Batsman	2025-present

Ishan Kishan Stats

Across all formats, Ishan Kishan has proven to be a valuable batter, who has been aggressive at the top of the order, and has also contributed at the back end as a keeper. He has a brilliant ODI record with a low-to-mid 40s batting average, a decent strike rate in T20s cricket, and a First-Class set of stats, which have been accumulated due to his long domestic career. The following is a look at his batting, fielding, and format-wise stats.

Overall Career Stats (All Formats)

Format	Mat	Runs	Bat Avg	HS	Wkts	Bowl Avg	Ct/St
Test	2	78	78.00	52*	0	–	5/0
ODI	29	1,082	42.40	210	0	–	13/2
T20I	45	1,328	30.18	103	0	–	20/5
First-Class	64	3,893	39.72	273	8	–	134/12
List A	120	4,182	39.82	210	–	–	112/15
IPL	134	3,600+	–	106*	–	–	–

Source: ESPN, cricinfo, updated through 2026 season. 

Batting Stats

Ishan Kishan is a big-hitting batter who likes to play aggressively at the top of the order, pulls a lot of the ball through the leg side, and accelerates quickly once he gets going. His List A and ODI statistics are both testimony to his ability to stay at the crease for long and help his team win matches.

Format	Matches	Runs	Average	Strike Rate	100s/50s	Highest Score
Test	2	78	78.00	85.71	0/1	52*
ODI	29-30	1,082-1,092	42.40-45.50	107.69	2/7	210
T20I	45-51	1,328-1,407	28.14-30.18	145.05	1/10	103
First-Class	64	3,893	39.72	68.96	9/19	273

Bowling Stats

Ishan Kishan is primarily a specialist batsman-wicketkeeper and rarely bowls. His bowling numbers are minimal, limited to occasional part-time overs in First-Class and T20 cricket.

Format	Matches	Wickets	Best Bowling
T20	250	2	–
First-Class	64	8	–
International	100+	0	Does not bowl at international level

Fielding & Wicketkeeping Stats

As a wicketkeeper-batsman, Kishan’s dismissal numbers behind the stumps are a key part of his value to the team, particularly in white-ball cricket.

Format	Catches	Stumpings
Test	5	0
ODI	13	2
T20I	20	5
First-Class	134	12

T20I & ODI Career Stats

In white-ball formats, Ishan Kishan has shown consistent improvement, culminating in a career-best run through 2025-2026, including his role in India’s T20 World Cup 2026-winning campaign.

Format	Matches	Runs	Average	Strike Rate	Centuries
ODI	29-30	1,082-1,092	42.40-45.50	107.69	2
T20I	45-51	1,328-1,407	28.14-30.18	145.05-146.87	1

Ishan Kishan IPL Stats

Ishan Kishan has played IPL cricket since 2016, featuring for Gujarat Lions, Mumbai Indians, and now Sunrisers Hyderabad, with his maiden IPL century coming for SRH in 2025.

IPL Season	Team	Matches	Runs	Average	Strike Rate	Highest Score
2016	Gujarat Lions	5	42	8.40	102.44	27
2017	Gujarat Lions	11	277	27.70	134.47	61
2018	Mumbai Indians	14	275	22.92	149.46	62
2019	Mumbai Indians	7	101	16.83	101.00	28
2020	Mumbai Indians	14	516	57.33	145.76	99
2021	Mumbai Indians	10	241	26.78	133.89	84
2022	Mumbai Indians	14	418	32.15	120.11	81
2023	Mumbai Indians	16	454	30.27	142.77	75
2024	Mumbai Indians	14	320	22.86	148.84	69
2025	Sunrisers Hyderabad	14	354	35.40	152.59	106*
2026	Sunrisers Hyderabad	7	238	34.00	188.89	91
Career Total	–	134	3,600+	–	–	106*

International Career

Ishan Kishan made his India debut in T20Is on 14 March 2021 against England, hitting a sparkling 56 from 32 balls to win the Player of the Match award. He made his ODI debut later that year and appeared in Tests for the first time in July 2023 against the West Indies. His most notable international innings came on 10 December 2022, when he hit 210 from 131 balls against Bangladesh, the quickest double century in ODI history, and only the fourth Indian to score a double century in an ODI, joining Sachin Tendulkar, Virender Sehwag and Rohit Sharma. After a lean patch and a period out of the side in 2023-24, Kishan rediscovered his form in 2026, playing a major role in India’s T20 World Cup 2026 victory.

IPL Career

Ishan Kishan’s IPL journey started in 2016 where he played for Gujarat Lions and then shifted to Mumbai Indians where he spent the majority of his career from 2018 to 2024, with the latter retaining him for a record-breaking amount of 15.75 crores at the 2022 mega auction. He was Mumbai’s leading run-scorer for the 2020 season, with 516 runs, at an average of 57.33. Kishan was released by Mumbai Indians and joined Sunrisers Hyderabad in 2025, where he scored his first-ever IPL century, an unbeaten 106 off 45 balls against Rajasthan Royals. He is known for his explosive opening innings where he has crossed the 3,600+ career IPL runs in more than 134 matches, making him one of the most consistent white-ball openers in the tournament’s recent history.

Ishan Kishan Net Worth

As of 2026, the cricketer’s net worth is estimated to be between ₹66-85 crore ($7.7-8.3 million). The majority of Kishan’s income consists of IPL contracts, BCCI match fees, and brand endorsements. Over the years, the talented player has seen his earnings grow exponentially ever since he was bought by Mumbai Indians in the IPL in 2016 for a mere ₹35 lakh. He eventually went on to fetch a whopping ₹15.75 crore per season for the franchise. Although there are discrepancies in the figures, it is safe to assume that the former has earned over ₹90 crore from IPL contracts alone apart from other match fees and brand deals.

Income Sources

Ishan Kishan’s income comes mainly from three streams: IPL contracts, BCCI domestic and central contract fees, and commercial brand deals, supplemented by match fees from international appearances.

Income Source	Estimated Value
IPL Salary (2026, Sunrisers Hyderabad)	₹11.25 crore
IPL Salary (Peak, Mumbai Indians 2022-24)	₹15.75 crore per season
Career Total IPL Earnings	₹90+ crore
BCCI Central/Domestic Contract	Grade C tier historically (~₹1 crore annually, when applicable)
Brand Endorsements	₹8-12 crore annually (approx.)

Assets & Lifestyle

Kishan is said to lead a fairly modest and unassuming lifestyle in comparison to his peers. He has been reported to have made considerable investments in real estate, as well as indulging in luxury automobiles, although the complete extent of his personal asset portfolio remains undisclosed publicly.

Asset Type	Reported Details
Residence	Property in Patna/Ranchi and a base in Mumbai
Cars	Reported ownership of premium SUVs
Watches	No officially verified luxury watch collection details
Investments	Reported diversification into financial investments alongside cricket earnings

Brand Collaborations & BCCI Income

Ishan Kishan has appeared in commercials for numerous corporations, including CEAT, Oppo India, Manyavar, Skechers, and SG Sports, among others. He is a young cricketer who has gained popularity in the nation and has drawn the attention of several businesses. Ishan’s earnings from the board companies have been inconsistent due to his lack of central contract, although he was on the Grade C list in the past and his domestic and match fees continue to increase.

Career Highlights and Records

Ishan Kishan’s career is marked by several standout performances and milestones that highlight his ability to produce match-defining innings across formats, from his U19 captaincy to his record-breaking ODI knock and IPL consistency.

• Captained India to the final of the 2016 ICC U19 Cricket World Cup
• Scored 210 off 131 balls vs Bangladesh (Dec 2022) – fastest ODI double century in history
• Became the youngest batter (24 years, 145 days) to score an ODI double century
• Signed by Mumbai Indians for ₹15.75 crore at the 2022 IPL mega auction, the highest bid that year
• Was Mumbai Indians’ highest run-scorer in IPL 2020 with 516 runs
• Scored maiden IPL century (106* vs Rajasthan Royals) for Sunrisers Hyderabad in 2025
• Part of India’s runner-up campaign at the 2023 ODI Cricket World Cup
• Member of India’s title-winning squad at the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026

Social Media Profiles

Ishan Kishan maintains an active social media presence, engaging with fans through Instagram, X (Twitter), and Facebook, where he shares updates on his cricket, training, and personal moments.

Platform	Handle	Approx. Followers
Instagram	@ishankishan23	11.3 million+ (as of 2026)
X (Twitter)	@ishankishan51	Active, exact count varies
Facebook	Official Ishan Kishan Page	2.6 million+ likes

Why Ishan Kishan Matters to India

Ishan Kishan is one of the exciting young wicketkeeper-batsmen in Indian cricket, who blends aggressive approach at the crease with a solid glovework, offering much-needed depth in the top order for the Indian white-ball team. His sparkling double century against Bangladesh is one of the most thrilling centuries by an Indian batter, as he literally decimated the opposition attack. However, the manner in which he fought his way into the national team from Patna, overcoming various disappointments, including a stint out of the national team, will inspire many young cricket enthusiasts from the smaller towns and cities. His rise to the prominence and stellar performance in the T20 World Cup 2026 final, where he played a crucial role in securing India’s victory, have made him a valuable asset for India’s future white-ball campaigns.

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