In the final match of Duleep Trophy 2026, East Zone captain Ishan Kishan has created history by playing the captaincy innings. In this match being played against South Zone at Chepauk Stadium in Chennai, Ishan Kishan batted brilliantly and scored a double century (270 runs). Thanks to Ishan Kishan's innings, East Zone has taken a strong hold on the match by scoring 708 runs.

Let us tell you that Ishan Kishan has become only the 7th batsman to score a double century in the history of Duleep Trophy final.

Before him, only legends like Raman Lamba, Yashasvi Jaiswal, Cheteshwar Pujara, Anshuman Gaikwad, Yusuf Pathan and Mansoor Ali Khan Pataudi could achieve this feat.

Let's take a look at the top 5 batsmen who played the biggest innings in the final history of Duleep Trophy.

1. Raman Lamba (320 runs) – 1987

The record of scoring the only triple century in the history of Duleep Trophy final is held in the name of former Indian batsman Raman Lamba. While playing for North Zone in the 1987 final, Raman Lamba played a marathon inning of 320 runs in 471 balls against West Zone.

On the basis of his historic innings, North Zone won the title on the basis of first innings lead.

2. Ishan Kishan (270 runs) – 2026

Playing against South Zone in Chennai, captain Ishan Kishan scored 270 runs in 334 balls, which included 30 fours and 7 sixes. Due to fatigue, he retired hurt in the middle, but then returned to the field and took his team to a huge score of 708. This is the second highest individual score in the history of Duleep Trophy final. Also, Ishaan has become the first batsman to score a double century from East Zone in the Duleep Trophy final.

3. Yashasvi Jaiswal (265 runs) – 2022

India's young explosive batsman Yashasvi Jaiswal is at number three in this list. Playing for West Zone in the 2022 final, Yashasvi made a strong comeback in the second innings after being out for just 1 run in the first innings. He scored 265 runs in 323 balls, due to which West Zone defeated South Zone by 294 runs and captured the trophy.

4. Cheteshwar Pujara (256 runs) – 2016

Former Indian Test player Cheteshwar Pujara, playing for India Blue in the 2016 final, played a brilliant inning of unbeaten 256 runs against India Red.

He faced 363 balls and hit 28 fours. Thanks to this inning, India Blue registered a big win by 355 runs and Pujara became the player of the match.

5. Anshuman Gaikwad (216 runs) – 1987

Former Indian legend Anshuman Gaikwad is at fifth place in this list. In the same historic final of 1987, where Raman Lamba had scored a triple century, Anshuman Gaikwad, captaining the West Zone, had scored 216 runs in 344 balls in the first innings. However, his innings could not bring victory to West Zone.