Ishan Kishan on 3 Franchise Radar for IPL 2026: Preparations for IPL 2026 are going on in full swing and all the ten teams are busy finalizing their squads for the next season. This time BCCI has fixed the retention deadline as 15th November, but meanwhile the trade window is still open and if reports are to be believed, three teams have joined the race to buy Sunrisers Hyderabad wicketkeeper-batsman Ishan Kishan.

Ishan Kishan was bought by Hyderabad for Rs 11.25 crore in IPL 2025. Now, he is being eyed by Mumbai Indians, Kolkata Knight Riders and Rajasthan Royals, who are ready to spend crores to include him in their fold.

Why is Ishaan Kishan in so much demand?

Ishan Kishan is a player who can play the role of both wicketkeeper and opening batsman. This is the reason why most teams are attracted towards him. Last season, Kishan scored 354 runs in 13 innings and the average was 35.40. Such players are a strong option for any team.

Reasons for teams’ interest

• Mumbai Indians: Last season, Mumbai Indians gave the opening slot to Rohit Sharma and Ryan Rickenton. Rohit will turn 39 next year, so the team is looking at him as a long-term replacement. Ricketan is performing well, but the presence of a player like Ishaan is necessary for backup.
• Rajasthan Royals:
  The situation is challenging for Rajasthan Royals also. There is news that captain Sanju Samson does not want to continue with the team. If this happens, then a quality batsman like Ishan Kishan can fill his place.
• Kolkata Knight Riders:
  Kolkata Knight Riders are struggling in the opening. Their foreign openers Quinton de Kock and Rahmanullah Gurbaz are not able to score runs and the team’s two foreign slots are also facing them. In such a situation, the arrival of Ishan Kishan will strengthen the team.

Ishan Kishan’s IPL stats

Ishan Kishan has played for three teams in IPL so far. He played a total of 119 IPL matches from 2016 to 2025. In these 119 matches, he scored 2998 runs at an average of 29.10, which included one century and 17 half-centuries. Ishan Kishan’s highest IPL score is 106 not out.