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India National Cricket Team teammates Mohammed Siraj and Ishan Kishan were involved in a fun exchange during the ongoing Duleep Trophy 2026 final between East Zone and South Africa Zone at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai on Sunday (September 6).
The fiery Indian pacer was testing his teammate Ishan, who is leading East Zone with a sharp bouncer in the ongoing Duleep Trophy 2026 final here. For a moment, it looked like a heated moment, which soon turned into friendly banter between the two players. Earlier, Sai Kishore picks 5-wickets for just 6 runs as Gloucestershire crush Derbyshire.
Mohammed Siraj tests Ishan Kishan with fiery bouncer in Duleep Trophy 2026 Final
The incident occurred on Day 1 of the Duleep Trophy 2026 final between South Zone and East Zone at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai. East Zone captain Mohammed Siraj bowled a well-directed bouncer to Ishan Kishan on Saturday, September 6, who was caught off guard.
Siraj and Kishan exchanged a few words after the delivery. But there was no big tension between the two Indian teammates. The two players were soon seen smiling and joking with each other, making it clear the moment was no more than friendly banter.
Siraj continued to test Kishan with short-pitched deliveries, adding more spice to their battle. Kishan had to deal with the extra pace and bounce coming from the South Zone pacer. However, their confrontation remained a light-hearted contest and went viral on social media.
Siraj’s aggressive bowling added to the drama. Kishan wanted to enjoy the challenge. Siraj was trying to bowl at Kishan and put him under pressure. But the smiles between the two showed the sledging was all part of the competitive spirit of the game.
Md. Siraj teasing Ishan Kishan again😂
— Abhishek (@unfav_abhishek3) September 6, 2026
-they are very good friends😊 pic.twitter.com/BhUoOLasMC
Md. Siraj teasing Ishan Kishan with a bouncer👀😄
— Abhishek (@unfav_abhishek3) September 6, 2026
-Friends on & off the field🤩 pic.twitter.com/8kXBUWir66
Ishan Kishan smashes 10th First-Class century in Duleep Trophy 2026 Final
Meanwhile, Ishan Kishan has been in good form in the Duleep Trophy 2026 final as he smashed a brilliant century for East Zone against South Zone at the MA Chidambaram Stadium. The East Zone captain played an aggressive knock and put his team in a strong position on the first day. Amid this, Ishan Kishan continues amazing form, smashes hundred in Duleep Trophy final.
The Jharkhand batter reached his hundred in just 122 balls, hitting 12 fours and two sixes. His unbeaten 144-run partnership with Kumar Kushagra helped East Zone finish Day 1 at 385/4.
The century was a special milestone for Kishan, as it was his 10th First-Class hundred and only his second century in the Duleep Trophy. His previous Duleep Trophy hundred came two years ago when he scored 111 for India C in Anantapur.
Ishan's India comeback hopes grow
All his other First-Class centuries have come for Jharkhand in the Ranji Trophy. His highest first-class score remains a massive 273 against Delhi in 2016. Last season, he also scored 173 against Tamil Nadu, which is his second-highest First-Class score.
Kishan’s stunning form could earn him back the Test spot in the Indian team. He last played a Test for India in 2023 against the West Indies. Across three innings in that series, he scored 73 runs, including an unbeaten 52.
