1 hr ago
East Zone and South Zone Set for Duleep Trophy Final
East Zone and South Zone will play in the Duleep Trophy final.
The match will be held at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai from Sunday.
East Zone last won the tournament in the 2012-13 season.
They have won the trophy twice and are trying to win it for a third time.
South Zone have won the competition 12 times, including in 2023.
Tilak Varma will captain South Zone, while Ishan Kishan will lead East Zone.
Several Indian players, including Mohammed Siraj and Devdutt Padikkal, are expected to take part.
East and South both won their semifinals by playing strongly with both bat and ball.
East Zone will face South Zone in the Duleep Trophy final at Chennai’s MA Chidambaram Stadium.
East Zone are seeking their first title since 2012-13 and their third overall.
South Zone have won 12 Duleep Trophy titles, most recently in 2023.
Tilak Varma will lead South Zone, while Ishan Kishan will lead East Zone.
Both teams reached the final after convincing semifinal wins over North Zone and Central Zone.
- Who
- East Zone and South Zone, led by Ishan Kishan and Tilak Varma respectively.
- What
- They will contest the Duleep Trophy final.
- Where
- The MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai.
- When
- From Sunday onwards; the articles do not provide an exact date.
- Why
- The teams are competing for the Duleep Trophy title.
Key facts
- Venue
- MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai
- East Zone record
- Two titles; last won in 2012-13
- South Zone record
- Twelve titles; last won in 2023
- East Zone semifinal
- Defeated defending champions Central Zone by four wickets
- South Zone semifinal
- Defeated North Zone by seven wickets
- East Zone captain
- Ishan Kishan
- South Zone captain
- Tilak Varma
Sources
Related news
Tilak Varma Guides South Zone Into Duleep Trophy Final
Padikkal, Siraj Join South Zone for Duleep Trophy Final
Patidar, Sooryavanshi Headline Duleep Trophy Semifinal Showdowns
Duleep Trophy Semifinals Spotlight Sooryavanshi as Zones Clash
East Zone Faces South Zone In Duleep Trophy Final After 54 Years
East Zone Defeat Central Zone to Reach Duleep Trophy Final
Gautam Gambhir to Miss Asian Games, New Coaches Named
