Archive · 9 Sep 2026
South Zone Struggle Against East Zone in Duleep Trophy Final
South Zone had another difficult day in the Duleep Trophy final.
They scored 242 runs for the loss of six wickets.
East Zone still has a very large lead of 466 runs.
Devdutt Padikkal played well and made 62 runs.
Captain Tilak Varma stayed at the crease without being dismissed, scoring 56.
Mohammed Shami bowled especially well for East Zone.
South Zone’s batters often played risky shots and lost their wickets.
Shreyas Gopal helped Tilak Varma build the innings before being dismissed near the end of the day.
South Zone now has a lot of work to do to catch up.
South Zone reached 242 for six after 80 overs on day three.
They still trail East Zone by 466 runs in the final.
Devdutt Padikkal scored 62, while captain Tilak Varma remained unbeaten on 56.
Mohammed Shami took two wickets for 17 runs, and Mukesh Kumar claimed two for 36.
South lost wickets through loose strokes, with Shreyas Gopal dismissed in the final over.
- Who
- South Zone and East Zone, with South captain Tilak Varma and East bowlers Mohammed Shami and Mukesh Kumar prominent.
- What
- South Zone scored 242 for six and remained 466 runs behind East Zone in the Duleep Trophy final.
- When
- Day three, after 80 overs.
- Where
- The M. A. Chidambaram Stadium.
- Why
- South Zone fell behind after repeated poor shot selection and strong bowling from East Zone.
- South Zone score
- 242 for six after 80 overs
- Deficit
- South Zone trailed East Zone by 466 runs
- Top South scores
- Devdutt Padikkal 62; Tilak Varma 56 not out
- Mohammed Shami
- Two wickets for 17 runs in 11 overs, including four maidens
- Mukesh Kumar
- Two wickets for 36 runs
- Highest partnership
- Tilak Varma and Shreyas Gopal added 66 runs
- Final dismissal
- Shreyas Gopal was dismissed by Kounain Quraishi in the final over