Archive · 3 Aug 2026
2026-27 Duleep Trophy: Schedules, Teams, Semi-Final Byes
The 2026-27 Indian cricket season starts with the Duleep Trophy, a red‑ball tournament.
Six regional teams play in a zonal format over three rounds.
The matches run from August 23 to September 10.
Central Zone, the 2025 champions, get a free pass to the semi‑finals.
South Zone, the previous year’s runners‑up, also reach the semi‑finals.
The tournament decides the top domestic team for the season.
It is part of a larger calendar of first‑class cricket.
Fans can watch the teams compete for the trophy.
The event is a key part of Indian cricket’s yearly schedule.
The 2026-27 Duleep Trophy starts the season with red‑ball cricket.
Six regional teams compete in a zonal format over three rounds.
Matches are scheduled from August 23 to September 10.
Central Zone, the 2025 champions, receive a bye to the semi‑finals.
South Zone, last year’s runners‑up, also secure a semi‑final spot.
- Who
- Rajat Patidar, Central Zone, South Zone
- What
- The Duleep Trophy first-class cricket tournament
- When
- August 23 – September 10, 2026-27 season
- Where
- Indian domestic cricket
- Why
- To open the season and determine the champion
- Season
- 2026-27
- Format
- Zonal
- Teams
- 6
- Dates
- August 23 – September 10
- Semi-final byes
- Central Zone, South Zone