Archive · 8 Sep 2026
East Zone's 708 Puts South Zone Under Pressure in Final
East Zone made a very large score of 708 runs.
It took them 163 overs to reach that total.
South Zone now needs to bat well in the final.
Its first goal is to score more than 708 runs.
If South Zone falls short, East Zone could gain a strong advantage.
East Zone will try to take South Zone’s wickets quickly.
The match is being played in Chennai.
These developments are from Day 3 of the Duleep Trophy final.
East Zone scored 708 runs in its first innings after batting for 163 overs.
South Zone will begin its batting effort on Day 3 of the Duleep Trophy final.
South Zone must make a strong start and try to surpass East Zone’s total.
East Zone will return to the field aiming to bowl South Zone out cheaply.
The final is being played at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai.
- Who
- East Zone and South Zone are playing in the Duleep Trophy final.
- What
- East Zone scored 708 runs in its first innings, and South Zone is set to bat.
- When
- Day 3, with the update last revised on September 8, 2026, at 08:49 IST.
- Where
- MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai.
- Why
- South Zone wants to surpass 708 to keep its chances of winning alive, while East Zone wants to take control by dismissing South Zone cheaply.
East Zone's Position
South Zone's Position
Match strategy
East Zone's Position
East Zone will aim to bowl South Zone out for as low a score as possible after making 708 runs.
South Zone's Position
South Zone will seek a positive batting start and try to surpass 708 runs to keep its title chances alive.
- Competition
- Duleep Trophy 2026 final
- Match
- East Zone vs South Zone
- Day
- Day 3
- East Zone first-innings score
- 708 runs
- East Zone batting duration
- 163 overs
- Venue
- MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai
- Update time
- September 8, 2026, 08:49 IST