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Duleep Trophy Final: East vs South in Chennai Showdown
6 Sep
Summary
- The Duleep Trophy Final is underway in Chennai on September 6, 2026.
- East Zone defeated Central Zone in the semifinals to reach the final.
- South Zone secured a seven-wicket victory over North Zone to advance.
The Duleep Trophy Final is currently being played on September 6, 2026, at the M.A. Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai. This championship match pits East Zone against South Zone in a highly anticipated contest.
East Zone, under the captaincy of Ishan Kishan, has demonstrated strong performance throughout the tournament. They began with a decisive innings victory against the North East Zone in the quarterfinals. Subsequently, they overcame the defending champions, Central Zone, by a margin of four wickets in the semifinals to earn their spot in the final.
South Zone also advanced to the final after a strong showing. They played only one match prior to the final, achieving a comprehensive seven-wicket win over North Zone. Their captain, Tilak Varma, was instrumental in this victory, scoring a century in the first innings which set the tone for their triumph.
