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Youngster's Cameo Seals Duleep Trophy Final Berth for East Zone
2 Sep
Summary
- Vaibhav Sooryavanshi's 40 off 43 balls secured the win for East Zone.
- Mohammed Shami and Mukesh Kumar led the bowling attack with crucial wickets.
- East Zone will face South or North Zone in the Duleep Trophy final.
East Zone secured their place in the Duleep Trophy final after defeating defending champions Central Zone by four wickets on Tuesday. The victory was significantly bolstered by a brilliant 40-run cameo from 15-year-old Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, who efficiently chased down a target of 159 on a challenging, turning pitch.
Contributing 40 runs off just 43 deliveries, Sooryavanshi's aggressive innings, including powerful shots against the pacers, proved vital. His performance, alongside steady bowling from Mohammed Shami (3/56) and Mukesh Kumar (4/44), guided East Zone to victory. Mukesh's seven-wicket haul in the match earned him Player of the Match.
Central Zone, resuming their second innings at 45 for three, experienced a dramatic collapse, losing their remaining seven wickets for 158 runs. Despite a late partnership from Dubey and Arshad Khan, East Zone's bowlers held their nerve.
East Zone, champions in the 2012-13 season, will now compete in the final at Chepauk from September 6, facing the winner of the other semifinal between South Zone and North Zone.
