East Zone Crush South Zone to Lift Duleep Trophy After 13 Years
What Happened
East Zone won the Duleep Trophy 2026, ending a 13-year title drought by defeating South Zone on the basis of a massive first-innings lead in the final at Chennai. Led by Ishan Kishan, East piled up 708 runs in the first innings, with Kishan scoring a brilliant 270, before extending their dominance in the second innings through an unbeaten 116 by Md Kounain Quraishi.
Key Takeaways
The victory marks East Zone's first Duleep Trophy triumph since the 2012-13 season. Ishan Kishan was the standout performer, scoring 350 runs across the final, underlining his red-ball credentials and playing a pivotal role in East Zone's emphatic title-winning campaign.