US EditionDuleep Trophy 2025 Final: Central Zone Beats South by Six Wickets to Secure Title
Central Zone ended an 11-year title drought by defeating South Zone by six wickets in the Duleep Trophy final, led by captain Rajat Patidar's tactical leadership and strong batting.
- On September 15, 2025, Central Zone secured the Duleep Trophy title by defeating South Zone by six wickets in the final held in Bengaluru, ending an 11-year title drought.
- South Zone scored 149 in the first innings and 426 in the second, setting Central a target of 65 runs to chase after a strong top-order test on a deteriorating pitch.
- Central Zone reached 66 for four in 20.3 overs despite early wickets lost, with Patidar praising Danish Malewar and Yash Rathod for their consistent batting during the tournament.
- Saransh Jain claimed 16 wickets to earn the Player of the Series award, while Azharuddeen, captain of the South team, expressed that making it to the final would inspire their squad as they prepare for the upcoming domestic season beginning on October 15.
- The victory ended Central Zone's 11-year drought since their last title in 2014-15 and sets a confident tone for both teams ahead of the upcoming Ranji Trophy phase.
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Duleep Trophy 2025 Final: Rajat Patidar Praises Kumar Kartikeya, Saransh Jain’s Spin Mastery After Central Zone’s Win Over South Zone
Coming to the final day match, Central's chase began shakily. Danish Malewar opened his account with a clip to midwicket for two, but soon edged Ankit behind trying to drive a ball that turned sharply. Shubham Sharma, after two streaky boundaries off Gurjapneet, perished after edging to Mohammed Azharuddeen. Duleep Trophy 2025 Final: Rajat Patidar Praises Kumar Kartikeya, Saransh Jain’s Spin Mastery After Central Zone’s Win Over South Zone.
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Duleep Trophy 2025 Final: Rajat Patidar-led Central Zone Beat South Zone By Six Wickets To Win Title
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