East Zones Wins Duleep Trophy After 13 Years

East Zone won the Duleep Trophy for the third time, ending a 13-year wait. Captain Ishan Kishan starred with scores of 270 and 80, while Md Kounain Quraishi made his maiden first-class century, scoring 116 not out. East Zone declared at 388/7 after posting 708 in the first innings, securing the title against South Zone on first-innings advantage.