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The Duleep Trophy 2025 began on Thursday at the BCCI Centre of Excellence with North Zone facing East Zone and Central Zone taking on North East Zone. While India Test captain Shubman Gill and wicketkeeper-batter Ishan Kishan pulled out, the tournament retains its shine with the presence of top stars such as Kuldeep Yadav, Arshdeep Singh, and Mohammed Shami.
Gill withdrew due to illness, leaving Ankit Kumar to captain North Zone, while an injured Kishan has been replaced as East Zone skipper by Abhimanyu Easwaran. For Easwaran, often overlooked despite repeated Test squad selections, this is another chance to make a strong case with the bat.
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Left-arm spinner Manishi continued his fine run against North Zone’s top order, striking thrice to peg back the innings in the morning session. He removed Shubham Khajuria (26), skipper Ankit Kumar (30), and Yash Dhull (39), all of whom got starts but could not convert them into big scores.
Badoni leads the recovery
The innings was steadied by Ayush Badoni, who played a counter-attacking knock of 63 off 60 balls, laced with seven boundaries. His positive intent helped North Zone regain momentum after early setbacks. Badoni eventually fell to Mukhtar Hussain, edging behind to wicketkeeper Kushagra.
Sindhu holds firm
At the 50-over mark, Nishant Sindhu was batting on 36 off 57 deliveries*, with four fours and a six, providing stability to the middle order. He was joined by wicketkeeper Kanhaiya Wadhawan (4 off 23 balls)* in a cautious stand.
Bowlers keep control
For East Zone, Manishi (3/60 in 9 overs) was the standout bowler, making crucial breakthroughs despite conceding runs. Mukhtar Hussain picked up the wicket of Badoni, finishing with 1/52 from 11 overs.
Veteran pacer Mohammed Shami bowled a miserly spell of 12-4-29-0, while Mukesh Kumar (7.5-0-26-0) and Suraj Sindhu Jaiswal (9-3-31-0) also kept the scoring in check.
Session summary
North Zone’s innings has been a mix of resistance and counter-attack, with Badoni’s quickfire knock standing out. At 207/4 in 50 overs, they will rely on Sindhu and the lower order to build a platform for a competitive first-innings total.
| North Zone 1st Innings | ||||||
| Batting | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR | |
| Shubham Khajuria | lbw b Manishi | 26 | 53 | 4 | 0 | 49.05 |
| Ankit Kumar (c) | lbw b Manishi | 30 | 42 | 4 | 0 | 71.42 |
| Yash Dhull | lbw b Manishi | 39 | 67 | 4 | 2 | 58.2 |
| Ayush Badoni | c †Kushagra b Mukhtar Hussain | 63 | 60 | 7 | 0 | 105 |
| Nishant Sindhu | not out | 36 | 57 | 4 | 1 | 63.15 |
| Kanhaiya Wadhawan † | not out | 4 | 23 | 0 | 0 | 17.39 |
| Extras | (b 6, lb 1, nb 2) | 9 | ||||
| Total | 50 Ov (RR: 4.14) | 207/4 | ||||
| Yet to bat: Sahil Lotra, Auqib Nabi, Mayank Dagar, Arshdeep Singh, Harshit Rana | ||||||
| Bowling | O | M | R | W | ECON | WD |
| Mohammed Shami | 12 | 4 | 29 | 0 | 2.41 | 0 |
| Mukesh Kumar | 7.5 | 0 | 26 | 0 | 3.31 | 0 |
| Suraj Sindhu Jaiswal | 9 | 3 | 31 | 0 | 3.44 | 0 |
| Mukhtar Hussain | 11 | 1 | 52 | 1 | 4.72 | 0 |
| Manishi | 9 | 0 | 60 | 3 | 6.66 | 0 |
| Utkarsh Singh | 1.1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1.71 | 0 |
Central Zone Playing 11: Aayush Pandey, Aryan Juyal, Danish Malewar, Deepak Chahar, Aditya Thakare, Harsh Dubey, Kuldeep Yadav, Rajat Patidar (c), Khaleel Ahmed, Shubham Sharma, Yash Rathod
North East Zone Playing 11: Akash Choudhary, Ankur Malik, Ashish Thapa, Bishworjit Konthoujam, Techi Doria, Hem Chetri, Jehu Anderson †, Pheiroijam Jotin, Karnajit Yumnam, Palzor Tamang, Rongsen Jonathan (c).
Early breakthrough for North East
Central Zone were firmly in control at 241 for 1 after 53 overs on the opening day against North East Zone, thanks to an unbeaten century from Danish Malewar and a fluent knock by skipper Rajat Patidar. The only wicket to fall in the morning came when Aayush Pandey (3) edged Akash Choudhary to wicketkeeper Hem Chetri.
Juyal retires hurt after solid start
Opener Aryan Juyal also made a steady contribution, scoring 60 off 100 balls with eight boundaries before retiring hurt. His innings laid the foundation for Central Zone’s dominance alongside Malewar.
Malewar and Patidar take charge
From there, Danish Malewar anchored the innings with 109 not out off 148 balls, striking 22 boundaries and showcasing controlled aggression. He was ably supported by skipper Rajat Patidar, unbeaten on 61 off 60 deliveries, who kept the scoreboard moving briskly with 11 fours and a six. Their partnership has put Central Zone in a commanding position.
Bowlers struggle to find impact
For North East, left-arm seamer Akash Choudhary was the lone wicket-taker, returning figures of 1 for 33 from 11 overs. Pheiroijam Jotin was economical with 0 for 29 from 10 overs, while Palzor Tamang conceded 31 in nine. However, the rest of the bowling attack, particularly Rongsen Jonathan (0/57 in 8 overs), proved expensive.
Session summary
With Malewar well set on a century-plus score and Patidar batting fluently, Central Zone appear poised for a strong first-innings total. North East’s bowlers will need early breakthroughs in the next session to prevent the game from slipping away.
| Central Zone 1st Innings | ||||||
| Batting | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR | |
| Aayush Pandey | c Chetri b Chowdhary | 3 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 30 |
| Aryan Juyal † | retired hurt | 60 | 100 | 8 | 0 | 60 |
| Danish Malewar | not out | 109 | 148 | 22 | 0 | 73.64 |
| Rajat Patidar (c) | not out | 61 | 60 | 11 | 1 | 101.66 |
| Extras | (b 2, lb 1, pen 5) | 8 | ||||
| Total | 53 Ov (RR: 4.54) | 241/1 | ||||
| Yet to bat: Aditya Thakare, Harsh Dubey, Kuldeep Yadav, Deepak Chahar, Khaleel Ahmed, Shubham Sharma, Yash Rathod. | ||||||
| Bowling | O | M | R | W | ECON | WD |
| Akash Choudhary | 11 | 2 | 33 | 1 | 3 | 0 |
| Pheiroijam Jotin | 10 | 1 | 29 | 0 | 2.9 | 0 |
| Palzor Tamang | 9 | 1 | 31 | 0 | 3.44 | 0 |
| Bishworjit Konthoujam | 11 | 1 | 48 | 0 | 4.36 | 0 |
| Rongsen Jonathan | 8 | 0 | 57 | 0 | 7.12 | 0 |
| Ankur Malik | 0.4 | 0 | 9 | 0 | 13.5 | 0 |
| Hem Chetri | 3.2 | 0 | 26 | 0 | 7.8 | 0 |
Arshdeep Singh and Harshit Rana, both part of India’s Asia Cup T20 squad, are expected to feature in the opening matches before linking up with the UAE-bound team. For Rana, who has fallen out of selectors’ reckoning in the longest format, the opening game is a chance to press his case again.
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Central Zone will bank on the presence of Dhruv Jurel and Rajat Patidar. Jurel, tipped as a future leader, will have his captaincy credentials tested, while Patidar will aim for a strong performance to push his way back into national contention after a poor home series against England last year cost him his place.
For North East Zone, the challenge of competing with India’s biggest names is immense. Yet, the platform offers an opportunity: a standout performance against established players could bring instant recognition.
The Duleep Trophy continues to serve its traditional role — a testing ground where India’s domestic stars face off with established internationals. With World Test Championship commitments looming, performances here could shape national selection debates in the months ahead.
From Shami’s fitness to Easwaran’s hunger for runs and Patidar’s redemption bid, this edition of the tournament promises storylines beyond the scores.
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When will Duleep Trophy 2025 starts?
Duleep Trophy 2025 starts on August 28.
Which TV channels will telecast Duleep Trophy matches live?
Star Sports Network - the broadcasters for India home matches is not broacasting Duleep Trophy matches live.
How to watch the live streaming of Duleep Trophy matches?
Earlier, JioHostar used to live stream Duleep Trophy matches on application and website but no live action is available this season as of now.
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