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Duleep Trophy 2026: Full Bracket, Results & Final Schedule
CricAnalyser | Last updated: September 4, 2026 — updated after every match
The final is set: East Zone will face South Zone for the Duleep Trophy 2026 title, starting September 6 at the MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai.
Full Bracket & Results
Quarter-Finals (Aug 23–26, Bengaluru)
| Fixture | Scores | Result |
|---|---|---|
| East Zone vs North East Zone | EZ 467; NEZ 111 & 146 | East Zone won by an innings and 210 runs |
| North Zone vs West Zone | NZ 251 & 222; WZ 187 & 234 | North Zone won by 52 runs |
Semi-Finals (Aug 30–Sep 2, Bengaluru)
| Fixture | Scores | Result |
|---|---|---|
| Central Zone vs East Zone | CZ 266 & 158; EZ 266 & 162/6 | East Zone won by 4 wickets |
| North Zone vs South Zone | NZ 195 & 297; SZ 312 & 182/3 | South Zone won by 7 wickets |
South Zone's chase was built on captain Tilak Varma's tournament-defining form: an unbeaten 116 in the first innings followed by an unbeaten 51 to seal the chase, an unbroken 80-run stand with R Smaran sealing it. North Zone's MD Nidheesh had earlier taken a career-best 5/56 to keep South's target down to 181, but it wasn't enough.
Final
| Date | Venue | Fixture |
|---|---|---|
| September 6–10, 2026 | MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai | East Zone vs South Zone |
Ishan Kishan's East Zone, unbeaten so far and boosted by Mohammed Shami and Mukesh Kumar's bowling, take on Tilak Varma's in-form South Zone side in the title decider — the first time this Duleep Trophy final will be played in front of a crowd at a major international venue, after the earlier rounds were held behind closed doors at the BCCI Centre of Excellence.
Where to Watch
All matches, including the final, stream live on JioHotstar, with select matches also broadcast on Star Sports Network.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is playing in the Duleep Trophy 2026 final?
East Zone (captained by Ishan Kishan) vs South Zone (captained by Tilak Varma), from September 6-10 at the MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai.
Who was Player of the Match in the South Zone vs North Zone semi-final?
Tilak Varma, for his unbeaten 116 in the first innings and unbeaten 51 to complete the chase.
This page will be updated with the final result once the match concludes on September 10.
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