EZ vs SZ LIVE Score, Day 3, Duleep Trophy 2026 Final: Mohammed Shami looks to make early inroads in front of Agarkar
Mohammed Shami and Mukesh Kumar took two wickets each as East Zone tightened control after Ishan Kishan’s double century and a 708-run first innings.
- On Tuesday, pacers Mohammed Shami and Mukesh Kumar claimed two wickets each to put East Zone in command against South Zone on Day 3 of the Duleep Trophy final in Chennai.
- East Zone built a mammoth 708-run total, fueled by captain Ishan Kishan's record-breaking 270-run innings during the first two days of the championship match.
- Captain Tilak Varma remained unbeaten on 56 as Devdutt Padikkal scored 62, yet South Zone still trails by 466 runs after losing six wickets to the pace attack.
- Aiming to secure the Duleep Trophy, East Zone will look to wrap up the innings on Wednesday, while South Zone faces a daunting challenge to overhaul the massive deficit.
- Kishan's career-best 270-run performance reminded selectors of his red-ball credentials, while the pace display demonstrates East Zone's tactical superiority throughout the championship contest.
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Duleep Trophy Final: Shami, Mukesh Lead East Zone Bowling Charge as South Zone Stumble to 242/6, Trail by 466 Runs
Get latest articles and stories on Sports at LatestLY. Following East Zone’s massive 708 in the first innings, their bowlers backed up the batters’ dominant effort to keep their side firmly in control, as South Zone endured a tough day with the bat, reaching 242 for six at stumps on Day 3 of the Duleep Trophy final at the MA Chidambaram Stadium on Tuesday. Sports News | Duleep Trophy Final: Shami, Mukesh Lead East Zone Bowling Charge as South Zo…
East Zone Vs West Zone Day 3 Highlights, Duleep Trophy 2026 Final: Ishan's Side Remains In Command, Tilak Scores Fifty | SZ 242/6
East Zone Vs West Zone Day 3 Highlights, Duleep Trophy 2026 Final: Check highlights of the EZ vs SZ Duleep Trophy 2026 final at the MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai
Duleep Trophy Final: Mohammed Shami turns the screw as South Zone stumble at 242/6, trail by 466 at stumps on day 3
South Zone finds itself in a challenging position after East Zone set a formidable first innings score. Veteran bowler Mohammad Shami claimed two essential wickets, intensifying the pressure on South Zone. Despite Captain Tilak Varma's unbeaten efforts, the team still lags by a daunting 466 runs. Their hopes were dashed as promising partnerships crumbled repeatedly, making the road ahead fraught with difficulty as they aim to stave off defeat.
Duleep Trophy Final Highlights, East Zone vs South Zone Day 3: Mohammed Shami, Mukesh Kumar Lead East Zone's Charge
East Zone vs South Zone, Duleep Trophy Final Highlights: Veteran pacer Mohammad Shami's decisive blows while operating in short spells helped East Zone close in on the Duleep Trophy title
Duleep Trophy Live Score Day 3 — East vs South Final updates: Jagadeesan, Bhui open innings for South Zone
Duleep Trophy LIVE Score Day 3 - Catch the live score, updates, commentary, news and highlights from the East Zone vs South Zone Final being played at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai.
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