Duleep Trophy 2026 Final: Ishan Kishan hits century as East Zone dominate Day 1

Ishan Kishan’s unbeaten 111 and Kumar Kushagra’s 63 not out put East Zone in a commanding position at 385/4 against South Zone on the opening day of the Duleep Trophy final in Chennai. The duo’s late partnership left the South Zone bowlers struggling as East Zone finished the day on top.

New Delhi: East Zone captain Ishan Kishan smashed an unbeaten hundred, taking his team to a strong position at stumps on Day 1 of the Duleep Trophy 2026 final against South Zone at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai on Sunday, September 6.

Kishan scored an unbeaten 111, while Kumar Kushagra also remained unbeaten on 63 as East Zone posted 385/4 in 79 overs on stumps. South Zone’s bowlers struggled at Chepauk, and several of them........

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