Duleep Trophy

• Central Zone won the Duleep Trophy by defeating South Zone in a dramatic final.

• This tournament win was Central Zone's seventh Duleep Trophy title and their first in 11 years.

• South Zone, bowled out for 149 in the first innings, bounced back with 426 runs in the second innings, but Central's first innings total of 511 runs ensured victory on the third day.

• Chasing a target of just 65 runs against South Zone in the fourth innings, Central won the match by losing four wickets.

• Team captain Rajat Patidar became the tournament's highest run-scorer with 382 runs.