South Zone Crowned Duleep Trophy 2025 Champions After Decisive Victory Over Central Zone

The Duleep Trophy 2025 final concluded with South Zone demonstrating their formidable strength and tactical brilliance, ultimately clinching the coveted title against a spirited Central Zone. Over five gripping days, the pinnacle of Indian domestic cricket unfolded, offering a thrilling spectacle of red-ball action, individual masterclasses, and collective team spirit.

From the outset, South Zone asserted their dominance, setting the tone with a commanding first-innings performance.

Their top-order batsmen showcased exceptional resilience and aggressive strokeplay, building a formidable total that immediately put Central Zone on the back foot. A highlight was the brilliant century by one of their key batsmen, anchoring the innings and laying a rock-solid foundation that proved crucial in the context of the match.

Central Zone's response, though valiant, was met with relentless pressure from South Zone's diverse bowling attack.

Despite flashes of brilliance from their middle-order, crucial breakthroughs by South Zone’s pacers and spinners at critical junctures stifled their progress. The pitch, offering a dynamic challenge to both batsmen and bowlers, ensured that no moment was without its share of tension and strategic play.

Building on their initial lead, South Zone's second innings further consolidated their advantage.

Their batsmen once again rose to the occasion, extending the lead to an almost unassailable target. This left Central Zone with an uphill battle, facing the daunting task of either chasing a monumental score or batting out for a draw on a progressively challenging surface.

The final day was a testament to South Zone's clinical precision.

Their bowlers, combining pace, swing, and spin, systematically dismantled Central Zone's batting line-up. Every delivery was met with intent, every field placement a calculated move, as they relentlessly pursued victory. The pressure proved too immense for Central Zone, who eventually succumbed, allowing South Zone to secure a comprehensive and well-deserved triumph.

The celebratory scenes that followed were a fitting culmination of a tournament where South Zone consistently showcased their class, emerging as the undisputed champions of the Duleep Trophy 2025.