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Dominating show all through: In East Zone’s Duleep Trophy win, Ishan Kishan and Mohammed Shami make a massive statement

East Zone secured the 2026-27 Duleep Trophy in Chennai, ending a 13-year drought against South Zone on the strength of their commanding 372-run first-innings buffer. Skipper Ishan Kishan called an end to proceedings on the final day with his team at 388 for 7 in their second turn at bat, stretching their total advantage to 760 runs.

Kishan captured Player of the Match honors after compiling 270 over 334 deliveries and 522 minutes in the first innings, followed by 80 in the second. 25 while maintaining an unblemished 16-game streak without defeat as a first-class leader.