Abid Mushtaq and Nishant Sindhu lead North Zone to semi-finals
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 26, 2026, 1:24 PM
Last updated Aug 26, 2026
On August 26, in the Duleep Trophy quarter-final, North Zone closed out West Zone quickly, finishing them off in just 6.3 overs. Abid Mushtaq played a pivotal role in this effort, along with Nishant Sindhu. The match began with all outcomes possible, but North Zone demonstrated strong bowling to secure their place in the semi-finals. Details of the upcoming semi-final opponent have yet to be confirmed.
- •Abid Mushtaq and Nishant Sindhu took quick wickets.
- •North Zone eliminated West Zone in a decisive performance.
- •The match concluded in just over 6 overs.
- •This victory secures North Zone's spot in the semi-finals.
- 1:24 PMYahoo Sports — Abid Mushtaq, Nishant Sindhu wrap up West Zone tail as North Zone reach Duleep Trophy semis
- 5:29 AMESPNcricinfo — Abid Mushtaq spins North Zone past West Zone and into the semi-finals
"West, chasing 287 for victory, resumed the final day at 220/7 with Urvil Patel on 25 and Tanush Kotian yet to score. But they could add only 14 runs before being bowled out for 234 in 57.3 overs.
"The last day of the Duleep Trophy quarter-final started with all results possible, but it took Abid Mushtaq and Nishant Sindhu just 6.3 overs to finish West Zone off
Sources
External links- Yahoo SportsAug 26, 2026, 1:24 PMAbid Mushtaq, Nishant Sindhu wrap up West Zone tail as North Zone reach Duleep Trophy semis
West, chasing 287 for victory, resumed the final day at 220/7 with Urvil Patel on 25 and Tanush Kotian yet to score. But they could add only 14 runs before being bowled out for 234 in 57.3 overs.
- ESPNcricinfoAug 26, 2026, 5:29 AMAbid Mushtaq spins North Zone past West Zone and into the semi-finals
The last day of the Duleep Trophy quarter-final started with all results possible, but it took Abid Mushtaq and Nishant Sindhu just 6.3 overs to finish West Zone off
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