East Zone's players from Bihar and Jharkhand shine in Duleep Trophy final
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 20, 2026, 8:01 AM
Last updated Sep 20, 2026
East Zone triumphed over South Zone in the Duleep Trophy final held in Chennai. Captain Ishan Kishan's monumental innings of 270, combined with vital contributions from Kumar Kushagra, Mohammed Kounain Quraishi, and Shikhar Mohan, emphasized the emerging talent from Bihar and Jharkhand. Historically a weaker contender, East Zone's performance marked a shift in the region's standing within Indian domestic cricket. The match showcased players who are now pivotal in elevating East Zone's profile in the sport.
- •Ishan Kishan scored 270 runs and led East Zone to victory.
- •Kumar Kushagra contributed 101 runs in the final.
- •Mohammed Kounain Quraishi scored 116 in the second innings.
- •Shikhar Mohan added scores of 85 and 52, also taking two wickets.
- •East Zone's previous Duleep Trophy win was in 2012-13.
- 8:01 AMYahoo Sports — East Zone’s new cricketing core: How Bihar and Jharkhand talent powered Duleep Trophy win
"East Zone’s Duleep Trophy triumph over favourites South Zone reflected a changing power centre in Indian domestic cricket, with players from Jharkhand and Bihar leading the charge. Ishan Kishan’s 270, alongside crucial contributions from Kumar Kushagra, Mohammed Kounain Quraishi and Shikhar Mohan, highlighted the region’s growing talent pool and its rising influence in East Zone cricket.
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