Shami and Mukesh put East Zone in control against South Zone
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 8, 2026, 5:42 PM
Last updated Sep 8, 2026
East Zone maintained its advantage over South Zone as play concluded on the third day of their match. Shami and Mukesh spearheaded the East Zone bowling effort, collecting two wickets apiece to pressure the opposition batting lineup. South Zone reached the close of play with six wickets down, still facing a deficit of 466 runs against the East Zone total. Tilak attempted to anchor the South Zone innings with a determined performance amidst the loss of top-order wickets. The match remains in progress as South Zone prepares to resume play to bridge the significant run gap. Both teams remain focused on the remaining time in the contest as the bowling attack looks to finalize the innings.
- •Shami and Mukesh each took two wickets for East Zone.
- •South Zone finished day three with six wickets lost.
- •South Zone trails East Zone by 466 runs.
- •Tilak provided resistance for South Zone during the third day.
- •The match continues into the final stages.
- 5:42 PMYahoo Sports — Duleep Trophy Final: Mohammed Shami turns the screw as South Zone stumble at 242/6, trail by 466 at stumps on day 3
- 1:59 PMESPNcricinfo — Tilak fights but Shami and Mukesh help East Zone strengthen hold over South Zone
"South Zone finds itself in a challenging position after East Zone set a formidable first innings score. Veteran bowler Mohammad Shami claimed two essential wickets, intensifying the pressure on South Zone. Despite Captain Tilak Varma's unbeaten efforts, the team still lags by a daunting 466 runs. Their hopes were dashed as promising partnerships crumbled repeatedly, making the road ahead fraught with difficulty as they aim to stave off defeat.
"Shami and Mukesh picked up two wickets apiece as South Zone ended day three six down and still trailing East Zone by 466 runs
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External links- Yahoo SportsSep 8, 2026, 5:42 PMDuleep Trophy Final: Mohammed Shami turns the screw as South Zone stumble at 242/6, trail by 466 at stumps on day 3
South Zone finds itself in a challenging position after East Zone set a formidable first innings score. Veteran bowler Mohammad Shami claimed two essential wickets, intensifying the pressure on South Zone. Despite Captain Tilak Varma's unbeaten efforts, the team still lags by a daunting 466 runs. Their hopes were dashed as promising partnerships crumbled repeatedly, making the road ahead fraught with difficulty as they aim to stave off defeat.
- ESPNcricinfoSep 8, 2026, 1:59 PMTilak fights but Shami and Mukesh help East Zone strengthen hold over South Zone
Shami and Mukesh picked up two wickets apiece as South Zone ended day three six down and still trailing East Zone by 466 runs
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