EZ vs SZ Live streaming details, where & how to watch Duleep Trophy 2026 final?
East Zone ended a 13-year-long drought by qualifying for the EZ vs SZ match in the Duleep Trophy 2026 final.
East Zone and South Zone have been among the standout sides in this Duleep Trophy, and their consistency has earned them a spot in the tournament’s summit clash.
East Zone enter the final after an impressive campaign. They defeated North East Zone in the quarter-final before overcoming the defending champions, Central Zone, in the semi-finals. Their semi-final victory was powered by some solid performances from star players Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, Ishan Kishan and Mohammed Shami. Young Sooryavanshi stole the spotlight with a blistering knock of 92 in the first innings.
South Zone, meanwhile, defeated North Zone by seven wickets in the semi-final to earn a spot in the final in consecutive seasons. Captain Tilak Varma was the best performer for South Zone, with a century in the first innings and a half-century during their chase in the second innings. He remained unbeaten throughout the match.
The final is set to be a prominent fixture for several players from both sides. Players like young Sooryavanshi and Tilak Varma are eyeing a spot in the Indian Test XI, while players like Mohammed Siraj and Devdutt Padikkal have been added to the South Zone squad, who will be looking to keep up with their promising form in red-ball cricket.
The Duleep Trophy 2026 final will be played from September 6 to 10. The five-day-long fixture will take place at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai. The venue was shifted from the BCCI Centre of Excellence to the Chidambaram Stadium to allow spectators a view of the marquee domestic fixture.
EZ vs SZ Match Details
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- Match: East Zone vs South Zone, Match 5
- Tournament: Duleep Trophy 2026
- Date: September 6-10, 2026
- Venue: MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai
- Time: 9:30 AM (Indian Standard Time)
- Toss Time: 9:00 AM (IST)
When to watch the EZ vs SZ Duleep Trophy final? Timing details
The East Zone vs South Zone final will begin at 9:30 AM IST on each of the five days, between September 6 and 10.
How to watch the EZ vs SZ Duleep Trophy final?
For viewers of Indian domestic cricket, the match will be telecast live on Star Sports Network. While fans can also stream the game online through the JioHotstar app and website.
When will the Duleep Trophy final start on Sunday?
The EZ vs SZ Duleep Trophy final is underway at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai, with East Zone winning the toss and opting to bat first.
Is Vaibhav Sooryavanshi playing the Duleep Trophy final?
Yes, Vaibhav Sooryavanshi is playing in the Duleep Trophy final for East Zone and scored 44 runs off 37 balls in the first innings.
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