Devdutt Padikkal, Mohammed Siraj & THIS big India star to feature in Duleep Trophy 2026 final
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The Duleep Trophy 2026 final is scheduled to start on September 6, 2026.
The stage is set for the Duleep Trophy 2026 final, with East Zone set to face South Zone from September 6 at the M. A. Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai. The final will feature some of the best cricketers from the two zones of the country.
South Zone defeated North Zone by seven wickets in the semi-final, with Tilak Varma winning the Player of the Match award for his brilliant scores of 116* and 51*. On the other hand, East Zone defeated Central Zone by four wickets, with Vaibhav Sooryavanshi and Mukesh Kumar guiding them to victory. Mukesh Kumar was named Player of the Match for his seven wickets across the two innings.
Now, the final will feature some of the best Indian cricketers, making it a treat for fans. The Indian Cricket Team recently won the Test series in Sri Lanka 1-0, and with their schedule currently clear, we will see some of the players who recently represented India return to domestic cricket for the Duleep Trophy final.
On that note, let’s have a look at the big names who have joined the South Zone squad for the Duleep Trophy 2026 final.
KL Rahul, Devdutt Padikkal & Mohammed Siraj set to feature for South Zone in the highly anticipated Duleep Trophy 2026
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The players who will be joining the South Zone squad for the Duleep Trophy 2026 final are Devdutt Padikkal, KL Rahul and Mohammed Siraj. As per the reports in PTI, they have been asked by management to play in the summit clash.
All three were part of the Indian team that recently toured Sri Lanka, which is why they were not included in the South Zone squad initially. However, with the series now concluded, they are available to feature in the Duleep Trophy final.
Their inclusion will significantly strengthen the South Zone side ahead of the final. Devdutt Padikkal was named Player of the Series in the recently concluded Test series against Sri Lanka, where he scored centuries in both matches, while KL Rahul has also looked in good touch. Mohammed Siraj, meanwhile, remains a regular starter for the Indian team.
With all three players joining the South Zone squad, they could enter the final as favourites. More importantly, the final will be played at the M. A. Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai, and most of the South Zone players are familiar with the conditions and pitch. In comparison, the East Zone players could find it challenging to adapt to the conditions.
Which three Indian cricketers are joining the South Zone squad for the Duleep Trophy final?
The three Indian cricketers joining the South Zone squad are Devdutt Padikkal, KL Rahul, and Mohammed Siraj.
When is the Duleep Trophy final starting?
The Duleep Trophy 2026 final is scheduled to start on September 6, 2026.
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