Duleep Trophy 2025

South Zone put themselves on top after getting bowled out for 536 in the first innings

South Zone finished with 297/3 at stumps whereas West Zone were propelled to 363/6 after Gaikwad's 184

Both quarterfinal games were drawn with both North and Central zones progressing due to first-innings leads

Meanwhile, Central Zone extended their lead to 678 runs

The all-rounder picked a fifer, which included four wickets in as many balls, after scoring a breezy 44

North Zone finished on 308/6 on Day 1 in Bengaluru while Central Zone piled up 432/2 with Malewar unbeaten on 198

South officials argue that national selectors should have no role in picking zonal sides and that the BCCI, if at all, should make Ranji Trophy participation mandatory for the contracted players

The Indian Test skipper is reportedly unwell and is currently resting at his home in Chandigarh

The tournament is set to be held in Bengaluru from August 28

Shubman Gill is set to lead the North Zone with potential replacements named if he's on national duty