Duleep Trophy final | Kishan assumes lead role as East batters dominate proceedings
Ishan Kishan scored an unbeaten 111 to lead East Zone to a strong position against South Zone on the first day of the Duleep Trophy final. The match also featured a notable performance by 15-year-old Vaibhav Sooryavanshi.
Why it matters
The Duleep Trophy is a significant domestic cricket tournament in India, serving as a platform for emerging talent and established players.
Ishan Kishan led from the front with a sprightly unbeaten 111 (135b, 14x4, 1x6) as East Zone amassed 385 for four against South Zone on the opening day of the Duleep Trophy final at the MAC Stadium here on Sunday.
The Jharkhand batter built on the efforts of opener Abhimanyu Easwaran (72, 86b, 10x4, 1x6) and No. 3 Shikhar Mohan (85, 120b, 9x4, 3x6) after opting to bat.
Abhimanyu Easwaran gets run out in the Duleep Trophy final between South Zone and East Zone. | Photo Credit: R. RAGU
While Kishan headlined the day, it was Vaibhav Sooryavanshi who hogged the limelight.
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