The Duleep Trophy 2025 is set to commence on August 28th, and this time the tournament will begin with the quarter-final round. A total of 4 teams will compete in this stage, striving to solidify their place in the title race.
Sports News: The prestigious Duleep Trophy 2025, a prominent tournament in Indian domestic cricket, is starting on August 28th. This year, the tournament is once again being played in the zonal format, featuring a total of five thrilling matches. The tournament is being held at the Center of Excellence (COE) Ground in Bengaluru, BCCI's new international-level stadium. This tournament is expected to be particularly special for cricket fans as several of the country's top domestic players will be showcasing their talent.
Beginning with Quarter-Finals
The Duleep Trophy 2025 will begin with the quarter-final round. In the first quarter-final, North Zone will clash with East Zone. Meanwhile, in the second quarter-final, Central Zone will face North East Zone. Both matches will be played simultaneously from August 28th to August 31st. The two teams that win their quarter-final matches will advance to the semi-finals, while the losing teams will be eliminated from the tournament.
This time, South Zone and West Zone have been directly seeded into the semi-finals. It will be interesting to see which two teams join them from the quarter-finals. The semi-finals will begin on September 4th.
When and Where to Watch Live Streaming?
All matches of the Duleep Trophy 2025 will begin at 9:30 AM Indian Standard Time. The toss will take place at 9 AM. This means that viewers will be able to enjoy a full day of Test-style cricket. There will be no live television broadcast of the Duleep Trophy 2025 matches. However, viewers can watch live streaming of all matches on the JioHotstar app. In addition, scores and updates will be available on the BCCI's official website and social media handles.
Complete Schedule of Duleep Trophy 2025
| Match | Date | Venue |
| Quarter Final 1 North Zone vs East Zone | August 28 - August 31 | COE |
| Quarter Final 2 Central Zone vs North East Zone | August 28 - August 31 | COE |
| Semi-Final 1 South Zone vs Quarter Final 1 Winner | September 4 - September 7 | COE |
| Semi-Final 2 West Zone vs Quarter Final 2 Winner | September 4 - September 7 | COE |
| Final | September 11 - September 14 | COE |
The Duleep Trophy began in 1961 and was played in a zonal format for a long time. It featured the country's five zones – North, East, West, South, and Central. Later, its format was changed several times. Sometimes the names of the teams were based on colors (Red, Blue, Green) and sometimes the matches were based on alphabets (A, B, C teams).
