The final match of the Duleep Trophy 2025 is underway with great excitement. Central Zone captain and IPL 2025 champion, Rajat Patidar, has unleashed his might with the bat, wreaking havoc on the opposition bowlers.
Sports News: Central Zone captain Rajat Patidar has put his team in a b position by scoring a magnificent century in the Duleep Trophy final. He formed an excellent partnership with Yash Rathore and steadied the team during a difficult phase. Rajat Patidar scored 101 runs off 115 balls, which included two sixes and twelve fours.
In this title clash taking place at the BCCI Centre of Excellence Ground, South Zone, who were put in to bat first after losing the toss, were bundled out for a mere 149 runs. The team suffered its first blow with the wicket of Mohit Kale (9) falling at 27 runs.
Dominant Batting by Central Zone
The start of Central Zone's batting in the final was a bit slow, but captain Rajat Patidar took charge with his experience and aggressive play. He scored 101 runs off 115 balls, including 12 fours and 2 sixes. His shot selection and dominance on the field dismantled the opposition bowlers' strategies.
Rajat Patidar built a 167-run partnership for the fourth wicket with Yash Rathore, which proved to be a decisive moment for the team in the match. Yash Rathore is currently unbeaten on 72 runs and is leading the team close to victory in the final.
Difficult Situation for South Zone
South Zone opted to bat after losing the toss and, due to early setbacks, were bowled out for only 149 runs. The team's start was weakened by the early dismissal of Mohit Kale (9 runs). Following this, Tanmay Agarwal scored 31 runs, while Salman Nizar and Ankit Sharma contributed 24 and 20 runs respectively.
Among the opposition bowlers, Saransh Jain took the most wickets with 5, while Kumar Kartikeya claimed 4 wickets. South Zone batsmen consistently failed against their bowling.
Opening Partnerships Provided a Good Start
The opening pair for Central Zone provided a solid start. Akshay Wadkar and Danish Malewar put on a 55-run partnership for the first wicket. Akshay was out for 22 runs, while Danish returned to the pavilion after scoring 53 runs. Despite this b start, the team had lost three wickets quickly. However, captain Rajat Patidar stabilized the team with his aggressive play and composure. His century and the partnership with Yash Rathore have put Central Zone on the path to victory in the final.
On the second day, Central Zone scored 272 runs for the loss of 5 wickets in 70 overs. The team currently has a lead of 123 runs. From the opposition team, Gurjapneet Singh took 3 wickets, while MD Nidhish and Vasuki Kaushik claimed one wicket each.
