Duleep Trophy semis set for Sunday as Central faces East

Central Zone will defend their Duleep Trophy title against East Zone on Sunday while South Zone meets North Zone in the other semifinal. The defending champions and last year's runners-up enter the business end of the tournament with contrasting preparations.

The Central Zone side carries the confidence of recent success, while East Zone arrives with momentum from strong performances earlier in the competition. South Zone, runners-up in the previous edition, will face a North Zone team that includes fresh reinforcements.

The matches mark the conclusion of the 2026 Duleep Trophy group stage and set up a clear path to the final.