Duleep Trophy: Rinku,Sarkar, Mukesh shine as East Zone dismiss Central Zone for 266
Telangana Today2h ago1 newsroom
Rinku Singh’s 60 offered Central Zone a fighting platform, but East Zone’s pace attack dominated the opening day of the Duleep Trophy semi-final. Abhijit Sarkar and Mukesh Kumar claimed three wickets each as Central Zone were bowled out for 266
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Why it matters
The Duleep Trophy semi-final outcome shapes India's domestic cricket standings and selectors' assessment of emerging players before international assignments.
Most affected
Central Zone batters — Bundled out cheaply despite Rinku Singh's 60-run contribution to resistance.
Likely next
Whether Central Zone can restrict East Zone's first-innings lead when they bat next, or whether East Zone builds a decisive advantage.