Duleep Trophy 2025-26 Details: Team Lineups, Match Format, Entire Timetable - Everything You Should Be Aware Of
The Duleep Trophy, the prestigious domestic tournament organised by the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI), is set to commence the 2025-26 Indian domestic cricket season. This year, the tournament will be played at the new Centre of Excellence in Bengaluru, promising an exciting and competitive atmosphere.
The traditional zonal format will see six teams in action: North Zone, South Zone, East Zone, West Zone, Central Zone, and North East Zone. The North East Zone squad, led by Captain Jonathan Rongsen, includes players like Akash Kumar Choudhary (Vice-Captain), Hem Bahadur Chetri, Bidhworjit Singh Kongthoujam, Jehu Anderson, Aryan Borah, Techi, and an unspecified Techie.
Several players are aiming for a comeback in the tournament. Shreyas Iyer, Ishan Kishan, and Mohammed Shami are some of the notable names looking to make their mark. Ishan Kishan will captain the East Zone, while Shreyas Iyer and Shardul Thakur will lead the West Zone.
The quarterfinals will feature four teams: Central, East, North, and North East. The South Zone and West Zone teams have earned direct entry into the semifinals. The North Zone will square off against the winner of Quarterfinal 2, while the South Zone will face the winner of Quarterfinal 1. These matches will take place at BCCI COE Ground 1 and 2, Bengaluru from August 28 to September 7, 2025.
The final match of the Duleep Trophy 2025 will be held at BCCI COE Ground 1, Bengaluru from September 11-15, 2025. The tournament will follow a knockout format this season, after last year's round-robin format.
The Duleep Trophy promises to be an exciting event, with several talented players aiming for a comeback and competitive matches in store. Cricket fans are eagerly awaiting the start of the tournament, which marks the beginning of the 2025-26 Indian domestic cricket season.
Sports enthusiasts eagerly await the start of the Duleep Trophy 2025, a prestigious domestic cricket tournament organised by the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI). league games, exciting matches, and notable returning players like Shreyas Iyer, Ishan Kishan, and Mohammed Shami, are anticipated in the tournament.
