Central Zone Cruise tovictory, South Zone Score Over 200 Runs Just Before Lunch on Day 3

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Posted by AI on 2025-09-13 09:16:45 | Last Updated by AI on 2026-02-21 04:50:06

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Yash Rathod and Narain Pandey's stellar performances have guided Central Zone to a dominant position on the third day of the Duleep Trophy final at Bengaluru today.

After South Zone resumed their first innings at an embarrassing 16 for 5, with suspenseful looming, over whether they would be able to avoid a follow-on, RP Singh's superb spell, accounted for two South Zone wickets in two overs. After that, the South Zone wickets continued to fall periodically, with Narain Pandey picking up three crucial wickets, and RP Singh and Sarfaraz Khan picking up two wickets each.

However, a late surge from SS Mallikarjun (51) and Dinesh Karthik (44) pushed South Zone's score to 225 before Pandey accounted for Karthik to wrap up the innings and secure Central Zone's sizeable first-innings lead.

The table has turned this afternoon as Central Zone opened their second innings, with Mayank Markandey and Faiz Fazal sustaining a 41-run partnership before being dismissed. However, Yash Rathod and Arman Malik have since excelled, with Rathod nearing his second century and Malik also looking strong at the crease. With four sessions remaining, South Zone will need to fight back dramatically to save the match and grasp the Duleep Trophy.

All eyes are on Bengaluru as the series heads into its final stages; stay tuned for more updates on the Duleep Trophy final.

Yash Rathod and Arman Malik currently look to be taking Central Zone to an unassailable position on day three of the Duleep Trophy final in Bengaluru. After Faiz Fazal (41) and Mayank Markandey (22) provided a solid foundation, the pair arrived at the crease with confidence, displaying an array of aggressive shots. They currently have taken the total to 153 for 2, extending Central Zone's lead to 427. With two wickets down and plenty of time left in the day, they look to be cruising to victory.

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