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South Zone vs Central Zone Result – Final

Complete match hub with live updates, full scorecard, ball-by-ball commentary, analysis, highlights, and FAQs.

Final • Duleep Trophy

South Zone cricket team logo
SZ
149/10 & 426/10 (121)
Central Zone cricket team logo
CZ
511/10 & 66/4 (20.3)
Central Zone won by 6 wickets
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Player of the match: Yash Rathod

20.3
4
V Koushik to Yash Rathod, Four
20.2
0
V Koushik to Yash Rathod, no run
20.1
2
V Koushik to Yash Rathod, 2 runs
End of over 20 (1 runs)
Akshay Wadkar 19 (52)
Yash Rathod 7 (13)
Centr 60/4
Ankit Sharma 10-2-22-2
19.6
0
Ankit Sharma to Akshay Wadkar, no run
19.5
0
Ankit Sharma to Akshay Wadkar, no run
19.4
0
Ankit Sharma to Akshay Wadkar, no run
19.3
1
Ankit Sharma to Yash Rathod, 1 run
19.2
0
Ankit Sharma to Yash Rathod, no run
19.1
0
Ankit Sharma to Yash Rathod, no run
End of over 19 (3 runs)
Akshay Wadkar 19 (49)
Yash Rathod 6 (10)
Centr 59/4
V Koushik 4-0-13-0
18.6
0
V Koushik to Akshay Wadkar, no run
18.5
0
V Koushik to Akshay Wadkar, no run
18.4
0
V Koushik to Akshay Wadkar, no run
18.3
1
V Koushik to Yash Rathod, 1 run
18.2
2
V Koushik to Yash Rathod, 2 runs
18.1
0
V Koushik to Yash Rathod, no run
End of over 18 (3 runs)
Yash Rathod 3 (7)
Akshay Wadkar 19 (46)
Centr 56/4
Ankit Sharma 9-2-21-2
17.6
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Ankit Sharma to Yash Rathod, 1 run
17.5
0
Ankit Sharma to Yash Rathod, no run
17.4
0
Ankit Sharma to Yash Rathod, no run
17.3
0
Ankit Sharma to Yash Rathod, no run
17.2
0
Ankit Sharma to Yash Rathod, no run
17.1
2
Ankit Sharma to Yash Rathod, 2 runs
End of over 17 (4 runs)
Akshay Wadkar 19 (46)
Yash Rathod 0 (1)
Centr 53/4
V Koushik 3-0-10-0
16.6
0
V Koushik to Akshay Wadkar, no run
16.5
0
V Koushik to Akshay Wadkar, no run
16.4
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V Koushik to Akshay Wadkar, no run

Match Summary

South Zone and Central Zone met in Final of Duleep Trophy, and the contest unfolded as a tactical battle rather than a straightforward run chase. Both teams traded momentum in phases, with each spell and partnership shaping the result. The batting effort was built on situational awareness, with players adapting to phase-wise scoring demands. Bowling remained the strategic heartbeat, with wicket-taking intent balanced against run containment. Ball-by-ball updates reflected a game of momentum waves, from attacking bursts to pressure-releasing singles and smart strike rotation. Key match-defining phases included: 20.3: V Koushik to Yash Rathod, Four. By the final phase, game management became as important as shot-making: strike rotation, matchup-based bowling changes, and field settings in boundary zones had a direct impact on the closing overs. What makes this result meaningful is not just the scoreline (Central Zone won by 6 wickets), but how the match narrative evolved ball by ball. The winning side absorbed pressure, identified high-value overs, and executed cleaner under stress. For fans searching this fixture, this hub combines live score, full scorecard, player performances, turning-point analysis, and searchable commentary to present the complete story of how the result was built.

Key Moments

  • 20.3: V Koushik to Yash Rathod, Four

Short Highlights Summary

Central Zone won by 6 wickets. Top batter and Top bowler produced the standout performances, while the defining passage came when 20.3: V Koushik to Yash Rathod, Four. This highlights capsule captures the most search-relevant events from the fixture: wickets, boundary bursts, game-defining overs, and the final match outcome context. For quick readers, it works as a compressed match recap; for deep readers, it complements the scorecard and the full commentary timeline below.

Ball-by-ball Commentary

20.3 4 V Koushik to Yash Rathod, Four

20.2 0 V Koushik to Yash Rathod, no run

20.1 2 V Koushik to Yash Rathod, 2 runs

End of over 20 (1 runs)
Akshay Wadkar 19 (52)
Yash Rathod 7 (13)
Centr 60/4
Ankit Sharma 10-2-22-2

19.6 0 Ankit Sharma to Akshay Wadkar, no run

19.5 0 Ankit Sharma to Akshay Wadkar, no run

19.4 0 Ankit Sharma to Akshay Wadkar, no run

19.3 1 Ankit Sharma to Yash Rathod, 1 run

19.2 0 Ankit Sharma to Yash Rathod, no run

19.1 0 Ankit Sharma to Yash Rathod, no run

End of over 19 (3 runs)
Akshay Wadkar 19 (49)
Yash Rathod 6 (10)
Centr 59/4
V Koushik 4-0-13-0

18.6 0 V Koushik to Akshay Wadkar, no run

18.5 0 V Koushik to Akshay Wadkar, no run

18.4 0 V Koushik to Akshay Wadkar, no run

18.3 1 V Koushik to Yash Rathod, 1 run

18.2 2 V Koushik to Yash Rathod, 2 runs

18.1 0 V Koushik to Yash Rathod, no run

End of over 18 (3 runs)
Yash Rathod 3 (7)
Akshay Wadkar 19 (46)
Centr 56/4
Ankit Sharma 9-2-21-2

17.6 1 Ankit Sharma to Yash Rathod, 1 run

17.5 0 Ankit Sharma to Yash Rathod, no run

17.4 0 Ankit Sharma to Yash Rathod, no run

17.3 0 Ankit Sharma to Yash Rathod, no run

17.2 0 Ankit Sharma to Yash Rathod, no run

17.1 2 Ankit Sharma to Yash Rathod, 2 runs

End of over 17 (4 runs)
Akshay Wadkar 19 (46)
Yash Rathod 0 (1)
Centr 53/4
V Koushik 3-0-10-0

16.6 0 V Koushik to Akshay Wadkar, no run

16.5 0 V Koushik to Akshay Wadkar, no run

16.4 0 V Koushik to Akshay Wadkar, no run

Frequently Asked Questions

Who won the South Zone vs Central Zone Final match?
Central Zone won by 6 wickets.

What is the South Zone vs Central Zone Final?
South Zone vs Central Zone is the Final of the 2025 season. Follow live score, full scorecard and ball-by-ball commentary on CricRed.

Where can I watch South Zone vs Central Zone live score?
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Tournament: Duleep Trophy