South Zone vs North Zone, Duleep Trophy 2026 Semi-Final Day 4, Highlights: Captain Tilak Varma hit an unbeaten half-century to lead South Zone to a comfortable seven-wicket victory over North Zone in the 2026/27 Duleep Trophy semi-final and secure their place in the title clash, where they will take on East Zone. Set a target of 181 on the final day of the semi-final, South Zone completed the chase of 181 with ease, anchored by Varma’s unbeaten 51 off 79 balls. The skipper followed up his crucial first-innings marathon of 116* with another commanding display of batting, while partnering with Ravichandran Smaran (32*) in an unbroken 80-run fourth-wicket stand to seal the win. South Zone will now face the Ishan Kishan-led East Zone in the final starting on September 6 at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai. (Scorecard)
Duleep Trophy: Tilak Varma’s Half-Century Guides South Zone To Final
