SZ vs NZ

Duleep Trophy 2026 · 2nd Semi-Final

Recent overs

Ov 44
4
4 runs
Ov 43
400111
7 runs
Ov 42
004b040
8 runs
Ov 41
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0 runs

Commentary

End of Match! South Zone win by 7 wickets

Match Highlights:
N. Tilak Varma: 116(250)
Shreyas Gopal: 87(169)
MD Nidheesh: 5/56
Gurnoor Singh Brar: 4/88
43.14

Qamran Iqbal to N. Tilak Varma, Four, Four !! legbreak, good length, on the off stump. N. Tilak Varma goes back, hits cut in the gap towards deep point, and ball finds the ropes in a flash for four.

43Ov178/3Score
4001117 runs
N. Tilak Varma*47 (78)
Smaran-R32 (42)
Ayush Doseja0/7
42.61

Ayush Doseja to N. Tilak Varma, 1 run, N. Tilak Varma hangs in the crease to take off break ball of full length aimed on the off stump, executing a confident push that sent the ball sailing towards long off for 1 run.

42.51

Ayush Doseja to Smaran-R, 1 run, Smaran-R goes back to take arm ball of good length aimed on the stumps, executing a confident defensive shot that sent the ball sailing towards short cover for 1 run.

42.41

Ayush Doseja to N. Tilak Varma, 1 run, N. Tilak Varma hangs in the crease to take arm ball of good length aimed on the stumps, executing a confident defensive shot that sent the ball sailing towards deep square leg for 1 run.

42.30

Ayush Doseja to N. Tilak Varma, no run, Dot ball !! arm ball, good length, on the leg stump, Ayush Doseja bowls a sharp delivery, and N. Tilak Varma hangs in the crease to defend the ball, but the ball nips away and beats the bat, leaving the batter stranded.

42.20

Ayush Doseja to N. Tilak Varma, no run, Dot ball !! off break ball, good length, on the off stump, N. Tilak Varma goes back and slash cut towards point, but the fielder reacts promptly and blocks it right away.

42.14

Ayush Doseja to N. Tilak Varma, Four, Four !! off break ball, full length, on the off stump, N. Tilak Varma goes back, plays drive in the air to deep cover. Ball finds the ropes for four.

42Ov171/3Score
004b0408 runs
Smaran-R*31 (41)
N. Tilak Varma41 (73)
Nishant Sindhu0/15
41.60

Nishant Sindhu to Smaran-R, no run, Dot ball !! off break ball, full length, on the off stump, Smaran-R goes forward and dabs defensive shot, but the fielder reacts promptly and blocks it right away.

41.54

Nishant Sindhu to Smaran-R, Four, Four !! off break ball, good length, on the off stump, Short and well outside the off stump. Smaran-R goes forward, it to the third man, races away and finds the boundary.

41.40

Nishant Sindhu to Smaran-R, no run, Dot ball !! off break ball, good length, on the off stump, Smaran-R goes forward and dabs defensive shot, but the fielder reacts promptly and blocks it right away.

41.34b

Nishant Sindhu to Smaran-R, 4 bye, Bye !! off break ball, good length, on the off stump, Smaran-R hangs in the crease, aims to play it, but the ball evades the batter and keeper, they are quick to steal 4 runs off bye.

41.20

Nishant Sindhu to Smaran-R, no run, Dot ball !! off break ball, good length, on the off stump, Smaran-R goes forward and dabs defensive shot, but the fielder reacts promptly and blocks it right away.

41.10

Nishant Sindhu to Smaran-R, no run, Dot ball !! off break ball, good length, on the stumps, Smaran-R goes forward and dabs defensive shot, but the fielder reacts promptly and blocks it right away.

41Ov163/3Score
0000000 runs
N. Tilak Varma*41 (73)
Smaran-R27 (35)
Ayush Doseja0/0
40.60

Ayush Doseja to N. Tilak Varma, no run, Dot ball !! arm ball, good length, on the stumps, N. Tilak Varma hangs in the crease and dabs defensive shot, but the fielder reacts promptly and blocks it right away.

40.50

Ayush Doseja to N. Tilak Varma, no run, Dot ball !! off break ball, good length, on the off stump, N. Tilak Varma hangs in the crease, trying to hit defensive shot, but the ball shapes away late, beats the bat.

40.40

Ayush Doseja to N. Tilak Varma, no run, Dot ball !! off break ball, good length, on the stumps, N. Tilak Varma goes forward, dabs defensive shot with soft hands toward slip, but the fielder is quick to react, thwarts the ball.