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Central Zone vs East Zone, DPT, Today Match Prediction
CLZ vs EZ Win Probability
Toss Winner - East Zone won the toss and choose to bowl first
East Zone beat Central Zone by 4 wickets
Will Central Zone reach the final again?
- Central Zone’s Rajat Patidar has scored 382 runs with an average of 76.40 in the last season.
- Central Zone’s Rajat Patidar has scored 382 runs with an average of 76.40 in the last season.
- East Zone’s Shahbaz Ahmed has scored 167 runs and taken four wickets in the last game against North East Zone.
Central Zone to Win
| Tournament: | Duleep Trophy, 2026 |
| Format: | test |
| Venue: | BCCI Centre of Excellence, (National Cricket Academy), Bengaluru, India |
| Toss Prediction: | To Bat |
| Weather: | 24.7°C|Partly Cloudy |
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CLZ vs EZ Match Prediction & Analysis
Central Zone is set to face East Zone in the Semi-Final 1 game of the Duleep Trophy 2026 on August 30 at the BCCI Centre of Excellence Ground 1, Bengaluru. Central Zone are the defending champions of the last season; they will certainly try their best to reach the final again. East Zone performed well in the last game and secured a win over North East Zone; they will try to continue their winning momentum.
RECENT PERFORMANCE
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TEAMS PREVIEW
Central Zone Preview
Central Zone enjoyed a remarkable campaign last season, lifting the title with a convincing six-wicket victory over South Zone in the final. This year, the defending champions will look to retain their crown under the leadership of Rajat Patidar.
Patidar was the standout batter of the previous edition, finishing as the tournament's highest run-scorer with 382 runs in three matches at an outstanding average of 76.40. At the same time, Yash Rathore also performed well as he scored 374 runs in the three games last season.
Moreover, Vice-captain Rinku Singh adds further strength to the batting lineup, having amassed 3,677 runs in 56 first-class matches at an impressive average of 59.30.
The bowling attack will be spearheaded by all-rounder Saransh Jain, who claimed 21 wickets in just three matches to finish as last season's leading wicket-taker. Harsh Dubey is another key threat for opponents after picking up 10 wickets in two games.
Central Zone Predicted Playing XI:
Rajat Patidar ©, Aayush Pandey, Yash Rathore, Rinku Singh, Kunal Chandela, Kunal Singh Rathore, Saransh Jain, Arshad Khan, Harsh Dubey, Zeeshan Ansari, Yash Thakur
Central Zone Actual Playing XI:
Harsh Dubey, Saransh Jain, Rinku Singh, Aryan Juyal, Rajat Patidar, Aman Mokhade, Yash Rathod, Kunal Chandela, Arshad Khan, Aryan Pandey, Yash Thakur
East Zone Preview
East Zone has started its campaign in this tournament on a high note with an innings and 210-run win over North East Zone. Batting first, East Zone scored a big total of 467 runs; in response, North East Zone managed to score just 111 runs in the first innings and 146 runs while following on.
The batting department of the East Zone performed outstandingly in the last game. Shahbaz Ahmed was the standout performer with an innings of 167 runs, while Sudip Kumar Gharami also performed well as he scored 146 runs. Moreover, Kumar Kushagra also scored 55. Thanks to East Zone's magnificent batting, a single innings sealed their victory.
In the bowling department, Abhijit Sarkar and Anukul Roy performed well as they took 6 wickets in the last game, including a fifer each. While Shahbaz Ahmed also showed his all-rounder class to take four wickets.
Additionally, Abhimanyu Easwaran brings immense first-class experience, having scored 8,396 runs in 114 matches, making him a key figure in the batting lineup. In the bowling department, Mohammed Shami adds quality and experience with 377 wickets in 98 first-class matches.
East Zone Predicted Playing XI:
Abhimanyu Easwaran, Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, Kumar Kushagra, Sudip Kumar Gharami, Virat Singh, Ishan Kishan ©, Shahbaz Ahmed, Anukul Roy, Mohammad Shami, Mukesh Kumar, Abhijit Sarkar
East Zone Key Players From Previous Game Of Duleep Trophy, 2026
East Zone Actual Playing XI:
Ishan Kishan, Vaibhav Suryavanshi, Abhimanyu Easwaran, Kumar Kushagra, Sudip Gharami, Virat Singh, Anukul Roy, Mohammed Shami, Mukesh Kumar, Abhijit Sarkar, Md Kounain Qureshi
PITCH AND WEATHER CONDITIONS
Weather Conditions
Cloudy conditions are expected at BCCI Centre of Excellence Ground 1, Bengaluru throughout the match days, with the possibility of rain on the third and fourth days. temperatures likely to range between 29°C and 21°C.
CLZ vs EZ Pitch Report
The BCCI Centre of Excellence Ground 1 in Bengaluru offers a balanced pitch that suits both batters and bowlers. Pace bowlers enjoy early seam movement, especially during the opening session. As the ball gets older, batting becomes easier thanks to the true and consistent bounce, allowing stroke-makers to play with confidence. In the later stages of the match, the surface begins to assist spinners as well. The venue has generally produced competitive mid-scoring games, with an average first-innings score of around 332.
Toss: To Bat
The conditions at this venue generally favour teams batting first, as chasing has proven to be difficult at this venue.
CLZ vs EZ
Winning Prediction
Central Zone are favourites to win this match. They possess a well-balanced and experienced squad led by Rajat Patidar, with proven performers like Yash Rathore, Saransh Jain, and Harsh Dubey. Their championship-winning core gives them a slight edge in pressure situations. On the other hand, East Zone arrived with excellent momentum after a dominant innings victory, and their batting looked dangerous with Shahbaz Ahmed and Sudip Kumar Gharami. They definitely have the ability to give a tough challenge to the Central Zone in this match.
Central Zone to Win
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