Duleep Trophy Final Day 4: East Zone's Dominance, Kishan's 270, and the Fight for Test Spots

East Zone are 584 runs ahead after Day 4 of the Duleep Trophy 2026 final against South Zone, with captain Ishan Kishan opting to bat on despite a 372-run first-innings lead. East reached 212 for five in their second innings, a ruthless tactical decision to bat South out of the game entirely.

Kishan's Red-Ball Statement

Ishan Kishan's 270 in the first innings wasn't just a big score—it was a targeted audition. With the Test wicketkeeping spot...