India’s domestic season 2026-27 is set to get underway this Sunday with the Duleep Trophy, which is a multi-day red-ball competition played between zone-based teams.
It’s unarguable that the most sought-after names among the fans in the Duleep Trophy 2026 will be the teenage sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, who is set to play for the Easy Zone team.
The 15-year-old has had a dream past few months. Sooryavanshi had a stellar IPL 2026 season, where he was named the MVP of the tournament and bagged the Orange Cap; he also achieved the tally for the most sixes in a single IPL edition, breaking the record of Chris Gayle.
The youngster then made his debut for India in the T20Is series in England, where he had three underwhelming scores. However, he was at his best on the Zimbabwe tour, returning with the Player of the Series award.
When will the Duleep Trophy 2026 start?
The Duleep Trophy 2026 will kick off on Sunday, August 23, in Bengaluru. It is a red-ball competition.
What is the format of the Duleep Trophy?
The Duleep Trophy 2026 will be played in a knockout format. In Quarterfinal 1, East Zone will play North East Zone, and in Quarterfinal 2, North Zone will meet West Zone. Further, Central Zone and South Zone are already qualified for the semi-finals.
The final will be played on September 6 at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai.
When will Vaibhav Sooryavanshi play in the Duleep Trophy 2026?
Sooryavanshi is the vice-captain of the East Zone team. He will be in action in the quarterfinal 1 on Sunday against the North East Zone. Ishan Kishan has been named the captain of the East Zone. All Duleep Trophy games will begin at 9:30 am IST.
The BCCI secretary Devajit Saikia has confirmed that all matches of the Duleep Trophy will be live-streamed, and the final will be telecast on TV.
Saikia said, “We have also increased coverage of the tournament, and all matches of the Duleep Trophy will be streamed live, and there will also be TV coverage of one quarter-final, one semi-final, and the final.”
Which team will Rajat Patidar play for in the Duleep Trophy?
The RCB and Madhya Pradesh batsman Rajat Patidar will lead the Central Zone team this year, with Rinku Singh as his deputy.
Where To Watch Duleep Trophy, TV Channel And Live Streaming Details?
Fans can live stream the Duleep Trophy on the JioHotstar app and website. Only the final will be available for telecast on the Star Sports TV channel.
Who are the captains in the Duleep Trophy?
The six captains in the Duleep Trophy are Kanhaiya Wadhawan (North Zone), Ishan Kishan (East Zone), Jonathan Rongsen (North East Zone), Rajat Patidar (Central Zone), Ruturaj Gaikwad (West Zone), and Tilak Varma (South Zone).
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