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Central Zone initially controlled the Duleep Trophy final. South Zone faced a significant first-innings deficit. Ankit Sharma, R Smaran, and Andre Siddarth resisted strongly. They formed a crucial partnership. Kumar Kartikeya dismissed Ankit Sharma. South Zone set a target of 65 runs. The match is now headed to the final day. Central Zone's bowlers took wickets.

South Zone has announced their squad for the Duleep Trophy final against Central Zone, led by Mohammed Azharuddeen and Ricky Bhui. Andrew Siddarth and Smaran Ravichandran replace Jagadeesan and Padikkal, who are now with India A. South Zone aims to maintain their momentum, relying on Azharuddeen and Bhui to lead the batting against a strong Central Zone.