Dalip Trophy Semi Final: East Zone Holds 43‑Run Lead Over Central

Bengaluru – In a closely fought semi‑final of the Dalip Trophy 2026, East Zone managed to edge ahead of Central Zone by 43 runs after the second day’s play. Both teams posted 266 runs in their first innings. Central’s top order stumbled at 125/5, but a partnership between Harsh Dubey and Rinku Singh added 55 runs before Dubey’s dismissal.

East Zone answered with a powerful opening stand, Vaibhav Suryavanshi (92) and Abhimanyu Ishwaran (69) together putting on 161 runs. Their middle order contributed modestly, while Central’s bowlers struggled to break through, taking only four wickets.

On day two, Central Zone’s chase collapsed to 43/3 in a 20‑over stint, leaving them trailing by 43 runs. The match is set for an exciting final day showdown.