South Zone vs Central Zone, Final Match Pitch Report - Match Overview & Playing XI | Duleep Trophy, 2025

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09 September 2025 | 10:08AM
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The SZ vs CLZ Live Score, Final Match of the Duleep Trophy 2025, will be played on 11 September 2025 at 09:30 AM at the BCCI Centre of Excellence, National Cricket Academy. This historic tournament’s finale promises to be a fascinating battle between South Zone (SZ) and Central Zone (CLZ), two sides filled with talent, experience, and youthful energy.


South Zone enter the final with a strong batting core featuring consistent run-scorers capable of building partnerships and accelerating when needed. Their all-rounders bring depth, balancing the side by contributing both with the bat and ball. The bowling attack, which includes effective pacers and quality spinners, makes them a well-rounded unit suited for long-format cricket.


Central Zone, meanwhile, boast a powerful middle order, supported by versatile all-rounders who can shift the momentum in their favor. Their bowling lineup is spearheaded by a mix of experienced seamers and wicket-taking spinners, giving them an edge on turning tracks. Their strategy will likely revolve around applying pressure through disciplined bowling and ensuring their batters build steady innings.


With both teams evenly matched in quality and hunger for silverware, the SZ vs CLZ Live Score Final is set to deliver high-intensity cricket, testing skill, temperament, and resilience over multiple days.

South Zone vs Central Zone, Final Match Details

Series

Duleep Trophy, 2025

Match

South Zone vs Central Zone

Date & Time

11 September 2025, 09:30 AM

Venue

BCCI Centre of Excellence, (National Cricket Academy)

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South Zone vs Central Zone, Final Match Weather Condition

10:00 am

Cloud

75%

Humidity

88%

Wind

15.1 km/h

22.3

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Partly cloudy

BCCI Centre of Excellence, (National Cricket Academy)

BCCI Centre of Excellence Pitch Report

Pitch Condition

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Batting Condition

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Pace Bowling

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Spin Bowling

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Pace vs Spin on Venue

(Last 10 match)

The pitch at the BCCI Centre of Excellence usually offers a balanced contest between bat and ball. Early on, seamers can extract movement with the new ball, making the first session crucial for both teams. As the match progresses, the surface tends to flatten out, favoring batters who are patient and technically sound. Spinners are expected to play a major role from Day 3 onwards, with the track likely to offer turn and variable bounce. A first-innings total in the range of 350–400 will be vital, as batting in the fourth innings could become significantly more challenging.

South Zone Recent form

Last 5 Matches

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Central Zone Recent form

Last 5 Matches

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Venue Scoring Pattern

Avg 1st Innings

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X

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Avg 2st Innings

Highest Total

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X

0

Lowest Total

Highest Chased

X

Lowest Defended

Matches Won
Batting First

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Bowling First

South Zone vs Central Zone, Final Match Squad

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South Zone Probable XI :

Devdutt Padikkal, Tanmay Agarwal, Tilak Varma, Narayan Jagadeesan, Ricky Bhui, Mohammed Azharuddeen, Ravisrinivasan Sai Kishore, Tanay Thyagarajan, Vyshak Vijaykumar, Gurjapneet Singh, MD Nidheesh

Central Zone Probable XI :

Rajat Patidar, Yash Rathod, Upendra Yadav, Dhruv Jurel, Aryan Juyal, Saransh Jain, Harsh Dubey, Shubham Sharma, Deepak Chahar, Kuldeep Yadav, Yash Thakur

Conclusion

The SZ vs CLZ Live Score Final Match of the Duleep Trophy 2025 is expected to be a thrilling climax to the competition. South Zone will look to capitalize on their batting depth and all-round strength, while Central Zone’s key lies in their disciplined bowling and ability to apply pressure in crucial moments. The battle between SZ’s batting lineup and CLZ’s spin attack may decide the outcome. With both sides aiming for supremacy in domestic cricket, fans can expect intense sessions, shifting momentum, and standout performances that could define the careers of rising stars. The Final is poised to deliver the very best of Indian first-class cricket.