In honor of cricket legend Kumar Shri Duleepsinhji, India’s premier domestic first-class cricket tournament is called the Duleep Trophy 2025. This season, which features six zonal teams (North, South, East, West, Central, and North East), promises exciting games, amazing performances, and top local talent.
In this guide, we cover teams, squads, fixtures, match fees, tickets, live scores, highlights, and the tournament’s history and winners.
What is the Duleep Trophy?
- Format: Traditional first-class cricket, played over multiple days with each innings lasting up to 90 overs.
- Named After: Kumar Shri Duleepsinhji, a former Indian cricketer.
- Teams from various areas of India compete in the tournament, which currently has a zonal system.
- Overs per Innings: In line with conventional first-class norms, each innings may consist of up to 90 overs each day.
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[LIST] History & List of Duleep Trophy Winners
With a long history, the Duleep Trophy has included some of the best cricket players.
- The three most successful teams in the tournament’s history are North Zone (17), West Zone (16), and South Zone (12).
- Current Champions: India C won the championship in 2024 after an exciting final victory over India A.
You can check out the official BCCI website for a comprehensive list of winners and match details.
All Team Squads (2025 Edition)
Each of the six zonal teams in the 2025 event is made up of a combination of veteran players and emerging talent:
- North Zone
Captain: Shubman Gill
Key Players: Ankit Kumar, Shubham Rohilla, Yash Dhull, Arshdeep Singh, Harshit Rana
- South Zone
Captain: Tilak Varma
Key Players: Devdutt Padikkal, Tanmay Agarwal, Narayan Jagadeesan, R. Sai Kishore, Vijaykumar Vyshak
- East Zone
Captain: Ishan Kishan
Key Players: Abhimanyu Easwaran, Riyan Parag, Virat Singh, Mukesh Kumar, Mohammed Shami
- West Zone
Captain: Shardul Thakur
Key Players: Yashasvi Jaiswal, Shreyas Iyer, Sarfaraz Khan, Ruturaj Gaikwad, Shams Mulani
- Central Zone
Captain: Dhruv Jurel
Key Players: Rajat Patidar, Deepak Chahar, Kuldeep Yadav, Khaleel Ahmed, Ayush Pandey
- North East Zone
Captain: Rongsen Jonathan
Key Players: Sedezhalie Rupero, Karnajit Yumnam, Hem Chetri, Jehu Anderson (wk), Bishworjit Konthoujam
Full list of players:
South Zone | Mohammed Azharuddeen (vc), Tanmay Agarwal, Devdutt Padikkal, Mohit Kale, Salman Nizar, Narayan Jagadeesan, Tripurana Vijay, R Sai Kishore, Tanay Thyagarajan, Vijaykumar Vyshak, Nidheesh MD, Ricky Bhui, Basil NP, Gurjapneet Singh, Snehal Kauthankar |
East Zone | Sandeep Patnaik, Virat Singh, Denish Das, Sridam Paul, Sharandeep Singh, Kumar Kushagra, Riyan Parag, Utkarsh Singh, Manishi, Suraj Sindhu Jaiswal, Mukesh Kumar, Mohammed Shami |
West Zone | Yashasvi Jaiswal, Aarya Desai, Harvik Desai (wk), Shreyas Iyer, Sarfaraz Khan, Ruturaj Gaikwad, Jaymeet Patel, Manan Hingrajia, Saurabh Nawale (wk), Shams Mulani, Tanush Kotian, Dharmendrasinh Jadeja, Tushar Deshpande, Arzan Nagwaswala |
North Zone | Shubham Khajuria, Ayush Badoni, Yash Dhull, Ankit Kalsi, Nishant Sandhu, Sahil Lotra, Mayank Dagar, Yudhvir Singh Charak, Arshdeep Singh, Harshit Rana, Anshul Kamboj, Auqib Nabi, Kanhaiya Wadhawan |
Central Zone | Rajat Patidar, Aryan Juyal, Danish Malewar, Sanjeet Desai, Kuldeep Yadav, Aditya Thakare, Deepak Chahar, Saransh Jain, Ayush Pandey, Shubham Sharma, Yash Rathod, Harsh Dubey, Manav Suthar, Khaleel Ahmed |
North East Zone | Akash Kumar Choudhary, Techi Doria, Yumnum Karnajit, Sedezhalie Rupero, Ashish Thapa, Hem Bahadur Chetri, Jehu Anderson, Arpit Subash Bhatewara, Pheroijam Jotin Singh, Palzor Tamang, Ankur Malik, Bishworjit Singh Konthoujam, Aryan Borah, Lamabam Ajay Singh |
Duleep Trophy 2025: Fixtures & Venues
The tournament follows a knockout format:
- Quarter-Finals: August 28–31, 2025
- North Zone vs. East Zone
- Central Zone vs. North East Zone
- Semi-Finals: September 4–7, 2025
- South Zone vs. Winner of North Zone/East Zone
- West Zone vs. Winner of Central Zone/North East Zone
- Final: September 11–15, 2025
Catch all the matches live at Bengaluru’s BCCI Centre of Excellence Ground.
[REPORT] Match Fees, Players’ Salary, and Tickets Price
Match Fees & Salary
- Depending on their level of expertise and Ranji caps, players usually make between ₹40,000 and ₹60,000 every match day.
- With five matches in the tournament, players can earn between ₹2 lakh to ₹3 lakh, excluding prize money.
- Prize Money: Winning team receives ₹1 crore, runners-up get ₹50 lakhs
Ticket Prices
- Range: ₹500 to ₹3,500, based on venue, match stage, and seating category.
- Where to Buy? Tickets are available at the venue box office or via the official ticketing portal.
Duleep Trophy Live Score Today & Streaming Info
- Live Scores: Follow live updates and scores on ESPNcricinfo, Cricbuzz and our website.
- Live Streaming: There is currently no official live streaming or television broadcast for the Duleep Trophy 2025.
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Why Does the Duleep Trophy Matters?
Recent Highlights
Rajat Patidar scored a century in just 80 balls against North East Zone. Furthermore, a century against East Zone by 21-year-old rookie Danish Malewar drew similarities to Cheteshwar Pujara.
Importance of the Duleep Trophy
- It provides a platform for selectors to evaluate young players for the national Test squad and India A.
- Showcasing Talent: Provides a stage for players from every area to showcase their skills.
Amit Mishra’s Take
The Duleep Trophy continues to be one of the foundations of Indian domestic cricket, giving up-and-coming youngsters a platform. Even if there isn’t a live broadcast this year, the tournament is still fascinating because of its rich history and the participation of top players.
Supporters are encouraged to keep up with upcoming schedules, performances, and match info.
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