The Duleep Trophy semi-final between the South Zone vs the North Zone witnessed some of the most dramatic moments, especially on day 3 of the match, where the notable player N. Jagadeesan missed his double century by three runs. However, with his contribution of 197 runs off 352 runs, South Zone was able to put up a commanding score of 536 runs in 169.2 overs.
Before the day 3 stumps, the North Zone is trailing by 258 runs.
South Zone vs North Zone: Day 3 Duleep Trophy 2025 Highlights
The first Duleep Trophy semi-final between the South Zone vs the North Zone began on September 4, 2025, and successfully concluded on Day 3 on September 6. Winning the toss, North Zone opted to bowl first, but their decision did not turn out to be in favor of one. At the end of Day 2, the South Zone had already posted 536 runs in 169.2 overs, with the massive contribution of N. Jagadeesan. He scored 197 runs off 352 runs, missing the double ton by just three runs. He got out, unfortunately, due to a terrible mix-up between him and his partner at the other end, Rickey Bhui.
However, his 197 runs definitely helped his team get a commanding score heading into Day 4 of the game. Apart from Jagadeesan, several batters like Padikkal, Ricky Bhui, T. Thyagarajan, and Gurjapneet Singh smashed runs, adding more runs to the scoreboard.
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On the other hand, Nishant Sindhu from the North Zone picked up 5 wickets in 47.2 overs, but it was too late for them. The start of day 3 went well for the North Zone, despite their opener, Ankit Kumar, being dismissed on 6 runs off 9 runs. However, the opener batsman, Shubman Khajuria, has scored 128 runs off 245 balls and is still undefeated. Apart from him, Ayush Badoni scored 40 runs, and Nishant Sindhu scored 82 off 148 balls, respectively.
South Zone: 536 all out (169.2 overs)
North Zone: 278/5 (79 overs)
Situation: North Zone trails by 258 runs with 5 wickets in hand.
Key Statistics
Talking about the key records and performance the players put up in the Duleep Trophy semi-final between the South Zone vs the North Zone, there were some notable names that heavily contributed to the team’s score. First and foremost, N. Jagadeeesan’s 197 off 252 cannot be ignored. Along with him, 57 off 71 balls by Devdutt Padikkal and 58 off 116 balls from Ricky Bhui helped them to put up a good score.
| Player | Team | Performance |
| N Jagadeesan (wk) | South Zone | 197 (352b, 16×4, 2×6) |
| Shubham Khajuria | North Zone | 128* (245b, 20×4, 1×6) |
| Nishant Sindhu | North Zone | 82 (148b, 9×4, 1×6) + 5/125 (47.2 ov) – |
| Ankit Kumar (c) | North Zone | 69 (103b, 6×4, 6×6) |
| Devdutt Padikkal | South Zone | 57 (71b, 7×4) |
| T Thyagarajan | South Zone | 58 (116b, 4×4) |
| Ricky Bhui | South Zone | 54 (131b, 3×4, 2×6) |
| Gurjapneet Singh | South Zone (Bowler) | 3/67 (17 ov) |
On the other hand, the North Zone’s Shubman Khajuria scored 128 runs, along with 82 runs off 148 balls by Nishant Sindhu. He also picked 5 wickets while bowling for the North Zone as well.
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Day 4 Outlook: Can North Zone Overturn the Deficit?
Day 4 of the Duleep Trophy semi-final between the South Zone vs the North Zone is expected to be a bigger banger than the previous days, as the North Zone is only 258 runs behind with five wickets in hand. Shubman Khajuria is playing incredible cricket, as he is at 128 runs off 245 balls.
However, the South Zone’s bowling should not be counted out as well, since they have bowlers like Gurjapneet Singh and MD Nidhessh who can pick wickets immediately.
Amit Mishra’s Take
It is very exciting to see how the Duleep Trophy semi-finals are unfolding, especially the game between the South Zone vs the North Zone at the end of day 3. The fearless batting from Jagadeesana and Padikkal helped them to get a decent score, but in turn, the classy batting from Shubham Khajuria with 128 runs has given hope for the North Zone to get back in the game. As he is still batting, the game can take any turn at any moment.
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FAQs
- Who scored the most for South Zone?
Jagadeesan was the top scorer for South Zone in the semi-final, making a brilliant 197 runs, just three short of a double century, anchoring his team’s innings.
- What was South Zone’s first-innings total on Day 3?
South Zone scored a commanding 536 runs all out in their first innings, putting them in a strong position against North Zone.
- How many wickets has Nishant Sindhu taken?
Nishant Sindhu has been the standout bowler so far, taking 5 wickets in 47.2 overs, making him a key contributor for his team.
- What is the match situation at the end of Day 3?
At the close of Day 3, North Zone was 278/5, still trailing by 258 runs, with five wickets in hand, keeping the contest alive but under pressure.
- When and where is the semi-final being played?
The Duleep Trophy 2025 semi-final between South Zone and North Zone is being played at the BCCI Centre of Excellence in Bengaluru, starting on September 4, 2025.
