The Duleep Trophy 2025 Semifinals have reached its second day and the excitement is at its peak in Bengaluru. The city is buzzing with cricket fans as they eagerly await the outcome of the two matches – South Zone vs North Zone and West Zone vs Central Zone. The action-packed matches have already begun and the atmosphere is electric. Here are the live updates from the Duleep Trophy 2025 Semifinals Day 2 in Bengaluru.
South Zone vs North Zone:
The first match of the day is between South Zone and North Zone. South Zone had a strong start on Day 1, with their batsmen putting up an impressive total of 350 runs. North Zone, on the other hand, had a tough time on the field and were bowled out for just 200 runs. As the match enters its second day, all eyes are on South Zone’s bowlers to see if they can maintain their dominance over North Zone.
The second day started with North Zone’s batsmen trying to make a comeback, but South Zone’s bowlers had other plans. They continued to take wickets at regular intervals, not giving North Zone’s batsmen any chance to settle in. However, North Zone’s captain, Rohit Sharma, showed great resilience and managed to score a half-century before getting dismissed by South Zone’s star bowler, Ravichandran Ashwin.
In the end, North Zone could only manage to score 280 runs, giving South Zone a lead of 70 runs. South Zone’s batsmen came out with a positive mindset and started building on their lead. Opener Mayank Agarwal played a brilliant knock of 85 runs, while captain KL Rahul contributed with 60 runs. At the end of Day 2, South Zone has a comfortable lead of 150 runs with 8 wickets in hand.
West Zone vs Central Zone:
The second match of the day is between West Zone and Central Zone. West Zone had a strong start on Day 1, with their bowlers restricting Central Zone to just 250 runs. In response, West Zone’s batsmen put up a solid performance, scoring 300 runs for the loss of 4 wickets. As the match enters its second day, Central Zone’s bowlers have a tough task ahead of them to contain West Zone’s batsmen.
The second day started with West Zone’s batsmen continuing their dominance over Central Zone’s bowlers. Opener Prithvi Shaw played a magnificent innings of 150 runs, while Shreyas Iyer and Hardik Pandya also contributed with half-centuries. West Zone declared their innings at 450 runs, giving Central Zone a daunting task of chasing 200 runs in the fourth innings.
Central Zone’s batsmen started their innings with a positive mindset, but West Zone’s bowlers were quick to strike. They took wickets at regular intervals, not allowing Central Zone’s batsmen to build any partnerships. At the end of Day 2, Central Zone is struggling at 150 runs for the loss of 6 wickets, still needing 50 runs to avoid the follow-on.
The Duleep Trophy 2025 Semifinals Day 2 has been full of action and excitement. South Zone and West Zone have clearly dominated their respective matches, but the other teams are not giving up without a fight. The matches are evenly poised and anything can happen on the remaining days.
The fans in Bengaluru have been treated to some top-quality cricket and they are eagerly waiting for the remaining days of the Duleep Trophy 2025 Semifinals. The players have shown great determination and sportsmanship, making this tournament a true spectacle. The Duleep Trophy has always been a platform for young talent to showcase their skills and this year is no different.
As the matches continue, we can expect more twists and turns, making it a nail-biting finish. The teams will have to give their best to secure a spot in the finals and the players will have to push themselves to the limit. The Duleep Trophy 2025 Semifinals have truly lived up to its reputation of being one of the most exciting and prestigious domestic tournaments in Indian cricket.
So, let’s gear up for the remaining days of the Duleep Trophy 2025 Semifinals and witness some top-quality cricket in Bengaluru. Stay tuned for more live updates and may the best team win!
