# Duleep Trophy North Zone Beat West To Reach Semi Final

URL: https://technosports.co.in/duleep-trophy-north-zone-reach/  
Published: 2026-08-26  
Updated: 2026-08-26  
Author: Reetam Bodhak

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## Who Won The Duleep Trophy North Clash And Advanced To The Next Stage?

North Zone punched their ticket to the semi finals with a commanding 52-run win over West Zone. The match played out at the [BCCI Centre of Excellence](https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/cricket) Ground 1 in Bengaluru, where disciplined bowling did the heavy lifting.

The game ran from August 23 to August 26. The final morning saw a quick finish as the bowling attack wrapped things up in just 6.3 overs. That result sets up a semi final clash against South Zone.

**52-Run Win**

What flipped this quarter-final on its head?

## What Was The Turning Point Of This Quarter-Final Encounter?

The match turned on a dramatic collapse that started on the third evening and carried into the final morning. Jammu and Kashmir all-rounder Abid Mushtaq was the architect, finishing with nine wickets across the match. He tore through West Zone’s star-studded batting lineup.

West Zone resumed needing 67 runs with three wickets left. But tight bowling and low bounce did them in. Mushtaq struck with the second delivery of the morning, bowling Tanush Kotian. Then [Tushar Deshpande](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tushar_Deshpande) and Urvil Patel fell quickly after.

So how did both teams line up for this big game?

## How Did Both Teams Line Up For This High-Stakes Fixture?

West Zone brought a formidable squad to Bengaluru. Captain Ruturaj Gaikwad led the side, with vice-captain Shams Mulani, Prithvi Shaw, Shardul Thakur, Tushar Deshpande, Tanush Kotian, and Mukesh Choudhary all in the XI.

North Zone countered with a balanced team: Yash Dhull, Ayush Doseja, Sanat Sangwan, captain and wicketkeeper Kanhaiya Wadhawan, Ayush Badoni, Nishant Sindhu, Abdul Samad, Anshul Kamboj, A.P. Sharma, Yudhvir Singh, and Arshdeep Singh.

North Zone posted 251 all out in 66.5 overs first, then held West Zone to 187 all out in 65.4 overs. Their second innings added 222 all out in 51 overs, setting a target West Zone never got close to.

| Innings / Phase | North Zone Performance | West Zone Performance |
| --- | --- | --- |
| First Innings | 251 all out (66.5 overs) | 187 all out (65.4 overs) |
| Second Innings | 222 all out (51.0 overs) | Target missed on Day 4 |
| Match Result | Won by 52 runs | Eliminated in quarter-final |
| Key Performer | Abid Mushtaq (9 wickets) | Ruturaj Gaikwad (Captain) |
| Venue | BCCI Centre, Bengaluru | BCCI Centre, Bengaluru |

Who’s up next for the winners?

## Who Awaits The Winners In The Next Round Of The Tournament?

With the quarter-final done, North Zone moves on to face South Zone. It’s shaping up to be a tense semi-final.

South Zone has been watching closely, trying to figure out how to handle North Zone’s in-form bowlers and a resilient middle order. The depth North Zone showed over those four days in Bengaluru suggests they’re ready for tougher challenges ahead.

Expect a fierce battle as both regional heavyweights fight for a spot in the final.

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