# East Zone Ends 13-Year Trophy Drought

URL: https://technosports.co.in/east-zone-ends-13-year-trophy-drought-2/  
Published: 2026-09-10  
Updated: 2026-09-10  
Author: Sudeshna Ghosh

History rewritten! East Zone crushed the Duleep Trophy 2026, ending a painful 13-year wait. Skipper Ishan Kishan dominated the final, smashing an epic 270 to secure a massive 372-run lead. This legendary performance cements East Zone’s resurgence as a domestic juggernaut. With viral celebrations echoing from Chennai, Kishan and young star Sooryavanshi have officially etched their names into cricket’s elite folklore.