In the Shikhar Clash of Duleep Trophy 2025, Central Zone Spinner Kumar kartikya Produced a stunning distribution to dismiss the captain of South region Mohammad azharuddinWhile bowling at the middle and leg stumps, Karthikeya’s delivery changed rapidly and crashed on the top of the stump, which stunned Azharuddin and set up a tone for dominance of the Central Zone at BCCI Center of Excellence, Bangalore.
Kumar Kartikya and Summary Jain break the backbone of the batting unit of the south region
After winning the toss, selecting the first field, the Central Zone benefited quickly from Karthikeya’s left hand spin and sharp turn. He claimed four important wickets – Mohammed. Azharuddin, opener Mohit Kale, Samaran ravichandran And Gurjapneet Singh – End the top and middle order of the south region.
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Kumar Karthikeya prepared a cracker to dismiss the south region captain Mohammad. Azharuddin
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Another left -arm spinner of the Central Zone did nothing but pressure as Srinash Jain, joined the party. Weekly success came when he removed Ricky Bhui, Salman Nizar, Ankit Sharma, Andre Siddharth And Nisesh To deepen the prediction of the South region and keep the central region in a commanding position.
The South Zone was out for a paletry 150 in its first innings.
South Region and Central Region: Road for Dalip Trophy 2025 finals
The South region led by Azaruddin showed flexibility in its semi-finals, thanks to the first innings of 175 runs in the north region thanks-was enough to reach the final despite the end of the match in a draw.
Similarly, the Central Zone made its way to the final with the first innings on the West Zone, leading to speed and confidence to deploy his bowling attack.
The first decision of the Central Zone field has already paid dividends. Under the leadership of Karthikeya and his spin-rich attack supported by Jain, a collapse implicated a collapse that failed to combat the south region. With rapid spinning the ball on the surface of Bengaluru, these bowlers exploited the specialization of situations. Azharuddin’s dismissal was a symbol of the clever strategy of the Central Zone.
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