The 63rd edition of the Duleep Trophy began on Sunday, August 23, marking the start of India's 2026-27 domestic red-ball season, with six zonal teams competing in a straight knockout bracket.
Defending champions Central Zone, led by Rajat Patidar, begin their title defence in the semi-finals after receiving a bye, with South Zone also handed direct entry courtesy of their runners-up finish last season.
MAKE YOUR BET WITH DAFABET AND GET UP TO 200% WELCOME BONUSThe tournament runs from August 23 to September 10, with the quarter-finals and semi-finals staged at the BCCI Centre of Excellence grounds in Bengaluru. The final has been shifted to the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai to allow spectators to attend the title clash.
Ruturaj Gaikwad, Ishan Kishan, Mohammed Shami, Tilak Varma, Rinku Singh and 15-year-old Vaibhav Sooryavanshi are among the big names in action, with selectors watching closely ahead of India's away Tests in New Zealand and the home Border-Gavaskar Trophy.
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How to watch Duleep Trophy 2026: Live stream, TV channelHere's how to watch the Duleep Trophy 2026 live from India:
TV channel: Star Sports Network
Live stream: JioHotstar
All five matches of the Duleep Trophy 2026 will be streamed live on the JioHotstar app and website.
Television coverage is more limited, with BCCI secretary Devajit Saikia confirming that one quarter-final, one semi-final and the final will be telecast on the Star Sports Network, including Star Sports Khel.
The quarter-finals and semi-finals in Bengaluru are being played behind closed doors, with the Chennai final open to fans.
Which teams are participating in Duleep Trophy 2026?The following six zonal teams feature in the Duleep Trophy 2026:
- Central Zone
- East Zone
- North Zone
- North East Zone
- South Zone
- West Zone
The tournament operates on a strict single-elimination knockout bracket. With six teams involved, the two top-seeded zones from last season, Central Zone and South Zone, have been granted byes directly into the semi-finals.
The remaining four zones contest two quarter-finals, with the winners advancing to face the pre-qualified sides. All matches are played over four days, with the exception of the final, which is scheduled across five.
Every match begins at 9:30 AM IST, with the quarter-finals and semi-finals played simultaneously across the two Centre of Excellence grounds in Bengaluru.
Duleep Trophy 2026: Schedule & resultsDateMatchVenueTime (IST)ResultAug 23-26East Zone vs North East Zone (QF)CoE 2, Bengaluru9:30 AMIn progressAug 23-26North Zone vs West Zone (QF)CoE 1, Bengaluru9:30 AMIn progressAug 30-Sep 2Central Zone vs TBA (1st SF)CoE 1, Bengaluru9:30 AM—Aug 30-Sep 2South Zone vs TBA (2nd SF)CoE 2, Bengaluru9:30 AM—Sep 6-10Final: TBA vs TBAMA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai9:30 AM—Dafabet
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