Growing pains - the present is about the future for North East Zone
Opportunities have been scarce, but the stonewalling to prevent an outright defeat against Central Zone in the Duleep Trophy quarter-final was a big tick mark for North East Zone
28/08Result
Quarter-Final, Duleep Trophy at Bengaluru, Aug 28-31 2025
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![North Zone]( "North Zone")
405 & 658/4d (146.2 ov) -
![East Zone]( "East Zone")
Player of the Match
28/08Result
Quarter-Final, Duleep Trophy at Bengaluru, Aug 28-31 2025
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![North Zone]( "North Zone")
405 & 658/4d (146.2 ov) -
![East Zone]( "East Zone")
Player of the Match
Match Day
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