East Zone reach the Duleep Trophy final after beating defending champions Central Zone by four wickets, with Bengal pacers Mohammed Shami and Mukesh Kumar playing key roles. Vaibhav Sooryavanshi’s cameo supports the chase, which enables East Zone to secure the win and book a place in the final.
Both reports emphasize Shami’s impact during the match, describing his spells as fiery and noting that they serve as a fresh signal to BCCI selectors. The coverage frames his performance within the context of domestic selection discussions, alongside East Zone’s overall success. Along with Shami, Mukesh Kumar’s bowling contribution is highlighted as Central Zone faces challenges, while Sooryavanshi’s late batting helps East Zone complete the target. The outlets present the same match result and core contributors, with the main difference being the level of emphasis on Shami’s selection “message.”
