The Duleep Trophy final shifts further in East’s favor as pacers Mukesh Kumar and Mohammed Shami take key wickets against South. Multiple outlets report they combine to rattle the South batting, with East building a large first-innings lead.
East’s advantage is reflected in the margin reported by outlets, with East leading by a substantial number of runs as the match moves forward. The coverage emphasizes the impact of the two fast bowlers, describing how their dismissals influence South’s ability to bat through the session and leave East in a dominant position.
While the framing differs slightly, both reports focus on the same sequence: the pacer duo delivers decisive breakthroughs in the final and East extends control through a growing lead. Neither outlet suggests a change of direction beyond the wickets and the evolving innings totals, with the match context centering on East’s strong positioning going into the later stages.
