Ishan Kishan and Vaibhav Sooryavanshi were seen dancing together in celebration after East Zone created history in the Duleep Trophy 2026 final. The duo joined the celebrations at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai on Thursday, September 10, after East Zone ended their long wait for the title.
East Zone secured a massive 372-run first-innings lead against South Zone under Kishan’s captaincy. The advantage proved decisive as they were crowned Duleep Trophy champions. Kishan also played a key role with the bat, scoring 270 in the first innings and 80 in the second to win the Player of the Match award.
Ishan Kishan and Vaibhav Sooryavanshi Celebrate Duleep Trophy Triumph
The celebrations in Chennai began as soon as the umpires removed the bails to confirm the draw. Ishan Kishan and Vaibhav Sooryavanshi picked up the stumps and broke into dance moves alongside their teammates.
Sooryavanshi, the 15-year-old vice-captain, played an important role in the final. He smashed a quick 44 off 37 balls during a century partnership with Abhimanyu Easwaran. He also impressed in the field, urging Kishan to review a dismissal against Ricky Bhui, with the decision going in East Zone’s favour.
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East Zone’s Dominant Batting Display Seals Historic Duleep Trophy Title
East Zone laid the foundation for their historic Duleep Trophy triumph by posting a mammoth 708 in the first innings at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai. Ishan Kishan led from the front with a brilliant 270, while Kumar Kushagra scored 101 and Shikhar Mohan added 85.
South Zone were bowled out for 336 in reply, giving East Zone a massive 372-run lead. Captain Tilak Varma top-scored with 99, while Devdutt Padikkal made 62. Mukesh Kumar took 3/62, while Mohammed Shami and Md Kounain Quraishi picked up two wickets each.
East Zone continued to dominate with the bat in their second innings. Kishan scored 80 off 98 balls, while Quraishi smashed an unbeaten 116 off 190 balls to register his maiden first-class century. Anukul Roy also contributed 64 off 112 balls as East Zone declared at 388/7, extending their overall lead to 760 runs.
With no realistic chance of South Zone chasing the target, the match ended in a draw. East Zone were crowned Duleep Trophy champions on the basis of their huge first-innings lead.
Ishan Kishan Credits Team Unity After East Zone’s Historic Triumph
Ishan Kishan was named Player of the Match after scoring 350 runs across the two innings. The East Zone captain credited the team’s unity and collective effort for their success and said the players consistently looked after each other throughout the campaign.
Speaking after the match, Kishan said:
"It's just about playing as one unit. We played as a group and everyone took care of each other. I think I've been a good leader. The journey doesn't end here. There are always some mistakes happening. You have to get better day by day.
It was about being more calm and into the game, how aware you are and how are you reading situations. You have to help other players to not let them get in that zone. More hunger is there, you need to make your team win and that is what has changed in me."
