Duleep Trophy 2026 Final: Complete details of live streaming, TV channel and more

The 63rd edition of the Duleep Trophy began on August 23, marking the start of India’s 2026-27 domestic red-ball season. Six zonal teams are competing in a straight knockout format, with East Zone and South Zone booking their places in the final.

East Zone reached the final after beating defending champions Central Zone by four wickets in a close semifinal in Bengaluru. After both teams scored 266 in their first innings, East Zone’s bowlers took control in the second innings. Mohammed Shami and Mukesh Kumar shared seven wickets as Central Zone were bowled out for 158.

South Zone secured the second final spot with a seven-wicket win over North Zone. Captain Tilak Varma played a key role in the victory, scoring an unbeaten 116 in the first innings of the semifinal. His knock helped South Zone take control of the match and secure their place in the title clash.

The Duleep Trophy 2026 final will see East Zone return to the MA Chidambaram Stadium, a venue linked with one of their previous title wins. In this article, we will share all the important details about the final, including the date, venue, match time, squads, live streaming and TV channel information.

Duleep Trophy 2026-27 final: East Zone vs South Zone match and complete squad details

East Zone and South Zone will meet in the Duleep Trophy 2026-27 final at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai from September 6 to 10. East Zone reached the final after beating defending champions Central Zone by four wickets, while South Zone defeated North Zone by seven wickets. East Zone will be aiming to win its first Duleep Trophy title since 2012-13.

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East Zone will have the experience of Mohammed Shami and Ishan Kishan, while young batter Vaibhav Sooryavanshi will also be one to watch. South Zone will be led by Tilak Varma, who scored an unbeaten 116 in the semifinal. The final will start at 9:30 AM IST and will be played as a five-day first-class match.

Duleep Trophy 2026-27 final: Complete match details at a glance:

• Date: September 6-10, 2026
• Venue: MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai
• Start Time: 9:30 AM IST
• Format: Five-day First-Class match
• Teams: East Zone vs South Zone

East Zone Squad:

Abhimanyu Easwaran, Sudip Kumar Gharami, Shahbaz Ahmed, Suraj Sindhu Jaiswal, Mohammed Shami, Mukesh Kumar, Ishan Kishan (C), Kumar Kushagra, Shikhar Mohan, Anukul Roy, Virat Singh, Subhranshu Senapati, Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, Denish Das, Abhijit K Sarkar, Md Kounain Quraishi

South Zone Squad:

Tilak Varma (C), Ricky Bhui, Abhinav Tejrana, Shaik Rasheed, Kodimela Himateja, Smaran Ravichandran, Karun Nair, Tanay Thyagarajan, Shreyas Gopal, Vidhwath Kaverappa, Tripurana Vijay, Aman Khan, Kavuri Saiteja, MD Nidheesh, Narayan Jagadeesan

Why is the Duleep Trophy 2026-27 final being played in Chennai?

The Duleep Trophy 2026-27 was initially scheduled to be played entirely at the BCCI’s Centre of Excellence in Bengaluru. However, the BCCI moved the final to the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai to allow fans to watch the title clash from the stands.

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South Zone will be looking to go one step further after losing last season’s final to Central Zone. Central, led by Rajat Patidar, won the 2025-26 title after taking a strong first-innings lead in the final. East Zone, meanwhile, have reached the final for the first time since 2012-13 and will return to the same venue where they last lifted the trophy.

Where to watch the Duleep Trophy 2026-27 final live?

The Duleep Trophy 2026-27 final will be available to watch live in India. The match will be streamed live on JioHotstar, while television coverage will be available on the Star Sports Network. Fans can follow the title clash from both digital and TV platforms.

How to watch the Duleep Trophy 2026-27 Final live in 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 will be more limited, with one quarter-final, one semi-final, and the final scheduled to be shown on the Star Sports Network, including Star Sports Khel.

To watch the final on JioHotstar, open the app or website, sign in to your account and go to the Sports or Cricket section. Search for “Duleep Trophy 2026” and select the live match. Fans should also check the team names before opening a stream, as two matches can be played at the same time during the knockout stages.