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  "type": "article",
  "title": "Mohammed Siraj goes wicketless as runs flow in Chennai in the Duleep Trophy final",
  "summary": "East Zone piled up 385 for 4 on the opening day of the Duleep Trophy 2026 final against South Zone in Chennai, while pace bowler Mohammed Siraj went wicketless despite conceding 96 runs in 14 overs.",
  "content": "The Duleep Trophy 2026 final between East Zone and South Zone got underway at the M A Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai, and the opening day belonged almost entirely to the bat. East Zone, who won the toss and chose to bat first, closed play on a commanding 385 for 4, built around a fine unbeaten century from captain Ishan Kishan and half-centuries from three other batters. South Zone's bowling attack, spearheaded by pace bowler Mohammed Siraj, spent most of the day chasing the game and could not find a breakthrough against the well-set East Zone line-up.\n\nIshan Kishan's unbeaten century anchors East Zone's total\nEast Zone's innings began with a bang as openers Abhimanyu Easwaran and Vaibhav Sooryavanshi put together a century stand for the first wicket, giving the innings the platform it needed. Easwaran made 72 runs off 86 balls before he was run out, a piece of misfortune given how well he had batted. Sooryavanshi played a quickfire innings of 44 runs off just 37 balls. Number three batter Shikhar Mohan then took over and played a fine knock of 85 runs to keep the scoring flowing. Captain Ishan Kishan then produced the standout performance of the day, batting through pressure to remain unbeaten on 111 runs off 135 balls. Kumar Kushagra also stayed unbeaten, contributing 63 runs as East Zone closed the day in complete control at 385 for the loss of only 4 wickets.\n\nSiraj wicketless despite conceding 96 runs across three spells\nFor South Zone, the day turned into a forgettable one for Mohammed Siraj. The pace bowler was given the ball for 14 overs across the day but finished with figures of 0 wickets for 96 runs, an economy rate of 6.90, and also bowled two no-balls along the way. Siraj was particularly expensive in his first and third spells of the day. He opened with a five-over spell in which he leaked 41 runs, then returned for a second five-over spell that cost 26 runs. His third and final spell of the day lasted four overs, during which he conceded 31 more runs. Across all three spells, Siraj could not dislodge a single East Zone batter, leaving him with little to show for his efforts on a tough day for South Zone's bowling unit.\n\nChama Milind leads South Zone's bowling effort as day two looms\nAmong South Zone's bowlers, Chama Milind was the most successful on the day, picking up 2 wickets while conceding 56 runs in his 13 overs. The only other wicket to fall came courtesy of Tripurana Vijay, who claimed one wicket during the innings. Apart from these two breakthroughs, the only other dismissal East Zone suffered was Abhimanyu Easwaran being run out, meaning South Zone's bowlers had precious little reward for their efforts through the entire first day. With East Zone sitting pretty at 385 for 4 and several recognised batters still unbeaten in the middle, attention now turns to day two of the final, where it will be worth watching whether South Zone's bowling attack, and Mohammed Siraj in particular, can find a way to fight back and pick up the wickets that eluded them on the opening day.\n\nWhat this means for you\nThe story matters most for followers of Indian domestic cricket and anyone tracking the current form of fast bowlers in the reckoning for higher honours.\n\n• For Mohammed Siraj's red-ball reputation: A wicketless, expensive spell in a high-profile final adds pressure on his first-class form. Anyone watching domestic performances for selection purposes will note the 96 runs conceded without a breakthrough.\n• For South Zone's title chances: Trailing with East Zone at 385 for 4, South Zone's bowlers must produce a big turnaround on day two. Fans should watch whether Chama Milind and Tripurana Vijay can find early breakthroughs against the remaining batters.\n• For Ishan Kishan's form narrative: His unbeaten 111 strengthens his case in first-class cricket conversations. Followers tracking his form will see this innings as a marker of consistency.\n• For fans planning to follow day two: With East Zone well-placed at 385/4, day two could see a declaration or continued batting before South Zone gets a chance to respond, so viewers should tune in for any shift in momentum.\n\nQuestions & Answers\n\n1. Which two teams are playing the Duleep Trophy 2026 final?\nThe final is being played between East Zone and South Zone.\n\n2. Where is the final being played?\nThe match is being played at the M A Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai.\n\n3. What was East Zone's score at the end of day one?\nEast Zone finished day one on 385 for the loss of 4 wickets.\n\n4. How many runs did Mohammed Siraj concede on day one, and how many wickets did he take?\nSiraj bowled 14 overs and conceded 96 runs without taking a single wicket.\n\n5. What was Siraj's economy rate?\nHis economy rate was 6.90, and he also bowled two no-balls.\n\n6. Who scored a century on day one?\nCaptain Ishan Kishan remained unbeaten on 111 runs off 135 balls.\n\n7. Who was South Zone's most successful bowler?\nChama Milind was the most successful, taking 2 wickets for 56 runs in 13 overs.\n\n8. How was Abhimanyu Easwaran dismissed?\nDespite batting well, he was run out.",
  "url": "https://trendkia.com/en/cricket/chennai-men-ranon-ki-barasata-ke-bicha-mohammed-siraj-ko-duleep-trophy-ke-phainala-men-nahin-mili-koi-kamayabi-28608",
  "category": "Cricket",
  "publishedAt": "2026-09-06",
  "tags": [
    "Mohammed Siraj",
    "Duleep Trophy 2026",
    "Ishan Kishan century",
    "East Zone vs South Zone",
    "Cricket news",
    "Chennai cricket stadium"
  ],
  "language": "en",
  "site": "TrendKia"
}