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Cricket is very special in India. People love to play and watch it. The Duleep Trophy 2024 is going to be an exciting event in Indian cricket, with many young players who have done well at different levels joining the tournament.
Introduction to Duleep Trophy
Named after a cricket legend, Duleep Trophy is a domestic cricket tournament played in India. Matches took place in a test match format with a red ball, 90 overs five day game. It gives chance to the best players from all over the country.
Many famous Indian cricketers have performed excellent in the tournament. Which helps them in getting selected for the national team. It gives many aspiring cricketers a chance to show their skills and get noticed for selection in the national team.
What is the Duleep Trophy?
The Duleep Trophy 2024 is a must-watch for sports fans who loves exciting cricket. The best players will be divided into four teams. Some players might miss the first round because they are playing for the national team. While some of them will miss the rest of the tournament as they have to play against Bangladesh. Some injured players will join the team in second and third round of the tournament. This tournament promises exciting matches that could go down to the close last ball competitions!
History of the Duleep Trophy
The Duleep Trophy is named after a former cricketer, Duleepsinhji. It started in 1961 and was originally played with teams from different parts of India—North, South, East, West, and Central. The first tournament was won by the West Zone.
For years, the tournament used a knockout format, but in 2016, the BCCI decided to change it to a round-robin format with three teams competing to win the title. Later, Some matches have even been played with a pink ball too. The Duleep Trophy was paused for three years because of COVID-19 but started again in 2022, introducing the North-East zone. This year, there will be four teams: India A, India B, India C, and India D.
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Tournament Format – Duleep Trophy
The Duleep Trophy will be played in the Test match format using a red ball. Each match will last 5 days, with 90 overs bowled each day, and there will be 4 innings total. For the 2024 Duleep Trophy, 4 teams will play against each other in a round-robin format. There will be 6 matches, with each team playing 3 games. The team with the most points after all 6 matches will be the champion.
Group Stages and Playoffs
In this year’s Duleep Trophy, there will be 6 matches, with each team playing 3 games. The team that earns the most points after all the matches will be crowned the champion.
Points and Qualification
Here’s how teams earn points –
- Win by an innings or 10 wickets – 7 points
- Outright win – 6 points
- Lead after the first innings but no outright win – 3 points
- Loss after the first innings – 1 point
Participating Teams
- India A
- India B
- India C
- India D
Match Schedule and Fixtures for Duleep Trophy 2024
Here is the complete match schedule for the Duleep Trophy 2024. There will be six test matches played between September 5 and September 22, 2024.
| Date | Match | Time | Venue |
| Sep 5 – 8, 2024 | India A vs. India B | 9:30 AM IST | 1st Match – Bengaluru, M.Chinnaswamy Stadium |
| Sep 5 – 8, 2024 | India C vs. India D | 9:30 AM IST | 2nd Match – Anantapur, Rural Development Trust Stadium |
| Sep 12 – 15, 2024 | India A Vs India D | 9:30 AM IST | 3rd Match • Anantapur, Rural Development Trust Stadium |
| Sep 12 – 15, 2024 | India B VS India C | 6:00 PM IST | 4th Match • Anantapur, Rural Development Trust Stadium B |
| Sep 19 – 22, 2024 | India B vs India D | 6:00 PM IST | 5th Match • Anantapur, ACA ADCA Ground |
| Sep 19 – 22, 2024 | India A vs India C | 6:00 PM IST | 6th Match • Anantapur, Rural Development Trust Stadium |
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Teams and Squads of Duleep Trophy 2024
The Duleep Trophy 2024 has four teams, each led by a top player. Here are the teams and their captains:
- India A Shubman Gill will be the captain for the first match. Since he will be playing in the Test match against Bangladesh, Mayank Agarwal will take over as captain for the rest of the tournament.
- India B: Abhimanyu Easwaran, big name in Indian domestic circuit, also a reliable opener with lots of experience in domestic cricket, will lead this team.
- India C: Ruturaj Gaikwad, we have seen in IPL a lot, where he was the highest run scorer for his team. He can change the gear in his batting, known for his consistent scoring, captain.
- India D: Shreyas Iyer, one of India’s best middle-order batsmen, will lead this team.
Team Overviews & Key Player Profiles and Team Squads of Duleep Trophy 2024
Here are some key players to watch out for from each team:
India A
- Mayank Agarwal (C): A very experienced batsman with lots of international Test match experience.
- Riyan Parag: An all-rounder who recently debut for India against Sri Lanks, known for his aggressive batting and handy bowling. He is also good in the filed. We have seen him leading the teams in other domestic games.
- Tilak Varma: A young all-rounder and talented batsman to keep an eye on. He can bowl off-spin whenever needed. We have seen him in IPL, where he has won the games for his team.
- Shivam Dube: A powerful all-rounder who bat left handed, known for hitting big sixes and bowling fast.
- Prasidh Krishna: A fast bowler who can challenge any batsman with his pace, accuracy, and line. He is an Indian capped player, who has played all three formats for the team.
Other Key Players: Khaleel Ahmed, Avesh Khan, Shams Mulani, Akshay Wadkar.
India B
- Abhimanyu Easwaran (C): A dependable opener with lots of experience in domestic cricket.
- Sarfaraz Khan: A rising star known for scoring big runs and making his mark with a century in his debut international Test match.
- Washington Sundar: A skilled Indian capped all-rounder who has played for India in all format, known for his Tests matches contribution in Australia, contributing with both bat and ball. He helped team in winning games.
- Navdeep Saini: Indian capped fast bowler known for generating high speeds. He has also played in international Test matches for India. He has made his international debut against New Zealand.
- Rinku Singh: A strong middle-order batsman recently added to the team. He is still to be tested in the test games.
Other Key Players: Mukesh Kumar, Rahul Chahar, Suyash Prabhudessai.
India C
- Ruturaj Gaikwad (C): A top-order batsman known for his consistent performances in domestic cricket.
- Sai Sudharsan: A young player making a name in both domestic cricket and the IPL.
- Suryakumar Yadav: A world-class batsman, though he will miss the first round of the tournament.
- Umran Malik: India’s fastest bowler, who can bowl over 150 km/h. He has already shown his talent in the IPL and played for India in T20 matches.
- Mayank Markande: A talented leg-spinner who had a great season in the IPL and domestic cricket.
Other Key Players: Rajat Patidar, Hrithik Shokeen, Sandeep Warrier.
India D
- Shreyas Iyer (C): A middle-order batsman who played for India but was dropped after the Test series against England. He will be leading India D this year.
- Devdutt Padikkal: A talented batsman who has shown great skill in domestic cricket. He has also played for India as a middle-order batter in Test matches.
- Sanju Samson: A wicketkeeper-batsman known for his powerful hitting and ability to take the team forward.
- Arshdeep Singh: A left-arm fast bowler who is excellent in death overs. He is aiming for a spot in India’s Test team.
- Axar Patel: A skilled left-arm spinner and batsman who can change the game with his bowling, batting, and fielding.
Other Key Players: Atharva Taide, Akash Sengupta, Nishant Sindhu.
Top Players and Performances in the Duleep Trophy
When we talk about the best players in the history of the Duleep Trophy, we find many cricket legends on the list –
Player Profiles
Wasim Jaffer
He didn’t do as well in international cricket, but in the Duleep Trophy, he played from 1997 to 2013. In 54 innings, he scored 2,545 runs with a great batting average of 55.32.
Vikram Rathour
He was the Indian team’s batting coach for a few years. He played the Duleep Trophy from 1993 to 2002, scoring 2,265 runs in 45 innings with a batting average of 51.47.
Rising Stars
This season, many young talents are expected to shine –
- Musheer Khan – An all-rounder who did well in the U19 World Cup. He’s a right-hand batter and a left-arm spinner, also known for being a great fielder.
- Ruturaj Gaikwad – He is a consistent batsman and a great captain.
- Arshdeep Singh – A left-arm fast bowler aiming to make it into the Indian Test team.
- Avesh Khan – A right-arm pacer who is looking to secure his spot in the Indian side
Venue Details
Here’s a quick look at where the Duleep Trophy matches will take place:
M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru
The first match between India A and India B will be held here. It’s famous for its lively atmosphere and has hosted many important national and international matches.
Rural Development Trust Stadium, Anantapur
This stadium will host the second, third, and sixth matches. It’s a well-known ground for domestic cricket, providing a great setting for competitive matches.
Rural Development Trust Stadium B, Anantapur
This ground will host the fourth match between India B and India C.
ACA ADCA Ground, Anantapur
The fifth match, between India B and India D, will be played here.
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Statistics and Records
All-Time Records
- Most Titles: West Zone with 14 titles
- Most Runs: Wasim Jaffer with 2545 runs
- Most Wickets: Narendra Hirwani with 126 wickets
- Highest Team Total: 868 runs by North Zone (1987)
- Lowest Team Total: 48 runs by North Zone (1961)
- Most Dismissals by Wicketkeeper: Parthiv Patel with 88 dismissals
- Most Catches: Wasim Jaffer with 41 catches
Ticket Information for Duleep Trophy 2024
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Frequently Ask Questions
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