Duleep Trophy 2025 Semifinals Day 2 Live Updates From Bengaluru: Hello and welcome to the live blog of the Duleep Trophy Semifinals, South Zone vs North Zone, West Zone vs Central Zone, day 2 in Bengaluru.
Ruturaj Gaikwad stole the show on day one of the Duleep Trophy semifinal in Bengaluru, smashing a superb 184 to guide West Zone to 363/6 against Central Zone.
Coming in after early setbacks with Yashasvi Jaiswal and Shreyas Iyer falling cheaply, Gaikwad anchored the innings with a fluent 206-ball knock. His innings, laced with class and composure, marked his second straight century following a 133 for Maharashtra in the Buchi Babu tournament last month.
Tanush Kotian (65*) and Shardul Thakur (24*) were unbeaten at stumps, giving West Zone strong momentum heading into day two.
