On the first day of the Duleep Trophy opening round, India A faced off against India B while India C took on India D. Vyshak Vijaykumar of India A claimed two wickets in one over, dismissing India D's Devdutt Padikkal and Anshul Kamboj. Later, India D's captain Aryan Dubey also fell for a nick to the keeper, putting their team in a tough position against a dominating India A. Stay tuned for updates on this intense matchup.
Duleep Trophy 2024: Anantapur Board of Control for Cricket in India
The Duleep Trophy is a first-class cricket tournament in India, organized by the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI). The tournament is named after KS Duleepsinhji, a former Indian cricketer.
The 2024 edition of the Duleep Trophy is scheduled to be held from September 8 to October 10. The tournament will be played across four venues: Anantapur, Chennai, Cuttack, and Nagpur.
Teams Participating
A total of six teams will participate in the 2024 Duleep Trophy:
Format
The tournament will be played in a round-robin format, with each team playing all other teams twice. The top two teams after the round-robin stage will qualify for the final.
Schedule
The schedule for the 2024 Duleep Trophy is as follows:
Top 5 FAQs about the Duleep Trophy
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5. Where was the first Duleep Trophy held?
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