The 2024 edition of the Duleep Trophy, a flagship event in India’s domestic cricket season, is all set to commence on September 5, marking the start of the 2024-25 season. Cricket fans across the nation are gearing up to witness high-quality action as some of India’s most talented players compete to lift the prestigious trophy.
This year, the tournament introduces a fresh format, shaking things up with four India teams—India A, India B, India C, and India D—replacing the traditional zonal structure. The matches will be held across two venues: Bengaluru, Karnataka, and Anantapur, Andhra Pradesh.
New Format Brings Fresh Energy
The Duleep Trophy 2024 brings with it a significant format change. Gone are the six zonal teams of the past. Instead, the tournament will now feature four “India” teams selected by national selectors.
This change aims to offer a more competitive and streamlined approach. The teams—India A, B, C, and D—will face off in a round-robin format, with the winner being the side that accumulates the most points across the group stage. Every team will get to play three matches, making each contest crucial for securing the title.
Duleep Trophy Captains Leading From the Front
The leadership roles for the tournament have been handed to some of the biggest names in Indian cricket, adding a layer of excitement for fans. India’s white-ball sensation, Shubman Gill, will take charge of India A. His side features other big names like KL Rahul and Mayank Agarwal, ensuring that they are a team to watch.
India B will be led by the seasoned domestic performer, Abhimanyu Easwaran. His squad boasts talents such as Yashasvi Jaiswal and Rishabh Pant.
On the other side, Chennai Super Kings skipper Ruturaj Gaikwad leads India C, bringing his IPL-winning experience into the mix.
India D will be captained by Shreyas Iyer, who will be eager to showcase his leadership skills as well as his batting prowess. With stalwarts like Axar Patel and Ishan Kishan by his side, Iyer’s India D poses a formidable challenge.
Top Players in Action
The Duleep Trophy is more than just a title hunt; it’s a stage for players to impress ahead of crucial international assignments. Several capped Indian players, including KL Rahul, Arshdeep Singh, Shivam Dube, and Axar Patel, will be in action. Their performances here could shape India’s plans for the upcoming home Test series and the challenging tour of Australia.
In addition to established stars, the tournament is a fantastic platform for young and uncapped players to make their mark. Rising talents such as Riyan Parag, Yash Dayal, and Tilak Varma are looking to cement their places in the national setup, making the competition fiercer than ever.
Duleep Trophy Match Schedule 2024
The tournament begins on September 5, with India A locking horns with India B at the Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru. Simultaneously, India C and India D will face each other at the Rural Development Trust Stadium in Anantapur. The two venues will alternate hosting the matches, ensuring that the cricketing action remains high-quality across the board.
The second round of matches, starting from September 12, sees India A take on India D and India B clash with India C, both at Anantapur. The final round of group stage games will take place from September 19, with India A squaring off against India C, and India B meeting India D.
Duleep Trophy 2024 Full Match Schedule:
- September 5-8:
India A vs India B – M Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru
India C vs India D – Rural Development Trust Stadium, Anantapur - September 12-15:
India A vs India D – Rural Development Trust Stadium, Anantapur
India B vs India C – Rural Development Trust Stadium B, Anantapur - September 19-22:
India A vs India C – Rural Development Trust Stadium, Anantapur
India B vs India D – Rural Development Trust Stadium B, Anantapur
Where to Watch Duleep Trophy 2024
Cricket fans won’t want to miss a single moment of the Duleep Trophy 2024. The tournament will be broadcast live on Sports18 – 3 and Sports18 Khel. For those who prefer streaming, the matches will be available on Jio Cinema, ensuring easy access for fans across the country.
With top-tier players, a revamped format, and a packed schedule, the Duleep Trophy 2024 promises to be an exhilarating start to India’s domestic cricket season. Whether you’re a fan of seasoned stars like Shubman Gill or you’re looking forward to the next generation of cricketers, this tournament will be a treat.
Duleep Trophy 2024 Teams:
India A:
Shubman Gill (C), Mayank Agarwal, KL Rahul, Riyan Parag, Tilak Varma, Shivam Dube, Tanush Kotian, Kuldeep Yadav, Akash Deep, Prasidh Krishna, Khaleel Ahmed, Avesh Khan, Vidwath Kaverappa, Kumar Kushagra, Shaswat Rawat.
India B:
Abhimanyu Easwaran (C), Yashasvi Jaiswal, Sarfaraz Khan, Rishabh Pant (WK), Musheer Khan, Nitish Kumar Reddy, Washington Sundar, Navdeep Saini, Yash Dayal, Mukesh Kumar, Rahul Chahar, R Sai Kishore, Mohit Awasthi, N Jagadeesan (WK).
India C:
Ruturaj Gaikwad (C), Sai Sudharsan, Rajat Patidar, Abishek Porel (WK), Suryakumar Yadav, B Indrajith, Hrithik Shokeen, Manav Suthar, Gaurav Yadav, Vyshak Vijaykumar, Anshul Khamboj, Himanshu Chauhan, Mayank Markande, Aryan Juyal (WK), Sandeep Warrier.
India D:
Shreyas Iyer (C), Atharva Taide, Yash Dubey, Devdutt Padikkal, Ishan Kishan (WK), Ricky Bhui, Saransh Jain, Axar Patel, Arshdeep Singh, Aditya Thakare, Harshit Rana, Tushar Deshpande, Akash Sengupta, KS Bharat (WK), Saurabh Kumar.
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