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Duleep Trophy victory for Central Zone after 11 years, as they defeat South Zone in a thrilling final.
Four Kerala players are part of the South Zone team that will take on North Zone in the semifinal of the Duleep Trophy in Benglauru, starting September 4.
Mohammed Azharuddeen, Salman Nizar, M D Nidheesh and Basil N P are part of the 15-member squad, while Eden Apple Tom is on standby.
K S Bharat donned the wicketkeeper's gloves for India 'D' in the first round.
Set an improbable target of 529 runs for an outright win, South Zone were bowled out for 234 in 71.2 overs.
South Zone trail by 375 runs with four wickets in hand and a full day's play remaining.
The opener remains unbeaten on 209 as West extended the lead to 319 at stumps on day three.
In response to West Zone's total of 270, South Zone were 318/7 at stumps on day two.
Kerala pacer Basil Thampi bagged two wickets for the South Zone while Het Patel remains unbeaten on 96.
The opener brought up his fourth first-class hundred in just his sixth innings since debut off 172 balls.
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