East Zone lifting Duleep Trophy title back in 2012-13 (Source- K Sivaraman/X.com]East Zone have ended a long wait for Duleep Trophy glory, producing a commanding performance against South Zone in the 2026 final in Chennai to reclaim the prestigious domestic title after more than a decade.At the heart of their Duleep Trophy triumph was captain Ishan Kishan, whose magnificent 270-run innings powered East Zone to a mammoth 708 in their first innings, putting South Zone under immense pressure from the outset.South Zone could manage only 336 in reply, conceding a massive 372-run first-innings lead. East Zone didn't declare their second innings and posted 388 runs for seven wickets, ultimately securing the Duleep Trophy 2026 title. But when was the last time East Zone won the Duleep Trophy before their 2026 title triumph?East Zone Last Won the Duleep Trophy in 2012-13 season The last time East Zone won the Duleep Trophy was in the 2012-13 season in October 2012, when they defeated Central Zone in the final under captain Natraj Behera at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai. East Zone’s 2012-13 Duleep Trophy triumph came in a rain-affected final against Central Zone. The match could not produce a result, and the first-innings lead became decisive, handing East Zone the Duleep Trophy title.Interestingly, the 2026 Duleep Trophy final has followed a similar script. East Zone again secured the title after taking a first-innings lead, this time against South Zone at the MA Chidambaram Stadium, making their latest Duleep Trophy win remarkably similar to their previous title.Ishank Jaggi, Iresh Saxena Starred in East Zone’s Last Duleep Trophy WinThe last time East Zone won the Duleep Trophy was in the 2012-13 season, when Ishank Jaggi’s century and Iresh Saxena’s five-wicket haul helped East Zone defeat Central Zone on first-innings lead and lift the coveted title.The Duleep Trophy final in Chennai was heavily affected by relentless rain, with almost two days lost. Play finally began on the second day, but only 31.2 overs were possible, with East Zone asked to bat first.Also Read: Mohammed Shami Warned By Umpire In Duleep Trophy Final; Reason OutCentral Zone made an early impact, reducing East Zone to 64/3 by the end of the second day. Ishank Jaggi remained composed at one end, producing a brilliant unbeaten century while wickets continued falling around him as East Zone managed 232 in their first innings.In reply, Central Zone collapsed to 189, with East Zone’s spinners Iresh Saxena and Anustup Majumdar sharing nine wickets. Saxena claimed a five-wicket haul, giving East Zone a decisive 43-run lead to lift the Duleep Trophy 2012-13 title.How Many Times Have East Zone Won the Duleep Trophy?East Zone have won the Duleep Trophy three times, with Ishan Kishan’s side creating history in Chennai by winning the 2026 title. The triumph ended their 14-year wait for the prestigious domestic championship.SeasonSelectAdd Row AboveAdd Row BelowAdd Column RightAdd Column LeftDelete RowDelete ColumnDelete TableOpponent in FinalSelectAdd Row AboveAdd Row BelowAdd Column RightAdd Column LeftDelete RowDelete ColumnDelete TableVenueSelectAdd Row AboveAdd Row BelowAdd Column RightAdd Column LeftDelete RowDelete ColumnDelete TableWin MarginSelectAdd Row AboveAdd Row BelowAdd Column RightAdd Column LeftDelete RowDelete ColumnDelete Table2011-12SelectAdd Row AboveAdd Row BelowAdd Column RightAdd Column LeftDelete RowDelete ColumnDelete TableCentral ZoneSelectAdd Row AboveAdd Row BelowAdd Column RightAdd Column LeftDelete RowDelete ColumnDelete TableIndoreSelectAdd Row AboveAdd Row BelowAdd Column RightAdd Column LeftDelete RowDelete ColumnDelete TableWon by an innings and 20 runsSelectAdd Row AboveAdd Row BelowAdd Column RightAdd Column LeftDelete RowDelete ColumnDelete Table2012-13SelectAdd Row AboveAdd Row BelowAdd Column RightAdd Column LeftDelete RowDelete ColumnDelete TableCentral ZoneSelectAdd Row AboveAdd Row BelowAdd Column RightAdd Column LeftDelete RowDelete ColumnDelete TableChennaiSelectAdd Row AboveAdd Row BelowAdd Column RightAdd Column LeftDelete RowDelete ColumnDelete TableWon on first innings lead SelectAdd Row AboveAdd Row BelowAdd Column RightAdd Column LeftDelete RowDelete ColumnDelete Table2026-27SelectAdd Row AboveAdd Row BelowAdd Column RightAdd Column LeftDelete RowDelete ColumnDelete TableSouth ZoneSelectAdd Row AboveAdd Row BelowAdd Column RightAdd Column LeftDelete RowDelete ColumnDelete TableChennaiSelectAdd Row AboveAdd Row BelowAdd Column RightAdd Column LeftDelete RowDelete ColumnDelete TableWon on first innings leadSelectAdd Row AboveAdd Row BelowAdd Column RightAdd Column LeftDelete RowDelete ColumnDelete Table(East Zone Duleep Trophy wins)Before the 2026 Duleep Trophy triumph, East Zone had won the title twice, in the 2011-12 and 2012-13 seasons. Both of those Duleep Trophy victories came under captain Natraj Behera, making him a key figure in East Zone’s title-winning history.The first Duleep Trophy title for East Zone came in the 2011-12 season in February 2012, when Wriddhiman Saha’s magnificent 170 and Mohammed Shami’s eight wickets helped East Zone defeat Central Zone by an innings and 20 runs in the final at Indore.Also Read: Most Runs By Indian Batters vs Afghanistan In T20Is Till September 2026
