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East Zone won the 2026-27 Duleep Trophy after the final against South Zone ended in a draw at Chepauk, Chennai. East Zone secured the title based on their commanding first-innings lead after South Zone were dismissed for 336 runs. East Zone had scored 708 runs in their first innings and later declared at 388/7, leaving South Zone with no realistic opportunity to force a result. Kounain Quraishi was one of the highlights of the final, scoring an unbeaten 116 for his maiden first-class century. Captain Ishan Kishan also played a crucial role, scoring 270 and 80 and earning the Player of the Match award.