The Duleep Trophy final will witness a clash between South Zone and West Zone, where players from both the sides will aim to bridge the gap between their collective goal of winning the title and their individual aspirations.
From a team perspective, West Zone has a proud record to defend, having reached 34 Duleep Trophy finals and emerging victorious in 19 of them. They stand as the most successful team in the tournament, and South Zone is determined to end their dominance by securing their 14th title.