The Duleep Trophy, a cornerstone of Indian domestic cricket, is set to kick off the 2024-25 cricket season. Scheduled to begin on September 5, 2024, this prestigious tournament marks the start of an action-packed domestic calendar.
The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has unveiled the fixtures for the season. This edition of the Duleep Trophy will see a departure from the recent zonal format, as the tournament returns to a team-based structure.
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In today's story with The Sporting News, let's take a look at the format, schedule and the venues for Duleep Trophy 2024-25.
What is the format of Duleep Trophy 2024-25?
The 2024-25 Duleep Trophy will be the 17th edition of the tournament. This year, the competition will feature four teams: India A, India B, India C, and India D.
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The teams will be selected by the BCCI and national selectors. The tournament will be held from September 5 to September 22, 2024.
Unlike recent years, this season will not follow the zonal format. The tournament will follow round-robin format with no knockouts and will feature 6 matches.
What is the schedule for Duleep Trophy 2024-25?
| Date | Match |
| Sep 05 - Sep 08 | Team A vs Team B |
| Sep 05 - Sep 08 | Team C vs Team D |
| Sep 12 - Sep 15 | Team A vs Team D |
| Sep 12 - Sep 15 | Team B vs Team C |
| Sep 19 - Sep 22 | Team B vs Team D |
| Sep 19 - Sep 22 | Team A vs Team C |
What are the venues for Duleep Trophy 2024-25?
Two venues will be used for Duleep Trophy 2024-25:
- ACA ADCA Ground, Anantapur
- Rural Development Trust Stadium, Anantapur
Following the Duleep Trophy, the domestic season will continue with the Irani Cup and the Ranji Trophy. The season will also include white-ball tournaments like the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy and the Vijay Hazare Trophy.