IndiaOn Day 3 of the Duleep Trophy final between East Zone and South Zone, the South Zone team faces the challenge of chasing a massive first innings score of 708 runs by East Zone. The match resumed with South Zone opener Narayan Jagadeesan and Ricky Bhui batting, while veteran bowlers Mohammed Shami and Mukesh Kumar started with the new ball. Reports suggest the pitch remains flat, offering little assistance to bowlers, though some late swing may trouble the batsmen. The article highlights concerns over South Zone's captain Tilak Varma's decision-making, particularly his choice of defensive fielding arrangements, which may hinder the team's chances of mounting a competitive chase.
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