The Duleep Trophy 2026 gets underway on August 23, with East Zone taking on North East Zone at the BCCI Centre of Excellence in Bengaluru. Vaibhav Sooryavanshi will be one of the biggest attractions, with the 15-year-old serving as East Zone's vice-captain.

The match also features established names including Ishan Kishan, Mohammed Shami and Abhimanyu Easwaran. Here's everything you need to know about the Duleep Trophy 2026 quarter-final, including the date, start time, live streaming and TV telecast details.

East Zone vs North East Zone: Date, Time And Venue

The East Zone vs North East Zone Duleep Trophy quarter-final will be played on Sunday, August 23, 2026, at the BCCI Centre of Excellence in Bengaluru.

The match will begin at 9:30 AM IST, with the toss scheduled for 9:00 AM IST.

Vaibhav Sooryavanshi will have an opportunity to strengthen his red-ball credentials after making a name for himself in T20 cricket.

The teenager has played eight first-class matches for Bihar, scoring 207 runs in 12 innings at an average of 17.25. His highest score in the format is 93.

Where To Watch Duleep Trophy 2026 Live In India?

Fans looking to watch the East Zone vs North East Zone match online can follow the live stream on the JioHotstar app and website.

The match will also be available on Star Sports television channels in India, subject to the broadcaster's scheduled coverage.

Duleep Trophy 2026 Live Streaming Details

Match: East Zone vs North East Zone
Tournament: Duleep Trophy 2026
Date: August 23, 2026
Venue: BCCI Centre of Excellence, Bengaluru
Toss: 9:00 AM IST
Match start: 9:30 AM IST
Live streaming: JioHotstar app and website
TV telecast: Star Sports network

Ishan Kishan, Shami And Sooryavanshi Headline East Zone

East Zone have named a strong squad for the contest, with Ishan Kishan taking charge as captain and Sooryavanshi serving as vice-captain.

Mohammed Shami will add international experience to the bowling attack, while Abhimanyu Easwaran, Kumar Kushagra, Shahbaz Ahmed and Mukesh Kumar are among the other notable names.

For Sooryavanshi, the match represents another opportunity to adapt to the demands of red-ball cricket. His explosive performances in T20 cricket have made him one of India's most talked-about young batters, but his first-class record remains an area where he will look to improve.

East Zone vs North East Zone Squads

East Zone: Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, Abhimanyu Easwaran, Ishan Kishan (captain/wicketkeeper), Subhranshu Senapati, Virat Singh, Shahbaz Ahmed, Anukul Roy, Abhijit K Sarkar, Mukesh Kumar, Mohammed Shami, Denish Das, Kumar Kushagra, Sudip Kumar Gharami, Suraj Sindhu Jaiswal, Shikhar Mohan.

North East Zone: Kangabam Priyojit Singh, Rongsen Jonathan (captain), Kishan Lyngdoh, Arpit Subash Bhatewara (wicketkeeper), Techi Neri, Joseph Lalthankhuma, Imliwati Lemtur, Robin Limboo, Akash Choudhary, Bishworjit Konthoujam, Pheiroijam Jotin, Ashish Thapa, Lalrempuia, Ronald Longjam, Vino Zhimomi.

Other Duleep Trophy 2026 Quarter-Final

Another quarter-final will see North Zone face West Zone.

West Zone have a strong squad featuring Ruturaj Gaikwad, Prithvi Shaw, Musheer Khan, Shardul Thakur and Shams Mulani. North Zone, meanwhile, include Ayush Badoni, Yash Dhull, Nishant Sindhu, Abdul Samad and Arshdeep Singh.

Both quarter-finals are being played in Bengaluru as the Duleep Trophy enters its knockout stage.