Overview

• Central Zone posted 511 in their first innings, converting an overnight 384/5 into a 362-run lead.
• South Zone were 129/2 at stumps on Day 3, still 233 behind, after an unbroken stand between Ricky Bhui and Smaran Ravichandran.
• Live updates on Day 4 reported Deepak Chahar striking to keep Central on top as they hunted early breakthroughs.
• Rathod anchored Central with 194, supported by Saransh Jain’s 69, before a late collapse saw the last four wickets fall for 11; Gurjapneet Singh and Ankit Sharma took four each.
• Both teams were missing several regulars due to India A call-ups for multi-day games against Australia, reshaping line-ups and opportunities.