Deodhar Trophy 2023 Final Winner, Prize Money, Most Runs and Wickets, Awards Winners List: In the group stage of the 2023 Deodhar Trophy, South Zone won all their matches to qualify for the championship match and despite a stiff challenge from East Zone in the summit clash, the Duleep Trophy champions proved unstoppable. Ultimately, South Zone won by 45 runs to lift the Deodhar Trophy.
Know about the 2023 Deodhar Trophy Winner Prize Money with a List of Prize Winners.
The 2023 Deodhar Trophy Championship match was played at the Cricket Association Puducherry Sichem Ground on 3 August and South Zone elected to bat after winning the toss. They managed to post 307 runs in 50 overs riding on a strong 181-run opening partnership between Rohan Kunnummal and skipper Mayank Agarwal. Notably, Rohan scored 107 off 75 balls and Mayank managed to score 63 off 83 balls.
In reply to a mammoth target of 308, East Zone was struggling and was 115/5 after 24.4 overs. However, explosive batting from Riyan Parag and Kumar Kushagra gave them some ray of hope. Riyan scored 95 runs in just 65 balls and Kushagra scored 68 runs in 58 balls. After Kushagra’s dismissal, East Zone lost their rhythm and lost wickets in quick succession. Ultimately, they were bowled out for 283 with 23 balls to spare and lost by 45 runs.
Deodhar Trophy 2023: List of Awards & Winners
Although he was unfortunate to lose out in the 2023 Deodhar Trophy final, Riyan Parag’s amazing performance during the tournament made him the highest run-scorer with 354 runs. Additionally, he was adjudged as the Player of the Series for his contribution to East Zone’s stupendous performance.
Elsewhere, South Zone opener Rohan Kunnumal scored 107 in the summit clash to earn the Player of the Final award. It has been confirmed that South Zone will earn Rs 40 lakh as prize money as champions of the 2023 Deodhar Trophy. Meanwhile, East Zone will earn prize money of Rs 20 lakh for being the runner-up.
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