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Most Runs in Duleep Trophy 2026: The title clash of the 2026-27 Duleep Trophy has concluded. Indian batters displayed remarkable form throughout the tournament. East Zone captain Ishan Kishan played a pivotal role with the bat in leading his team to the championship after a 14-year wait. Let us take a look at the performances of the top run-scorers in the 2026 Duleep Trophy.
Ishan Kishan Tops Most Runs Chart With 409 Runs
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East Zone captain Ishan Kishan topped the list of highest run-scorers in the 2026 Duleep Trophy, amassing 409 runs. Although his bat had been relatively quiet prior to the final, he delivered a captain's knock when the team needed it most. In the final, Kishan scored 270 runs in the first innings and 80 runs in the second. He maintained an average of 102.25 and a strike rate of 102.25 throughout the tournament. It was on the back of this historic performance that East Zone clinched the trophy.
Tilak Varma Secures 2nd Spot With 266 Runs
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Meanwhile, South Zone captain Tilak Varma secured the second spot on the list with 266 runs. Varma played a gritty innings of 99 runs against East Zone in the final; however, he finished 143 runs behind Ishan Kishan. Batting in the middle order for South Zone, Varma appeared in excellent touch throughout the tournament but was unable to lead his team to the title.
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Vaibhav Sooryavanshi Finishes at 5th Position
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East Zone's young opening batter, Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, slipped to the fifth position on the list of highest run-scorers in the 2026 Duleep Trophy.
Vaibhav, who scored 44 runs in the first innings and 8 runs in the second innings of the final, finished the tournament with a total of 192 runs. He managed to cross the 50-run mark only once throughout the tournament. This performance fell slightly short of expectations, and Vaibhav needs to further improve his game in red-ball cricket.Top 5 Highest Run-Scorers in Duleep Trophy 2026
The complete list of the top 5 highest run-scorers in the Duleep Trophy 2026
- Ishan Kishan (East Zone): 409 runs
- Tilak Varma (South Zone): 266 runs
- Kumar Kushagra (East Zone): 224 runs
- Sudip Kumar Gharami (East Zone): 193 runs
- Vaibhav Sooryavanshi (East Zone): 192 runs
Also Read: Duleep Trophy 2026 Final Highlights: East Zone Wins Title After 14 Years
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