South Zone’s chase ends early, Tilak Verma dismissed for 99

South Zone began their second innings at 242 for six, looking to trim the deficit. Tilak Verma, unbeaten on 56, and Chama Milind forged a 78‑run partnership that lifted the score to 318. Milind fell for 43, and the momentum stalled. Verma, who was on 99, was the last wicket to fall, edging a delivery for just one run short of a ton. The innings concluded at 336, leaving East Zone with a 385‑run lead.