Rajat Patidar's magnificent hundred steered Central Zone into a commanding position on day two of the Duleep Trophy 2025 final against South Zone. Patidar's 101 off 115 contained 12 fours and two sixes. When he fell, Central were 260-4, 111 runs ahead of South's first innings. He entered the final with scores of 125 (96), 66 (72) and 77 (84).