AB de Villiers also shared his views on Team India's overall squad, saying that defining key roles would be for them against a dangerous Afghanistan side.

Vaibhav had the last laugh as East Zone ended its 13-year wait for the Duleep Trophy title, beating South Zone on the basis of a first-innings lead.

The ongoing Duleep Trophy might not have panned out in his favour, but South Zone captain Tilak Varma has set a new goal for himself -- winning the upcoming three-match T20I series against Afghanistan.

Ishan Kishan and South Zone skipper Tilak Varma underlined their red ball chops with 99 and 80 respectively, but former's half-century has more contextual value as it placed East Zone firmly on course for a Duleep Trophy triumph.

East Zone vs South Zone, Duleep Trophy Final: Ishan Kishan-led East Zone are on course to win the Duleep Trophy final over Tilak Varma-led South Zone.

India internationals Mohammed Shami and Mukesh Kumar starred with the ball as East Zone ended Day 3 of the Duleep Trophy final against South Zone here at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in ascendancy.

Duleep Trophy Final Highlights, East Zone vs South Zone: East Zone reached 708 all out in 163 overs at Stumps on Day 2 of the Duleep Trophy final against South Zone

Vaibhav Sooryavanshi and South Zone captain Tilak Varma shared a sledging moment during the match, with both laughing after the exchange.

Duleep Trophy Final Live Score, East Zone vs South Zone Live Updates:Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, Devdutt Padikkal and Tilak Varma will be eager to amplify their recent red ball gains while Mohammed Siraj will look to rediscover his rhythm

Duleep Trophy Final Score, East Zone vs South Zone Updates: Ishan Kishan's century and Kumar Kushagra's fifty put East Zone in command on Day 1 of the Duleep Trophy final.