Test specialist Pragyan Ojha's deadly spell (6/48) of left-arm spin bowling enabled South Zone record a crushing innings and 38 runs victory over Central Zone to clinch a place in the Duleep Trophy final. South Zone, who had virtually sealed a final berth on the third day itself after ensuring a first innings lead, declared at 467 for nine having played one over in the morning. Needing 258 runs to avoid innings defeat, Central Zone again batted poorly as they were all out for 220 in only 57.2 overs even before tea on the final day.