Top 3 youngsters who impressed the most in Duleep Trophy 2026

1. Mohammad Kounain Quraishi

Mohammad Kounain Quraishi was one of the notable young performers in the Duleep Trophy 2026. He featured in the tournament and made an impression with his batting displays, contributing to his side's campaign.

Interestingly, Quraishi was brought into the playing XI by East Zone without any prior red-ball experience at all, meaning that the youngster made his First-Class debut in the prestigious tournament. Across two matches, the Dhanbad-born picked up five wickets.

Regarded as a bowler who can contribute as a tailender, Quraishi impressed everyone with an unbeaten century against the Tilak Varma-led South Zone, showing how he can take up the role of a future all-rounder for India in Test cricket if groomed well.