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Jammu & Kashmir Wins First-Ever Ranji Trophy Title: In the more than 100-year history of the Ranji Trophy, the moment that has been awaited for decades has finally arrived. Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) has created history by winning the Ranji Trophy title for the first time. J&K won the hearts of millions of fans by defeating home team Karnataka in a thrilling final played at the KSCA Cricket Ground in Hubli.
Match Highlights: J&K vs Karnataka Ranji Final
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- Historic Achievement: Jammu and Kashmir won the Ranji Trophy for the first time.
- Dominance: Defeated Karnataka based on a huge first innings lead.
- Hero of the Match: Shubham Pundir (121 runs) was named 'Player of the Match'.
- Star of the Season: Fast bowler Aaqib Nabi Dar (60 wickets in the entire season) was named 'Player of the Series'.
Jammu & Kashmir Wins Ranji Trophy 2025-26 Final: Match Report
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First Innings: J&K Post a Massive Total
Winning the toss and opting to bat first, Jammu and Kashmir displayed remarkable patience. The team batted for 173.1 overs and posted a mammoth total of 584 runs.
- Shubham Pundir scored a brilliant 121.
- Yawar Hasan (88), captain Paras Dogra (70), Kanhaiya Wadhawan (70), and Sahil Lotra (72) made significant contributions.
- Prasidh Krishna took five wickets for Karnataka, but he failed to stem the run flow.
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Karnataka's Response: Captain Mayank’s 160 Not Enough
In response, Karnataka looked helpless against the sharp bowling of Jammu and Kashmir. The entire team was all out for 293 runs.
- Captain Mayank Agarwal played a fighting innings of 160 runs, but he did not get support from the other end.
- Aqib Nabi Dar again performed brilliantly and took 5 wickets.
Second Innings & Final Verdict
Jammu and Kashmir continued their excellent batting in the second innings and had scored 342 runs by the end of the match. Since the match ended in a draw, Jammu and Kashmir were officially declared the winners based on their First Innings Lead.
Final Scorecard at a Glance
| Team | First Innings | Second Innings | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jammu & Kashmir | 584 (Shubham 121) | 342/all out | Winner |
| Karnataka | 293 (Mayank 160) | - | - |
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