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Indian cricket world reacts to Jammu and Kashmir creating history by winning the first Ranji Trophy by defeating star-studded Karnataka in the final.

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Jammu and Kashmir Wrote an immortal chapter in Indian domestic cricket by winning its first title. ranji trophy Won the title by defeating the eight-time champion on 28 February 2026 Karnataka On Hubli ground.

Entering the finals as a spirited underdog Paras DograThe -led team displayed excellent tactical discipline and mental toughness to secure the championship by taking a huge first innings lead. The win marks the pinnacle of a 67-year journey that has forever changed the cricketing landscape of the region as they defeated a Karnataka unit studded with several Test stars.

From -Shubham Pundirfoundational century of Auqib Nabideadly speed of and Qamran IqbalDefiance on the final day, it was a collective victory for a team that refused to be intimidated by legacy. As the match ended in a draw with J&K leading by 633 runs, scenes of joy in the dressing room signaled a new era for the team.

The patience of Shubham Pundir and the resilience of Jammu and Kashmir’s middle order led to a mammoth score of 584 runs.

Jammu and Kashmir’India’s first title was built on the impressive score of 584 made in the first innings, an effort which saw them bowl Karnataka out of the game for more than seven tough sessions. After electing to bat on the real Hubli surface, Jammu and Kashmir lost early wickets, but -Shubham Pundir Displaying exemplary composure against the pace of the innings, he scored a brilliant innings of 121 runs off 247 balls. Prasidh Krishna.

The beauty of the innings lay in its collective contribution, as five other batsmen crossed the fifty-run mark to dismantle Karnataka’s bowling rhythm. yawar hassan (88) gave a fast start while being captain Paras Dogra (70) and Kanhaiya Wadhawan (70) Strengthened the middle order with professional restraint.

Even as Krishna began a late collapse to end with 5/98, Sahil Lotra (72) and Abdul Samad (61) ensured that the tail wags enough to take the score past 550. This huge score not only exhausted Karnataka’s fielders but also created immense pressure on the scoreboard, setting the stage for Jammu and Kashmir’s bowlers to attack with a defensive cushion. The sheer amount of runs scored in 173 overs sent a clear message that J&K is no longer content to be mere partners, but is ready to dictate its own terms in Hubli.

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Auqib Nabi’s emphatic five-wicket haul dismantled Karnataka’s star-studded lineup

Karnataka got a storm named Storm in response to the huge score Auqib NabiWhose sensational spell of 5/54 effectively decided the fate of the Ranji Trophy. Nabi, the season’s leading wicket-taker, displayed a masterclass in swing and seam bowling to remove the stalwarts of Karnataka’s batting order within the first two sessions.

He first surprised the domestic audience by trapping KL Rahul out on just 13 runs Karun Nair For a golden duck with a delivery that rattles the off-stump. while experienced Mayank Agarwal Fought a brilliant lone battle with the score at 160, they got virtually no support as Nabi came back to clean up the tail and take a decisive first innings lead of 291 runs.

supported by Yudhveer Singh And Abid MushtaqThe Jammu and Kashmir attack kept up the pressure and bowled out the eight-time champions for just 293 runs in 93.3 overs. Seeing Karnataka’s frontline batsmen struggle to deal with Nabi’s pace served as a symbolic demise of the guard in domestic dominance. By gaining the lead, J&K had mathematically got a grip on the trophy, leaving Karnataka with the impossible task of securing an outright win on a deteriorating track on the final day.

Ranji Trophy final: Qamran Iqbal and Sahil Lottra’s two centuries seal historic draw and first title

With a huge lead, Jammu and Kashmir used the last two days in a professional manner to oust Karnataka from the contest and eventually declared their second innings at 342/4. Despite early wobbles at 12/2 against Prasidh Krishna, Qamran Iqbal Played the innings of his life, remaining unbeaten on 160, to ensure there was no hindrance late on.

they were brilliantly supported Sahil LotraWho completed his maiden first-class century (101*) in an unmatched partnership of 197 runs, taking his lead to a staggering 633 runs. The disappointment in the Karnataka camp was evident as the captain Devdutt Padikkal were forced to use part-time bowlers such as KL Rahul And Karun Nair To settle overs on a flat pitch on the fifth day.

The announcement finally came at 2:10 pm, followed by a formal handshake between the two captains and massive celebration among the Jammu and Kashmir players and traveling supporters. This final act of dominance ensured that J&K finished play on the final day without losing a single session, a fitting end to a campaign where they had only lost one match. as soon as the trophy was hoisted Paras DograThis marked the end of a 67-year wait and the beginning of a great legacy for Jammu and Kashmir cricket.

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