First-time finalists Jammu & Kashmir made a resounding statement against eight-time champions Karnataka on Day 1 of the Ranji Trophy 2025-26 final, at the KSCA Hubli Cricket Ground on Tuesday.
Jammu and Kashmir captain Paras Dogra has won the toss and elected to bat first against Karnataka in the Ranji Trophy 2025-26 final at Hubballi's KSCA Stadium on Tuesday.
Jammu and Kashmir captain Paras Dogra expressed confidence and said the team will not try anything "too extraordinary" ahead of their Ranji Trophy 2025-26 final against Karnataka starting Tuesday.
Nabi's remarkable nine-wicket haul, which included a first-innings fifer and important batting contributions from skipper Paras Dogra and Abdul Samad, proved decisive as J-K defeated a star-studded, in-form Bengal unit at their own backyard by six wickets to march into their first-ever Ra
J-K defeated Bengal by six wickets to enter the final, where they will clash with Karnataka for the title clash at the KSCA Hubballi Cricket Stadium, commencing on February 24.
Jammu and Kashmir skipper Paras Dogra joined an elite list by becoming only the second player after Wasim Jaffer to score 10,000 runs in Ranji Trophy history.
At the end of the fourth round, Vidarbha is at the top with 19 points, with two wins and two draws, followed by Jammu and Kashmir (18 points with two wins and two draws). Andhra Pradesh and UP are the other two teams in the top four.
Akash achieved this accomplishment during his side's Plate Group Ranji Trophy match against Arunachal Pradesh in Surat. During the match, he reached his half-century in just 11 balls, a record in the format, smashing eight sixes in a row --a feat unprecedented in first-class cricket, accordi
After the 2018-19 season, this marks Kerala's second appearance in the Ranji semis. On the other hand, Jammu and Kashmir's wait to reach the final four continues, as per Wisden. However, their performance is still commendable as they went eight matches without a defeat during the ongoing edi