Jammu And Kashmir Team Celebrates Historic Ranji Trophy Victory

In a historic moment for Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) cricket, the team clinched their maiden Ranji Trophy title on February 28, 2026, after a remarkable victory over Karnataka. The match concluded in a draw, with J&K winning based on their first-innings lead of 291 runs. Captain Paras Dogra expressed his overwhelming emotions, stating, "I cannot explain and I don't have any words. It is the biggest thing in my life." The team's first-innings total of 584 was bolstered by significant contributions from Shubham Pundir, who scored 121 runs, and Qamran Iqbal, who remained unbeaten at 160 runs in the second innings. Auqib Nabi's exceptional bowling performance, which included taking 60 wickets throughout the season, earned him the Player of the Series title, further solidifying his impact on the team's success.