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First Ever Ranji Trophy title won by Jammu and Kashmir.
¨ The 2025–26 Ranji Trophy title was won for
the first time by Jammu and Kashmir after defeating a Karnataka cricket team
side in the final.
¨ A historic turnaround was witnessed as
India’s premier first-class domestic title was secured by a team that had often
not been considered serious contenders in its 67-year Ranji history.
¨ The victory was achieved through a stellar
bowling performance by Auqib Nabi and centuries from Shubham Pundir and Qamran
Iqbal in the two innings.
¨ The triumph marked only the 47th win in their
346th Ranji match since their debut in 1960.
¨ Jammu and Kashmir posted a massive 584 in the
first innings at Hubballi, supported by Pundir’s 121.
¨ In the second innings, 342 for 4 was declared
by Jammu and Kashmir, with Iqbal remaining unbeaten on 160 and Sahil Lotra
scoring 101 in a 197-run partnership.
¨ Throughout the season, only one defeat was
suffered by Jammu and Kashmir, which came against Mumbai in Srinagar.
¨ Jammu and Kashmir's Shubham Pundir was named
Player of the Match for his crucial century of 121 against Karnataka.
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Jammu and Kashmir fast bowler Aaqib Nabi was named Player of the Series
for taking 60 wickets in 10 matches.