The final against Karnataka ended in a draw on Saturday, 28 February 2026, at the KSCA Cricket Ground in Hubballi. But J&K were declared champions because of their huge first-innings lead of 291 runs.
This is a massive moment after 67 years since J&K first played in the Ranji Trophy back in 1959-60. The team, led by captain Paras Dogra, completely dominated the game against a strong Karnataka side that included stars like KL Rahul, Devdutt Padikkal, Mayank Agarwal, and Prasidh Krishna.Click Here To Follow Our WhatsApp Channel
Match Summary
- J&K 1st innings: 584 all out (Shubham Pundir hit 121, Yawer Hassan made 88; Prasidh Krishna took 5 wickets for Karnataka).
- Karnataka 1st innings: 293 all out (Mayank Agarwal scored 160; Auqib Nabi took 5-54 – his seventh five-wicket haul this season).
- J&K 2nd innings: 342 for 4 declared (Qamran Iqbal stayed not out on 160, Sahil Lotra scored 101).
J&K built a lead of over 600 runs overall before declaring. They controlled every day and never let Karnataka fight back. Auqib Nabi was named Player of the Series for his brilliant bowling.
Celebrations are happening across Jammu and Kashmir – people are full of pride! Chief Minister Omar Abdullah has announced a ₹2 crore cash reward for the team and support staff, plus government jobs for the players under special rules for top sports stars.
Many are calling this a proud day for the region and a big boost for cricket here. Players like Auqib Nabi, Qamran Iqbal, Shubham Pundir, and the whole squad are real heroes.
Well done, Team J&K – you’ve inspired so many!
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