[WATCH] Jammu And Kashmir Script History, Edge Karnataka To Clinch Maiden Ranji Trophy Title

After nearly seven decades of waiting, Jammu and Kashmir have finally etched their name in history as Ranji Trophy winners. Under the leadership of Paras Dogra, the team achieved a landmark triumph on Saturday in the 2025–26 final against Karnataka at the KSCA Hubli Cricket Ground in Hubli.

Although the summit clash ended without a result, J&K were declared champions based on their dominant first-innings advantage. They outplayed the eight-time titleholders with the bat, occupying the crease for close to two and a half days to seal a memorable victory.

After Dogra called time on the second innings at 342/4, the skippers from both sides mutually decided to shake hands and settle for a draw. Moments later, the entire Jammu and Kashmir contingent rushed onto the ground to begin their historic celebrations.

Earlier on Sunday, J&K had continued their batting dominance, with opener Qamran Iqbal smashing a hundred after coming into the XI at the last moment in place of the injured Shubham Khajuria. The outcome had virtually been decided by the end of Day Four, which was clear from Karnataka’s approach on the final morning.

𝐇𝐈𝐒𝐓𝐎𝐑𝐘 𝐅𝐎𝐑 𝐉𝐀𝐌𝐌𝐔 & 𝐊𝐀𝐒𝐇𝐌𝐈𝐑! 🏆

🎥 An outpouring of pure, unadulterated emotion as J&K conquer the summit to claim their first-ever #RanjiTrophy crown 🫡

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— BCCI Domestic (@BCCIdomestic) February 28, 2026

Their frontline pacers, Prasidh Krishna and Vijaykumar Vyshak, were not handed a single over. Instead, skipper Devdutt Padikkal shuffled his bowling options between Shreyas Gopal, Vidyadhar Patil and Shikhar Shetty, while also tossing the ball to part-time options KL Rahul and Karun Nair as the match drifted towards its inevitable conclusion.

Iqbal Hits Century As J&K Batters Stay Steady

Jammu and Kashmir’s overnight batters showed no signs of haste, steadily working their way through the opening session with composure. Iqbal needed 28 balls to progress from 94 to his century, eventually reaching the landmark with a four off spinner Shreyas Gopal. During that phase, he also overturned a caught-behind verdict on 98 after successfully opting for a review.

The side added 99 runs in 38 overs during the morning session without losing a wicket, heading into lunch at 285/4 after 95 overs. From the stands, J&K Chief Minister Omar Abdullah and BCCI president Mithun Manhas witnessed the closing stages as Dogra’s team completed the formalities and sealed a historic triumph.

Earlier in the match, J&K had chosen to bat first after winning the toss. A brilliant hundred from Shubham Pundir, along with fifties by Shail Lotra, Kanhaiya Wadhawan and Dogra, guided them to an imposing total of 584 before being bowled out.

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