Karnataka vs Jammu & Kashmir Live Score, Ranji Trophy Final: Shubham Pundir slams ton to lead Jammu and Kashmir's run charge against Karnataka
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THE TIMES OF INDIA | Feb 26, 2026, 08:29:37 IST
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Karnataka vs Jammu & Kashmir Live Score, Ranji Trophy Final: Shubham Pundir slams ton to lead Jammu and Kashmir's run charge against Karnataka

Karnataka vs Jammu & Kashmir Live Score, Ranji Trophy Final: Jammu and Kashmir stand on the brink of history as they prepare for their maiden Ranji Trophy final, but their dream run faces its toughest challenge against seasoned giants Karnataka. The underdog side’s journey has been defined by grit and determination, yet overcoming a team of Karnataka’s calibre will require a near-perfect performance.

Karnataka’s dominance this season has been comprehensive. Despite a slow start against Saurashtra, they quickly established themselves as the team to beat, brushing aside strong sides like Mumbai and Uttarakhand with authority. Their formidable batting lineup has been the cornerstone of their success, with KL Rahul, Karun Nair, Devdutt Padikkal and Ravichandran Smaran delivering heavily. Padikkal has also excelled as captain after taking over from Mayank Agarwal, ensuring the team maintained its momentum.

Their strength, however, extends beyond batting. The bowling unit, led by India pacer Prasidh Krishna, has consistently delivered, while all-rounder Shreyas Gopal has been invaluable with both bat and ball. His ability to influence matches in crucial moments has made Karnataka an even more complete side.

Jammu and Kashmir, meanwhile, have relied on their disciplined bowling, spearheaded by Auqib Nabi, whose 55 wickets have powered their historic run. Their victories over Bengal and Madhya Pradesh underline their ability to compete under pressure. Veteran captain Paras Dogra and coach Ajay Sharma will play key roles in keeping the team focused on the big occasion.

However, injury concerns to key players like Shubham Khajuria and Vanshraj Sharma could pose challenges. While Karnataka’s experience and depth give them a clear edge, Jammu and Kashmir will hope their fearless approach can help them script one of the greatest upsets in Ranji Trophy history.
09:41 (IST) Feb 24
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Vidyadhar Patil to Yawer Hassan, Good length on off, Yawer Hassan blocks this around mid off and takes a single.

09:40 (IST) Feb 24
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Vidyadhar Patil to Yawer Hassan, Excellent bowling from Patil as he lands it on a hard length and shapes it back into the batter around his pads. Yawer Hassan gets beaten on the inside as he looks to block. The ball hits the batter on the front pad and a loud appeal for LBW goes around from the Karnataka players. The umpire turns it down.

09:39 (IST) Feb 24
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  • Qamran Iqbal 1 (11)
  • Yawer Hassan 0 (1)
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Vijaykumar Vyshak to Qamran Iqbal, Hard length on off, Qamran Iqbal defends this off his front foot.

09:38 (IST) Feb 24
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Vijaykumar Vyshak to Qamran Iqbal, Around off, on that nagging length from the bowler. Qamran Iqbal pokes at it but gets beaten.

09:38 (IST) Feb 24
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Vijaykumar Vyshak to Qamran Iqbal, Short and around leg, Qamran Iqbal ducks down.

09:37 (IST) Feb 24
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Vijaykumar Vyshak to Qamran Iqbal, Hard length, on off, Qamran Iqbal presses in front and blocks this off the inside through short leg.

09:37 (IST) Feb 24
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Vijaykumar Vyshak to Qamran Iqbal, Good length on the pads, Qamran Iqbal tucks this to mid-wicket.

09:36 (IST) Feb 24
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Vijaykumar Vyshak to Qamran Iqbal, That's a good move from Vijaykumar Vyshak to bowl a bumper first up around middle and leg. This will force the batters not to come onto the front foot and allow a chance to the bowler to make the ball talk with a bit of swing.

09:35 (IST) Feb 24

A good start from Vidyadhar Patil for Karnataka. It will be Vijaykumar Vyshak to bowl alongside Patil.

09:35 (IST) Feb 24
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  • Yawer Hassan 0 (1)
  • Qamran Iqbal 1 (5)
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Vidyadhar Patil to Yawer Hassan, Full and on off, Yawer Hassan dabs this on the bounce to second slip. 

09:34 (IST) Feb 24
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Vidyadhar Patil to Qamran Iqbal, On a length around the pads, Qamran Iqbal flicks this through backward square leg and gets the scorecard ticking with a single.

09:33 (IST) Feb 24
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Vidyadhar Patil to Qamran Iqbal, Back of a length around off, Qamran Iqbal pokes at it this time but gets beaten on the outside.

09:33 (IST) Feb 24
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Vidyadhar Patil to Qamran Iqbal, Good length. wide of off, Qamran Iqbal gives it a good look and doesn't poke at it.

09:32 (IST) Feb 24
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Vidyadhar Patil to Qamran Iqbal, Good length, around off, shaping away from the right-hander. Qamran Iqbal steps across and lets it go.

09:32 (IST) Feb 24
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Vidyadhar Patil to Qamran Iqbal, Right in the channel, just outside off, holding its line. Qamran Iqbal leaves it. 

09:23 (IST) Feb 24

We are all set for the play to begin. Qamran Iqbal has walked out with Yawer Hassan to open for Jammu and Kashmir. It is going to be Vidyadhar Patil to open the attack for Karnataka. 

09:19 (IST) Feb 24

Karnataka (Playing XI) - Devdutt Padikkal (C), Mayank Agarwal, Karun Nair, KL Rahul, Ravichandran Smaran, Kruthik Krishna (WK), Shreyas Gopal, Vidyadhar Patil, Shikhar Shetty, Vijaykumar Vyshak, Prasidh Krishna.

09:19 (IST) Feb 24

Jammu and Kashmir (Playing XI) - Paras Dogra (C), Qamran Iqbal, Yawer Hassan, Shubham Pundir, Abdul Samad, Kanhaiya Wadhawan (WK), Abid Mushtaq, Auqib Nabi, Yudhvir Singh, Sahil Lotra, Sunil Kumar.

09:14 (IST) Feb 24

TOSS - The coin has landed in favor of Paras Dogra of Jammu and Kashmir and Paras has elected to BAT first.

09:09 (IST) Feb 24

We are moments away from the coin flip. Paras Dogra is walking out for Jammu and Kashmir with Devdutt Padikkal to captain Karnataka. Devdutt Padikkal looks to have recovered from that knock he took in the previous contest. Win the Toss and bat first? Well, Karnataka was given an opportunity by the opposition skipper in their semi-final clash but did they not make them pay? Let's see...

09:09 (IST) Feb 24
KAR vs J&K Ranji Trophy Final Live Score: TOSS TIME!
Jammu and Kashmir have won the toss and have opted to bat first against Karnataka.

09:08 (IST) Feb 24
Karnataka vs Jammu & Kashmir Live Score: SQUADS!
Karnataka: Devdutt Padikkal (c), Mayank Agarwal, K.L. Rahul, Karun Nair, K.V. Aneesh, R. Smaran, Shreyas Gopal, Kruthik Krishna, Vysakh Vijayakumar, Vidyadhar Patil, Vidwath Kaverappa, Prasidh Krishna, Mohsin Khan, Shikhar Shetty, K.L. Shrijith.

Jammu and Kashmir: Paras Dogra (c), Abdul Samad, Shubham Khajuria, Qamran Iqbal, Abid Mushtaq, Vivrant Sharma, Rohit Sharma, Umran Malik, Yudhvir Singh, Auqib Nabi, Sunil Kumar, Lone Nasir, Mujtaba Yousuf, Musaif Ajaz, Sahil Lotra, Vanshaj Sharma, Umar Nazir Mir, Kanhaiya Wadhawan, Yawer Hassan.
09:08 (IST) Feb 24
KAR vs J&K Ranji Trophy Final Live Score: Experience advantage vs belief as J&K face defining test
Big-match experience could prove decisive in a contest of this magnitude. Karnataka’s senior core has previously tasted Ranji glory and understands the pressures of a five-day final.

In contrast, Jammu and Kashmir will rely heavily on the calm leadership of veteran captain Paras Dogra, whose experience will be vital in keeping the squad composed.

However, injury concerns surrounding key players like Shubham Khajuria and Vanshraj Sharma have added uncertainty ahead of the clash.

Still, having already upset major sides en route to the final, Jammu and Kashmir carry belief — and if they can combine that with discipline, they have a chance to turn their dream into an unforgettable reality.
09:07 (IST) Feb 24
Karnataka vs Jammu & Kashmir Live Score: All-round brilliance of Shreyas Gopal adds balance
While Karnataka’s batting grabs headlines, their bowling — particularly the all-round brilliance of Shreyas Gopal — has been equally decisive.

With 46 wickets and 442 runs, the leg-spinner has delivered crucial performances with both bat and ball. His ability to rescue Karnataka from difficult situations has made him indispensable.

Alongside him, India pacer Prasidh Krishna and a disciplined pace unit have ensured Karnataka remain a complete side.

This balance allows them to adapt to different match situations, making them favourites not only because of reputation but also because of their all-round superiority.
09:07 (IST) Feb 24
KAR vs J&K Ranji Trophy Final Live Score: Pace spearhead Auqib Nabi offers J&K real hope
Despite the obvious gulf in experience, Jammu and Kashmir possess a potent weapon in their bowling attack, led by paceman Auqib Nabi. His 55 wickets this season underline his importance as the side’s strike bowler and biggest match-winner.

Playing at the KSCA Stadium, conditions early on are expected to assist seamers, which could bring Nabi and his fellow quicks into play.

Jammu and Kashmir’s bowling unit has already proven its capability by dismantling stronger batting line-ups earlier in the tournament.

If they are to challenge Karnataka, early breakthroughs and sustained pressure will be critical to offset the batting strength of their opponents.
09:06 (IST) Feb 24
Karnataka vs Jammu & Kashmir Live Score: Batting firepower puts Karnataka firmly in command
Karnataka’s march to the final has been built around an intimidating batting unit that has delivered consistently across conditions.

The experience and class of KL Rahul at the top, combined with the prolific returns of Karun Nair and the leadership and form of captain Devdutt Padikkal, have given the side a formidable edge.

Their ability to post big first-innings totals has allowed Karnataka to dictate terms and control matches.

Even when senior batter Mayank Agarwal endured a lean phase and stepped down from captaincy, the team did not lose direction, underlining its depth and stability. This collective batting excellence has been the backbone of Karnataka’s dominant campaign.
09:06 (IST) Feb 24
KAR vs J&K Ranji Trophy Final Live Score: Underdog dream meets heavyweight legacy
The fairytale run of Jammu and Kashmir into their maiden Ranji Trophy final stands as one of the most stirring stories of the domestic season — a journey carved through resilience, discipline and belief.

For a side that made its tournament debut 67 years ago, reaching this stage marks a historic breakthrough and a moment of pride for the region.

However, standing between them and ultimate glory is formidable opposition in Karnataka, an eight-time champion with pedigree and depth.

Over the next five days, the underdogs will need something extraordinary — not just skill, but sustained mental toughness — to script the biggest triumph in their cricketing history.
Karnataka vs Jammu & Kashmir Live Score, Ranji Trophy Final: Jammu and Kashmir’s fairytale journey to their first-ever Ranji Trophy final has been one of the most inspiring stories of the domestic season, but their ultimate test now comes against eight-time champions Karnataka. The underdogs will need something extraordinary over the next five days to deny a side that has been the most consistent team this season.

Karnataka enter the final as deserved favourites, having overcome early setbacks and injury challenges to dominate opponents both at home and away. After dropping points against Saurashtra, they bounced back strongly, registering commanding wins over traditional powerhouse Mumbai and newcomers Uttarakhand. Their success has been built largely on the exceptional form of their batting core, with KL Rahul, Karun Nair, Devdutt Padikkal and Ravichandran Smaran all producing prolific numbers. Padikkal has also impressed in his role as captain, guiding the side with composure.

However, Jammu and Kashmir possess a potent bowling attack led by pacer Auqib Nabi, whose 55 wickets have been central to their remarkable run. They have already stunned strong teams like Bengal and Madhya Pradesh to reach the final. Karnataka’s bowling, too, remains formidable, with Prasidh Krishna and all-rounder Shreyas Gopal providing balance and match-winning ability.

While Karnataka’s experience and depth make them favourites, Jammu and Kashmir will rely on belief, discipline and leadership from Paras Dogra to script what would be a historic upset.