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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’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.
Shreyas Gopal to Kanhaiya Wadhawan, Flighted up, on off, Kanhaiya Wadhawan flicks it to mid-wicket.
Shreyas Gopal to Kanhaiya Wadhawan, Short, just outside off, Kanhaiya Wadhawan punches it to cover.
Shreyas Gopal to Kanhaiya Wadhawan, Quicker, on off, Kanhaiya Wadhawan leans on and blocks it to cover.
Shreyas Gopal to Kanhaiya Wadhawan, Tossed up, on off, Kanhaiya Wadhawan blocks it back to the bowler.
- Kanhaiya Wadhawan 45 (65)
- Paras Dogra 36 (112)
Shikhar Shetty to Kanhaiya Wadhawan, Nice and full, on off, Kanhaiya Wadhawan pushes it to cover for a single.
Shikhar Shetty to Kanhaiya Wadhawan, Quicker, on off, Kanhaiya Wadhawan blocks it to point.
Shikhar Shetty to Kanhaiya Wadhawan, Fuller, on off, Kanhaiya Wadhawan taps it to cover.
Shikhar Shetty to Kanhaiya Wadhawan, Flighted up, on off, Kanhaiya Wadhawan blocks it to mid off.
Shikhar Shetty to Paras Dogra, Fuller, on middle, Paras Dogra flicks it to mid-wicket for a single.
Shikhar Shetty to Paras Dogra, Short, on middle, Paras Dogra tucks it to mid-wicket.
- Kanhaiya Wadhawan 44 (61)
- Paras Dogra 35 (110)
Shreyas Gopal to Kanhaiya Wadhawan, Much fuller, on off, Kanhaiya Wadhawan blocks it to point.
Shreyas Gopal to Kanhaiya Wadhawan, Short, on middle, Kanhaiya Wadhawan tucks it to mid-wicket.
Shreyas Gopal to Paras Dogra, Nice and full, on off, Paras Dogra pushes it to wide of mid off for a single.
Shreyas Gopal to Kanhaiya Wadhawan, Quicker, on off, Kanhaiya Wadhawan pushes it to cover for a single.
Shreyas Gopal to Kanhaiya Wadhawan, Much fuller, on off, Kanhaiya Wadhawan blocks it to mid off.
Shreyas Gopal to Kanhaiya Wadhawan, Flatter, on off, Kanhaiya Wadhawan blocks it back to the bowler.
- Paras Dogra 34 (109)
- Kanhaiya Wadhawan 43 (56)
Shikhar Shetty to Paras Dogra, Much fuller, on off, Paras Dogra pushes it to mid off.
Shikhar Shetty to Paras Dogra, Quicker, on middle and leg, Paras Dogra tucks it through mid-wicket for a brace.
Shikhar Shetty to Paras Dogra, Too full, on middle, Paras Dogra taps it to cover.
Shikhar Shetty to Paras Dogra, Slower one, outside off, Paras Dogra leaves it alone.
Shikhar Shetty to Paras Dogra, Too full, on middle, Paras Dogra digs it back to the bowler.
Shikhar Shetty to Kanhaiya Wadhawan, Short, on off, Kanhaiya Wadhawan punches it to cover for a single.
Halt! The batters take a quick hydration break. All fine now and we are good to continue.
- Kanhaiya Wadhawan 42 (55)
- Paras Dogra 32 (104)
Shreyas Gopal to Kanhaiya Wadhawan, Flatter, on middle and leg, Kanhaiya Wadhawan tucks it to mid-wicket for a single.
Shreyas Gopal to Kanhaiya Wadhawan, Much fuller, on off, Kanhaiya Wadhawan leans on and blocks it back to the bowler.
Shreyas Gopal to Paras Dogra, Flatter, on off, Paras Dogra knocks it through wide of mid off for a single.
Shreyas Gopal to Kanhaiya Wadhawan, Flighted up, on off, Kanhaiya Wadhawan eases it to cover for a single.
Shreyas Gopal to Kanhaiya Wadhawan, Quicker, on off, Kanhaiya Wadhawan blocks it to cover.
Shreyas Gopal to Kanhaiya Wadhawan, Too full, on off, Kanhaiya Wadhawan pushes it to cover.
- Paras Dogra 31 (103)
- Kanhaiya Wadhawan 40 (50)
Shikhar Shetty to Paras Dogra, Flatter, outside off, Paras Dogra leaves it alone.
Shikhar Shetty to Paras Dogra, Keeps it outside off, Paras Dogra leaves it alone.
Shikhar Shetty to Paras Dogra, Turn and bounce, outside off, Paras Dogra looks to block it but gets beaten.
Shikhar Shetty to Paras Dogra, Flatter, on off, Paras Dogra blocks it to mid-wicket.
Shikhar Shetty to Paras Dogra, Too full, on middle, Paras Dogra digs it back to the bowler.
Shikhar Shetty to Paras Dogra, Flatter, on leg, Paras Dogra blocks it to mid on.
- Kanhaiya Wadhawan 40 (50)
- Paras Dogra 31 (97)
Shreyas Gopal to Kanhaiya Wadhawan, Much fuller, on off, Kanhaiya Wadhawan blocks it to cover.
Shreyas Gopal to Kanhaiya Wadhawan, Flatter, on off, Kanhaiya Wadhawan blocks it to mid on.
Shreyas Gopal to Kanhaiya Wadhawan, Too full, on middle, Kanhaiya Wadhawan lunges and blocks it back to the bowler.
Shreyas Gopal to Kanhaiya Wadhawan, Much fuller, on off, Karnataka leans on and blocks it to cover.
Shreyas Gopal to Kanhaiya Wadhawan, Flatter, on off, Kanhaiya Wadhawan pushes it to the point fielder.
Shreyas Gopal to Paras Dogra, Much fuller, on off, Paras Dogra eases it to point for a single.
- Kanhaiya Wadhawan 40 (45)
- Paras Dogra 30 (96)
Shikhar Shetty to Kanhaiya Wadhawan, Quicker, just outside off, Kanhaiya Wadhawan has a fiddle but gets beaten.
Shikhar Shetty to Kanhaiya Wadhawan, Short, just outside off, Kanhaiya Wadhawan punches it to point.
Shikhar Shetty to Kanhaiya Wadhawan, Tossed up, on off, Kanhaiya Wadhawan lunges and blocks it back to the bowler.
Shikhar Shetty to Paras Dogra, Much fuller, on off, Paras Dogra knocks it down the ground for a single.
Shikhar Shetty to Kanhaiya Wadhawan, Short, on off, Kanhaiya Wadhawan pushes it through wide mid off for a run.
Shikhar Shetty to Paras Dogra, Flatter, just outside off, Paras Dogra punches it to extra cover for a single.
- Kanhaiya Wadhawan 39 (41)
- Paras Dogra 28 (94)
Shreyas Gopal to Kanhaiya Wadhawan, Quicker, on off, Kanhaiya Wadhawan looks to block it but gets an inside edge as the ball rolls towards fine leg. They collect two runs.
Shreyas Gopal to Kanhaiya Wadhawan, Nice and full, on off, Kanhaiya Wadhawan blocks it back to the bowler.
Shreyas Gopal to Kanhaiya Wadhawan, Flatter, on leg, Kanhaiya Wadhawan tucks it to mid-wicket.
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.
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Venue
KSCA Hubli Cricket Ground, Hubli
