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.
10:54 (IST) Feb 25
1
Overs103.2
Score328 - 4

Vidyadhar Patil to Kanhaiya Wadhawan, Slightly shorter again, outside off, Kanhaiya Wadhawan dabs it to backward point for a run.

10:54 (IST) Feb 25
0
Overs103.1
Score327 - 4

Vidyadhar Patil to Kanhaiya Wadhawan, Back of a length, outside off, Kanhaiya Wadhawan punches it to the point fielder.

10:50 (IST) Feb 25

DRINKS​​​! It has been an absolutely brilliant hour and so of play in the morning session so far. A couple of wickets have fell and the bowlers have finally found their rhythm. Paras Dogra has walked out after retiring hurt on Day 1, but has not looked comfortable on the short stuff. Kanhaiya Wadhawan has looked good and will need to play a long innings if they are to post a total that might just be big enough for this star-studded Karnataka batting lineup. 

10:49 (IST) Feb 25
Score after 103 overs 327 - 4
Runs Scored: 0
100000
  • Paras Dogra 14 (67)
  • Kanhaiya Wadhawan 19 (14)
Prasidh Krishna22-6-59-3
0
Overs102.6
Score327 - 4

Prasidh Krishna to Paras Dogra, Full and around off, tempting Paras to go for a drive. Paras Dogra goes for it but gets beaten on the outside.

10:48 (IST) Feb 25
0
Overs102.5
Score327 - 4

Prasidh Krishna to Paras Dogra, On a length around off, Paras Dogra dabs this to point.

10:47 (IST) Feb 25
0
Overs102.4
Score327 - 4

Prasidh Krishna to Paras Dogra, Short and on off, Paras Dogra sways away from it.

10:47 (IST) Feb 25
0
Overs102.3
Score327 - 4

Prasidh Krishna to Paras Dogra, Prasidh Krishna hits the deck hard and angling it into the batter but going down the leg. Paras Dogra looks to block but misses and gets it deflected off his front pad to second slip.

10:46 (IST) Feb 25
0
Overs102.2
Score327 - 4

Prasidh Krishna to Paras Dogra, Good length on off, Paras Dogra defends this out.

10:45 (IST) Feb 25
1
Overs102.1
Score327 - 4

Prasidh Krishna to Kanhaiya Wadhawan, Good length on off, Kanhaiya Wadhawan dabs this to mid on for one. Devdutt Padikkal was attacking this one but failed to pick the ball up. Devdutt Padikkal is nursing an injury on the right hand and he goes off the field for the time being as he must have hurt his fingers here.

10:43 (IST) Feb 25
Score after 102 overs 326 - 4
Runs Scored: 0
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  • Paras Dogra 14 (62)
  • Kanhaiya Wadhawan 18 (13)
Vidyadhar Patil21-2-76-1
0
Overs101.6
Score326 - 4

Vidyadhar Patil to Paras Dogra, Full and wide of off, Paras Dogra leaves it all alone.

10:43 (IST) Feb 25
0
Overs101.5
Score326 - 4

Vidyadhar Patil to Paras Dogra, Short and around off, Paras Dogra doesn't offer any stroke at it.

10:42 (IST) Feb 25
0
Overs101.4
Score326 - 4

Vidyadhar Patil to Paras Dogra, Hard length wide of off, Paras Dogra leaves it.

10:42 (IST) Feb 25
0
Overs101.3
Score326 - 4

Vidyadhar Patil to Paras Dogra, Good length around off, Paras Dogra leaves it all alone.

10:41 (IST) Feb 25
0
Overs101.2
Score326 - 4

Vidyadhar Patil to Paras Dogra, Full and around off, Paras Dogra drives this to mid off for no run.

10:40 (IST) Feb 25
0
Overs101.1
Score326 - 4

Vidyadhar Patil to Paras Dogra, Pitched up, around off, Paras Dogra thumps this on the bounce to short covers.

10:39 (IST) Feb 25
Score after 101 overs 326 - 4
Runs Scored: 0
441401
  • Paras Dogra 14 (56)
  • Kanhaiya Wadhawan 18 (13)
Prasidh Krishna21-6-58-3
1
Overs100.6
Score326 - 4

Prasidh Krishna to Paras Dogra, Another short one from Prasidh Krishna and Paras Dogra fends this away to square leg for one. Not comfortable at all against the short stuff is Paras.

10:38 (IST) Feb 25
0
Overs100.5
Score325 - 4

Prasidh Krishna to Paras Dogra, Short around off, Paras Dogra swings uncomfortably at it and gets beaten. A lot of noises around the skipper of J&K.

10:36 (IST) Feb 25
4
Overs100.4
Score325 - 4

Prasidh Krishna to Paras Dogra, FOUR​​​​! A lucky escape for Paras. Prasidh Krishna hits the deck hard and bowls it short around off. Paras Dogra jumps up on his toes and gets it away through the backward point for a boundary. Some words are exchanged between Paras and the fielder at silly point. Mayank Agarwal joins in as well. Paras Dogra goes all in with a headbutt on the fielder but the umpire calms things down. Crazy scenes in the middle.

10:35 (IST) Feb 25
1
Overs100.3
Score321 - 4

Prasidh Krishna to Kanhaiya Wadhawan, Good length on off, Kanhaiya Wadhawan pushes this through covers for one.

10:34 (IST) Feb 25
4
Overs100.2
Score320 - 4

Prasidh Krishna to Kanhaiya Wadhawan, FOUR! Another boundary from the bat of Kanhaiya Wadhawan. Hard length, around off, Kanhaiya Wadhawan cuts this behind square for a boundary more. 

10:33 (IST) Feb 25
4
Overs100.1
Score316 - 4

Prasidh Krishna to Kanhaiya Wadhawan, FOUR​​​​​​! Back of a length, around off, Kanhaiya Wadhawan hops up on his toes and guides this through the gap between second slip and gully for another boundary.

10:33 (IST) Feb 25
Score after 100 overs 312 - 4
Runs Scored: 0
000401
  • Kanhaiya Wadhawan 9 (10)
  • Paras Dogra 9 (53)
Vidyadhar Patil20-1-76-1
1
Overs99.6
Score312 - 4

Vidyadhar Patil to Kanhaiya Wadhawan, On a length around the pads, Kanhaiya Wadhawan flicks this through square leg.

10:33 (IST) Feb 25
0
Overs99.5
Score311 - 4

Vidyadhar Patil to Kanhaiya Wadhawan, On a length around off, Kanhaiya Wadhawan defends this one.

10:32 (IST) Feb 25
4
Overs99.4
Score311 - 4

Vidyadhar Patil to Kanhaiya Wadhawan, FOUR​​​​​​! Good length, around off, Kanhaiya Wadhawan opens the face of his bat and guides this through the gully region for a boundary towards the third man region. 

10:32 (IST) Feb 25
0
Overs99.3
Score307 - 4

Vidyadhar Patil to Kanhaiya Wadhawan, Full and around off, Kanhaiya Wadhawan leaves it.

10:32 (IST) Feb 25
0
Overs99.2
Score307 - 4

Vidyadhar Patil to Kanhaiya Wadhawan, On a length around off, Kanhaiya Wadhawan keeps it out.

10:32 (IST) Feb 25
0
Overs99.1
Score307 - 4

Vidyadhar Patil to Kanhaiya Wadhawan, Good length on off, Kanhaiya Wadhawan blocks it out.

10:31 (IST) Feb 25
Score after 99 overs 308 - 4
Runs Scored: 0
0(W)00000
  • Paras Dogra 9 (53)
  • Kanhaiya Wadhawan 5 (4)
Prasidh Krishna20-6-44-3
0
Overs98.6
Score308 - 4

Prasidh Krishna to Paras Dogra, On a length around off, Paras Dogra punches this to point for another dot.

10:31 (IST) Feb 25
0
Overs98.5
Score308 - 4

Prasidh Krishna to Paras Dogra, On a length around off, Paras Dogra leaves it.

10:29 (IST) Feb 25
0
Overs98.4
Score308 - 4

Prasidh Krishna to Paras Dogra, Short and wide of off, Paras Dogra ducks down. 

10:29 (IST) Feb 25
0
Overs98.3
Score308 - 4

Prasidh Krishna to Paras Dogra, Hard length around off, Paras Dogra leaves it. 

10:29 (IST) Feb 25
0
Overs98.2
Score308 - 4

Prasidh Krishna to Paras Dogra, Good length around off, Paras Dogra blocks this to point. 

10:24 (IST) Feb 25
W
Overs98.1
Score304 - 4

Prasidh Krishna to Abdul Samad, OUT! CAUGHT BEHIND! Good length, around off, shaping away from the batter. Abdul Samad doesn't move his feet much and pokes at it away from his body. Gets it edged off the outside and the keeper does the rest by grabing a regulation catch. 

10:22 (IST) Feb 25
Score after 98 overs 308 - 3
Runs Scored: 0
00(W)0040
  • Kanhaiya Wadhawan 5 (4)
  • Abdul Samad 61 (103)
Vidyadhar Patil19-1-72-1
0
Overs97.6
Score308 - 3

Vidyadhar Patil to Kanhaiya Wadhawan, Good length around off, Kanhaiya Wadhawan pushes this to covers. 

10:21 (IST) Feb 25
4
Overs97.5
Score308 - 3

Vidyadhar Patil to Kanhaiya Wadhawan, FOUR​​​​​! Hard length, around off, Kanhaiya Wadhawan presses in front and goes at it with hard hands. Gets it away through the gap at gully for a boundary behind the stumps. 

10:20 (IST) Feb 25
0
Overs97.4
Score303 - 3

Vidyadhar Patil to Kanhaiya Wadhawan, On a length around off, Kanhaiya Wadhawan dabs this to point.

10:19 (IST) Feb 25
0
Overs97.3
Score303 - 3

Vidyadhar Patil to Kanhaiya Wadhawan, Good length on middle and off, Kanhaiya Wadhawan defends this off his front foot.

10:19 (IST) Feb 25

Will it be Paras Dogra walking out next for Jammu and Kashmir? Not yet, as Kanhaiya Wadhawan walks out to bat for J&K.

10:17 (IST) Feb 25
W
Overs97.2
Score303 - 3

Vidyadhar Patil to Shubham Pundir, OUT! CAUGHT! On a length around the pads, Shubham Pundir goes for a flick and fails to either keep it grounded or find the gap and hits it straight into the grasp of KV Aneesh at square leg. Shubham Pundir departs after scoring 121.

10:17 (IST) Feb 25
0
Overs97.1
Score303 - 2

Vidyadhar Patil to Shubham Pundir, Short and around off, Shubham Pundir pushes this to covers for no run.

10:16 (IST) Feb 25
Score after 97 overs 303 - 2
Runs Scored: 0
003000
  • Abdul Samad 61 (103)
  • Shubham Pundir 121 (245)
Prasidh Krishna19-5-44-2
0
Overs96.6
Score303 - 2

Prasidh Krishna to Abdul Samad, A sharp bumper around leg, Abdul Samad ducks down.

10:15 (IST) Feb 25
0
Overs96.5
Score303 - 2

Prasidh Krishna to Abdul Samad, Hard length, wide of off, Abdul Samad plays within the line and lets the ball go back to the keeper.

10:14 (IST) Feb 25
0
Overs96.4
Score303 - 2

Prasidh Krishna to Abdul Samad, Back of a length wide of off, Abdul Samad lets it go.

10:13 (IST) Feb 25
3
Overs96.3
Score303 - 2

Prasidh Krishna to Shubham Pundir, On a length around the pads, Shubham Pundir leans over flicks this through the mid-wicket region for three runs.

10:13 (IST) Feb 25
0
Overs96.2
Score300 - 2

Prasidh Krishna to Shubham Pundir, Good length around off, Shubham Pundir leaves again.

10:12 (IST) Feb 25
0
Overs96.1
Score300 - 2

Prasidh Krishna to Shubham Pundir, Hard length, wide of off, Shubham Pundir strides in front and leaves.

10:11 (IST) Feb 25
Score after 96 overs 300 - 2
Runs Scored: 0
040000
  • Abdul Samad 61 (100)
  • Shubham Pundir 118 (242)
Vijaykumar Vyshak23-10-29-0
0
Overs95.6
Score300 - 2

Vijaykumar Vyshak to Abdul Samad, Good length, wide of off, Abdul Samad doesn't poke at it.

10:10 (IST) Feb 25
0
Overs95.5
Score300 - 2

Vijaykumar Vyshak to Abdul Samad, Good length around off, Abdul Samad leaves it.

10:09 (IST) Feb 25
0
Overs95.4
Score300 - 2

Vijaykumar Vyshak to Abdul Samad, Full and around off, shaping away from the batter. Abdul Samad goes for a straight drive but misses.

10:09 (IST) Feb 25
0
Overs95.3
Score300 - 2

Vijaykumar Vyshak to Abdul Samad, On a length around off, Abdul Samad drives this to covers.

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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.