Karnataka vs Jammu and Kashmir Match Highlights & Results

Signing off from a season to remember - With that, Paras Dogra, the triumphant captain of Jammu and Kashmir, steps up to collect the coveted Ranji Trophy from Mithun Manhas, the BCCI President and Devajit Saikia the Secratary of BCCI, before joining his teammates to lift it together amid incredible, emotional scenes. And with that, we wrap up our coverage of a truly historic day! Thank you so much for being part of this unforgettable Ranji Trophy journey. The cricketing action doesn’t stop here, though. Make sure to switch tabs and catch the high-stakes World Cup clash between Pakistan and Sri Lanka starting at 1.30 pm GMT. It’s a crucial game for Pakistan to keep their semi-final dreams alive, so you definitely won’t want to miss it. Until next time, goodbye and cheers!

Golden glory for Jammu and Kashmir - It’s now time for the jubilant Jammu and Kashmir players to collect their winners' medals from the Honorary Secretary of the Board of Control for Cricket in India, Devajit Saikia, capping off a magnificent campaign. Skipper Paras Dogra then steps forward to receive the championship trophy amid loud cheers, before staying back for a quick chat, reflecting on a memorable triumph and the team's remarkable journey to the title. Dogra says that he has no words and it will take some time to sink in. Adds that he feels amazing to get a group of players like this and an association that supported them at every step. Mentions that they learned from the one-run defeat against Kerala last season in the quarter-final. Says that they talked about how each run is important and they just wanted to give their best regardless of the results. Paras shares that he thought the pitch was a bit dry and maybe it will turn, but after some discussion with the coach, they decided to bat first. Ends by saying that he does not want to think about what's next for him and just wants to enjoy this moment.

A valiant run ends with silver - It's time for the Karnataka players to step forward and collect their runners-up medals from the Honorary Secretary of the Board of Control for Cricket in India, Devajit Saikia, after a hard-fought campaign. Moments later, skipper Devdutt Padikkal walks up to receive the runners-up trophy on behalf of his team, bringing the curtains down on a spirited run that just fell one step short of glory.

PLAYER OF THE TOURNAMENT - Auqib Nabi receives the award for his steller 60 wickets, including a 5/54 in the final. He describes Jammu and Kashmir's 2025-26 Ranji Trophy victory as an unbelievable achievement that the squad is still struggling to fully process. After a historic season featuring 60 wickets and vital runs, he emphasizes that winning this specific trophy was the ultimate goal for which the team worked tirelessly. Nabi attributes his individual success to a simple tactical approach, sticking to the basics, attacking the stumps, and maintaining a high work rate regardless of the batter's reputation. He credits his family for the motivation to pursue professional sports, dedicating the title to them, while offering an inspiring message to young cricketers that consistent hard work can overcome a lack of high-end facilities.

PLAYER OF THE MATCH - Shubham Pundir wins the award for his impressive knock of 121 off 247 in the first innings. He says that it's a surreal feeling and it's like a fairy tale moment. Adds that this win is very crucial for their region and hopes that more cricketers get inspired. Mentions that they planned to score 500-600 runs in the first innings, but more than the runs, batting long was the important point. Pundir shares that his aim was to see through the new ball, play straight, and target the spinners. Says that he enjoys batting alongside Yawer Hassan and Abdul Samad, who take all the pressure off him and they have fun in the middle. Ends by saying that he will work on the outside-off balls and front foot and will ensure he comes back even better next season.

The captain of Karnataka - Devdutt Padikkal expresses immense pride in his team's effort, noting that reaching a final is a significant achievement despite the eventual result. He offers full credit to Jammu and Kashmir for their superior performance throughout the season and acknowledges that they simply played better cricket in the championship match, regardless of the toss. Padikkal specifically identifies Auqib Nabi as a decisive factor, praising the pacer's exceptional 60-wicket season and admitting that the Karnataka batters failed to negate his impact. Devdutt remains highly encouraged by the development of the younger players in the squad, viewing their early exposure to a major final as a foundational step for the team's future success.

Presentation Time...

One of the centurions - Qamran Iqbal expresses his delight at winning the Ranji Trophy for the first time, attributing the historic victory to a collective effort from the players, coaching staff, and administrators. Despite receiving a late call-up just the day before the match and arriving at the stadium only an hour before play began, he maintains that his consistent practice and match play at home kept him fully prepared. Iqbal explains that his tactical decision to step outside the crease was to negate the threat of the new ball, which helped him navigate a strong Karnataka bowling attack. Iqbal credits the JKCA's decision to involve the team in tournaments like the Buchi Babu for their growth and praises the senior players for maintaining a positive environment. While he reflects on his journey from the India Under-19 level and plans to take his career one game at a time, his immediate focus is on celebrating this monumental achievement.

The President of BCCI - Mithun Manhas, former administrator for the Jammu and Kashmir Cricket Association, describes the team's maiden Ranji Trophy victory as the culmination of an amazing journey that began in June 2021. He attributes the historic success to a strict adherence to professional processes and the strategic inclusion of veteran leadership. Manhas highlights that the arrival of captain Paras Dogra provided essential stability and calmness, while head coach Ajay Sharma utilized his extensive experience from five previous finals to refine the team's batting. The defining factor, according to Manhas, is that the players finally began to believe in their own potential. He dedicates the win to the people of Jammu and Kashmir and former cricketers who struggled without modern facilities. Acknowledging the support of the BCCI and the competitive spirit shown by opponents Uttarakhand and Karnataka, Manhas asserts that the better team dominated the five-day final and that this triumph is only the beginning for JKCA.

The man of the moment - The victorious skipper of Jammu and Kashmir, Paras Dogra, describes the victory as the most significant moment of his life. Overwhelmed with gratitude, he struggles to find the words to express the magnitude of the achievement. Dogra credits the entire squad for the win, praising the consistent performance of the 14-15 core players rather than just the playing eleven. Dogra reveals that from the tournament's outset, the team maintained an unwavering belief that they would secure the title. When asked about his future career, the veteran skipper remains non-committal, choosing instead to focus on immediate celebrations before deciding his next steps.

A quick chat - Sunil Kumar describes the experience of winning as a dream come true, noting that the reality of the achievement may take months to fully sink in. He highlights the impact of teammate Auqib Nabi, explaining that bowling alongside him makes his own job much easier. Overwhelmed by the moment, Kumar finds the feeling nearly impossible to describe and confirms that the team's celebrations will continue for several days to come.

Time for some flash interviews...

Qamran and Sahil's twin tons - As Day 5 began, it was all about finishing in style. Qamran Iqbal and Sahil Lotra comfortably played out the entire first session, knocking the ball around with ease. The cherry on top of this historic match was Qamran Iqbal bringing up a glorious century, a massive achievement in a grand finale. It got even sweeter when Sahil Lotra also notched up his maiden first-class ton. With the game completely out of Karnataka's reach, they decided to shake hands and the match ended in a draw, officially making Jammu and Kashmir the champions of domestic cricket!

Jammu and Kashmir refused a follow-on! Deciding not to enforce the follow-on, Jammu and Kashmir came out to bat again to bat Karnataka out of the game. They suffered an early scare, slipping to 11 for 2, but Qamran Iqbal and Paras Dogra rode their luck and steadied the ship. By the final session of Day 4, you could see Karnataka's shoulders drop. They had accepted defeat, and the bowlers were just going through the motions. Jammu and Kashmir safely navigated the session, stretching their massive lead to 477 and putting one hand firmly on the trophy.

The Nabi show and Mayank's resistance - In reply, Karnataka crumbled under the scoreboard pressure, getting bowled out for just 293. The wrecker-in-chief was Auqib Nabi, who looked absolutely unplayable on this track, finishing with spectacular figures of 5 for 54. He triggered a stunning top-order collapse that saw Karnataka slip to 57 for 4. Mayank Agarwal was the lone warrior, fighting back with a heroic, backs-to-the-wall knock of 160. Despite his fighting century, the Jammu and Kashmir pacers eventually wiped out the tail to secure that match-winning 291-run lead.

A first innings run-fest! Rewinding to the start of the match, Jammu and Kashmir opted to bat and put on an absolute batting clinic, piling up a mammoth 584. Shubham Pundir was the rock, anchoring the innings with a marathon 121 off 247 deliveries. He was beautifully supported by Yawer Hassan, Paras Dogra, Abdul Samad, and Sahil Lotra, who all smashed crucial half-centuries to keep the scoreboard ticking. Karnataka's players toiled tirelessly in the dirt for over two days, with Prasidh Krishna being their standout performer, picking up a hard-fought five-wicket haul.

History is made! History has been created here, ladies and gentlemen! What an unbelievable moment for Jammu and Kashmir as they clinch their first-ever Ranji Trophy title! They have completely dominated this final right from the very first ball. Remember the crucial Ranji rule - because Jammu and Kashmir secured a massive 291-run lead in the first innings, a drawn match automatically crowns them as the undisputed champions. The players are ecstatic, and the dugout is on their feet, and it is a monumental day for Jammu and Kashmir cricket!

Shikhar Shetty to Sahil Lotra, No run, played towards mid off.Gives this some more air, full and on off, Sahil Lotra knocks it to mid off. Is it the moment? Yes, it is! Paras Dogra signals for the declaration, and the match officially ends in a draw, but due to the first-innings lead, JAMMU AND KASHMIR ARE THE RANJI TROPHY 2025/26 CHAMPIONS!

Shikhar Shetty to Qamran Iqbal, 1 run, played towards point.Flatter, short and on off, Qamran Iqbal punches it through cover-point for one.

Shikhar Shetty to Qamran Iqbal, No run, played towards square leg.Quicker one, full and on middle, Qamran Iqbal works it off the inner half of the bat towards square leg.

Shikhar Shetty to Qamran Iqbal, No run, played towards covers.Slows it up, full and on off, Qamran Iqbal defends it on the front foot.

Shikhar Shetty to Qamran Iqbal, No run.Floated, full and on leg, Qamran Iqbal turns it to the leg side.

Shikhar Shetty to Qamran Iqbal, No run, played towards covers.Tossed up, full and on off, Qamran Iqbal pushes it to cover.

We can see the entire Jammu and Kashmir team standing just beside the boundary ropes. They are feeling the moment is very near for them.

Shreyas Gopal to Sahil Lotra, No run, played towards covers.Slows it up, full and on off, Sahil Lotra taps it to the off side.

Shreyas Gopal to Sahil Lotra, No run, played towards mid on.Flighted, full and on middle, Sahil Lotra knocks it back to the bowler.

Shreyas Gopal to Sahil Lotra, 2 runs, played towards mid wicket.HUNDRED FOR SAHIL LOTRA! An innings to cherish forever. Hundreds don't come easy and to get your maiden first-class ton in a Ranji Trophy final is something very special. This is short and on middle, Sahil Lotra moves back and pulls it away through mid-wicket for a brace. Lotra removes his helmet and raises his bat to embrace the milestone. The entire Jammu and Kashmir dugout is on their feet.

Shreyas Gopal to Sahil Lotra, No run.Flatter, short and down the leg side. Sahil Lotra moves to the leg side but fails to flick it away and gets hit on the pads.

Shreyas Gopal to Qamran Iqbal, 1 run, played towards covers.Goes short and on middle and leg, Qamran Iqbal backs away and punches it through covers for a single.

The physio comes in on the field, not sure why. Meanwhile, Prasidh Krishna and Sahil Lotra are seen exchanging some banter. Too many small breaks are creeping in now in this game, and the umpires need to step in. Well, the physio was assisting Vijaykumar Vyshak, who is now seen walking off the field. Good to go again.

Shreyas Gopal to Qamran Iqbal, Four! Played towards mid off.MISFIELD AND FOUR! Tossed up, full and on off, Qamran Iqbal skips down the rack and drills it away towards mid off. Vijaykumar Vyshak dives over the ball and lets it through for a boundary.

Karun Nair to Sahil Lotra, No run, played towards mid off.Just short! Still stuck on 99! Flighted, full and on off, Sahil Lotra looks to go over mid off but cannot get underneath it. Hits it flat and aerially but it lands just in front of Prasidh Krishna. Nair is not happy with the effort as he thinks Krishan should have dived forward for the catch. Heart-in-mouth moment for Lotra.

Karun Nair to Sahil Lotra, No run, played towards square leg.Drags his length back and around leg, Sahil Lotra turns it to the leg side.

Karun Nair to Sahil Lotra, No run, played towards covers.Tossed up, full and on middle, Sahil Lotra looks to work it across the line but gets a leading edge along the ground to short cover.

Karun Nair to Sahil Lotra, No run, played towards mid on.Touch shorter and on middle, turns in, Sahil Lotra knocks it to mid on.

Karun Nair to Sahil Lotra, No run, played towards square leg.Flatter, full and turning into the leg side, Sahil Lotra flicks it away wide of square leg. Devdutt Padikkal dives to his right to make the stop.

Karun Nair to Sahil Lotra, No run, played towards mid wicket.Floated, short and on middle, turns in, Sahil Lotra moves back and clips it to backward square leg.

Shikhar Shetty to Qamran Iqbal, No run, played towards mid on.Short, on off, Qamran Iqbal blocks it to mid off.

Shikhar Shetty to Qamran Iqbal, No run, played towards covers.Nice and full, on off, Qamran Iqbal pushes it to cover.

Shikhar Shetty to Qamran Iqbal, No run, played towards mid off.Flatter, on off, Qamran Iqbal taps it to mid off.

Shikhar Shetty to Qamran Iqbal, No run.Full, down leg, Qamran Iqbal pads it away

Shikhar Shetty to Qamran Iqbal, No run.Full and wide down the leg, Qamran Iqbal leaves it.

Shikhar Shetty to Qamran Iqbal, 2 runs, played towards mid wicket.Full and on middle and off, Qamran Iqbal flicks this through square leg for a couple of runs.

DRINKS! It is time for a break as the players will hydrate themselves. Qamran Iqbal and Sahil Lotra continue to frustrate the Karnataka side and the way they have batted has been exemplary. Qamran Iqbal has gone past his 150, whereas Sahil Lotra is on the cusp of a century himself. Will there be a declaration post Sahil's century is something everyone has on their mind.

Karun Nair to Sahil Lotra, No run, played towards covers.Quicker one, on off, Sahil Lotra punts this to extra cover.

Karun Nair to Sahil Lotra, No run, played towards covers.Full and on off, Sahil Lotra drives this to covers.

Karun Nair to Sahil Lotra, No run, played towards mid off.Fuller on off, Sahil Lotra blocks this out.

Karun Nair to Sahil Lotra, No run, played towards mid off.Full and on off, Sahil Lotra rocks back and keeps it out underneath his eyeline.

Karun Nair to Sahil Lotra, No run.Fired down the leg, Sahil Lotra rocks back and looks to flick but misses. There was a sound as the ball went past the pad of Sahil Lotra but that was off the pads, it felt. Devdutt Padikkal sends this upstairs as the umpire turns it down. UltraEdge confirms that the ball clipped the pad and not the bat and Sahil Lotra survives a scare on 99.

Karun Nair to Sahil Lotra, No run, played towards mid wicket.Full and on middle and leg, Sahil Lotra tucks this to square leg. The wait game continues.

Shikhar Shetty to Sahil Lotra, 1 run, played towards mid off.Tossed up, on off, Sahil Lotra defends this through covers and takes a single.

Shikhar Shetty to Sahil Lotra, No run.Tossed up, on off, Sahil Lotra keeps it out.

Shikhar Shetty to Qamran Iqbal, 1 run, played towards square leg.Full and on the pads, Qamran Iqbal tucks this through square leg for a single.

Shikhar Shetty to Qamran Iqbal, No run, played towards mid on.Tossed up, on middle and off, Qamran Iqbal defends this off his front foot.

Shikhar Shetty to Qamran Iqbal, No run.Full and on the pads, Qamran Iqbal offers only the pad again.

Shikhar Shetty to Qamran Iqbal, No run.Full and down the leg, Qamran Iqbal pads this out.

Mayank Agarwal to Sahil Lotra, 2 runs, played towards covers.Short and wide of off, Sahil Lotra rocks back inside the crease and smashes this through the covers region for a couple.

Mayank Agarwal to Qamran Iqbal, 1 run, played towards mid off.Full and on off, Qamran Iqbal pushes this through mid off for a run.

Mayank Agarwal to Qamran Iqbal, 2 runs, played towards fine leg.Full and down the leg, Qamran Iqbal tucks this through short fine leg for a couple and with this brace, Qamran Iqbal brings up his 150.

Mayank Agarwal to Qamran Iqbal, Six! Played towards mid on.SIX! Thumped out of the park. Tossed up, around middle and off, Qamran Iqbal clears his front foot anf slogs this out of the park towards the long on region for a massive six. It is party time for the batters now.

Mayank Agarwal to Sahil Lotra, 1 run.Full and wide of off, Sahil Lotra pushes this through mid off for a run.

In a conversation with Chetan Sharma, J&K head coach Ajay Sharma credits the team’s success to the foundational efforts of Mithun Manhas and Jay Shah. He acknowledges that their narrow victories over opposition inculcated a vital discipline regarding every run scored. He explains that while seaming home conditions in Jammu and Srinagar often challenge their batters, travelling boosts their confidence, leading to his tactical decision to advise skipper Paras Dogra to bat first in the final. Sharma also praises Qamran Iqbal and Sahil Lotra for their composure in stepping up for injured teammates, while highlighting Auqib Nabi as a tremendous asset whose consistency and hunger remain pivotal to the side's transformation into a competitive force.

Mayank Agarwal to Qamran Iqbal, 1 run, played towards mid on.Short of a length on middle and off, Qamran Iqbal thumps this to long on for a single.

Shikhar Shetty to Qamran Iqbal, 1 run, played towards square leg.Too full, on leg, Qamran Iqbal flicks it to mid-wicket for a single.

Shikhar Shetty to Qamran Iqbal, No run, played towards mid off.Much fuller, on off, Qamran Iqbal leans on and blocks it back.

Shikhar Shetty to Qamran Iqbal, No run, played towards covers.Full, on off, Qamran Iqbal pushes it to cover.

Shikhar Shetty to Qamran Iqbal, No run.Keeps it outside leg again, Qamran Iqbal kicks it away.

Shikhar Shetty to Qamran Iqbal, No run.Tossed up, down leg, Qamran Iqbal pads it away again.

Shikhar Shetty to Qamran Iqbal, No run.Outside the line, Qamran Iqbal pads it away.

Mayank Agarwal to Qamran Iqbal, 1 run, played towards point.Short, on off, Qamran Iqbal punches it through covers for a single.

Mayank Agarwal to Qamran Iqbal, No run, played towards mid on.Much fuller, on off, Qamran Iqbal pushes it back to the bowler.

Mayank Agarwal to Qamran Iqbal, Six! Played towards mid on.SIX! More runs for Jammu and Kashmir! A full toss, on off, Qamran Iqbal stays back and powers it down the ground for a biggie.

Mayank Agarwal to Sahil Lotra, 1 run, played towards covers.Much fuller, on off, Sahil Lotra pushes it through mid off for another run.

Mayank Agarwal to Qamran Iqbal, 1 run, played towards mid on.Short, on off, Qamran Iqbal taps it through mid on for one more.

Mayank Agarwal to Sahil Lotra, 1 run, played towards mid on.Tossed up, on off, Sahil Lotra knocks it down the ground for a single.

Shikhar Shetty to Qamran Iqbal, 2 runs, played towards covers.Short, on off, Qamran Iqbal punches it through covers for a brace.

Shikhar Shetty to Qamran Iqbal, No run.Another one down leg, Qamran Iqbal leaves again.

Shikhar Shetty to Qamran Iqbal, No run.Down the leg side, Qamran Iqbal leaves it alone.

Shikhar Shetty to Qamran Iqbal, No run, played towards covers.Too full, on leg, Qamran Iqbal leans on and blocks it to mid off.

Shikhar Shetty to Qamran Iqbal, No run, played towards covers.Much fuller, on off, Qamran Iqbal pushes it to mid off.

Shikhar Shetty to Qamran Iqbal, No run, played towards mid wicket.Much fuller, on leg, Qamran Iqbal flicks it to mid-wicket.

Shreyas Gopal to Sahil Lotra, No run, played towards mid wicket.Short, on off, Sahil Lotra blocks it to mid on.

Shreyas Gopal to Sahil Lotra, Four! Played towards mid off.FOUR! Onto 93 now! Flighted up, full and on leg, Sahil Lotra makes room and powers it over mid off for a boundary.

Shreyas Gopal to Sahil Lotra, No run, played towards mid on.Too full, on off, Sahil Lotra leans on and blocks it back to the bowler.

Shreyas Gopal to Sahil Lotra, No run, played towards mid off.Much fuller, on off, Sahil Lotra blocks it to mid off.

Shreyas Gopal to Sahil Lotra, Six! Played towards mid wicket.SIX! Sahil Lotra moves to 89 now. 300 comes up for Jammu and Kashmir.The lead is 591 now. Short, on off, Sahil Lotra rocks back and pulls it magnificently over deep mid-wicket for a biggie.

Shreyas Gopal to Qamran Iqbal, 1 run, played towards covers.Full, on leg, Qamran Iqbal knocks it to mid off for a single.

Shikhar Shetty to Qamran Iqbal, 1 run, played towards covers.Nice and full, on off, Qamran Iqbal drives it through covers for a single.

Shikhar Shetty to Qamran Iqbal, No run, played towards mid wicket.Too full, on off, Qamran Iqbal flicks it to mid-wicket.

Shikhar Shetty to Qamran Iqbal, No run.Down the leg side, Qamran Iqbal pads it away.

Shikhar Shetty to Qamran Iqbal, No run.Outside the line, Qamran Iqbal pads it away.

Shikhar Shetty to Sahil Lotra, 1 run, played towards mid wicket.Tossed up, on leg, Sahil Lotra flicks it to mid-wicket for a single.

Shikhar Shetty to Sahil Lotra, No run, played towards covers.Much fuller, on off, Sahil Lotra pushes it to short cover.

Shreyas Gopal to Qamran Iqbal, Four! Played towards mid wicket.FOUR! More runs for Jammu and Kashmir! Short, on middle and leg, Qamran Iqbal goes deep in his crease and tucks it in the gap through mid-wicket for a boundary.

Shreyas Gopal to Qamran Iqbal, No run.Down the leg side, Qamran Iqbal leaves it alone.

Shreyas Gopal to Qamran Iqbal, No run, played towards mid on.Fuller, on leg, Qamran Iqbal blocks it to mid on.

Slight halt! The ball bounces and hits the chest of Krishnan Shrijith. The physio is out in the middle to have a check. All fine now and we are good to continue...

Shreyas Gopal to Qamran Iqbal, No run.Down the leg side, Qamran Iqbal kicks it away.

Shreyas Gopal to Qamran Iqbal, No run, played towards mid off.Too full, on off, Qamran Iqbal leans on and blocks it back to the bowler.

Shreyas Gopal to Qamran Iqbal, No run.Down the leg side, Qamran Iqbal blocks it with his pads.