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Jammu and Kashmir achieved their maiden Ranji Trophy title by outplaying traditional powerhouse Karnataka, securing the championship with a significant first-innings lead after a draw in the final. The historic victory, culminating 67 years of participation in the tournament, was highlighted by strong performances from opener Qamran Iqbal who scored an unbeaten 160, and Sahil Lotra with 101 not out in the second innings, extending their first-innings advantage of 291 runs to a commanding 633. Pacer Auqib Nabi was instrumental throughout the season and in the final, while skipper Paras Dogra became the second batter to surpass 10,000 Ranji Trophy runs, underscoring a remarkable team effort that defied expectations against a Karnataka side brimming with Indian stars.
Karnataka and Jammu & Kashmir will play the final of the Ranji Trophy at Hubballi, starting February 24.
Despite Mohammed Shami’s 8/90, Bengal were in trouble at close of Day 3, with Jammu & Kashmir needing 83 more to win, with eight wickets in hand.
Devdutt Padikkal’s 232 powered Karnataka to 689/6 at stumps on Day 2 of their Ranji Trophy semifinal against Uttarakhand.
Kerala declared their innings at 526/9 shortly before stumps on the third day.
Kerala got off to a solid start with Rohan and Abhishek J Nair putting together a 97-run opening partnership.
Left-arm spinner Ankit Sharma bagged 5/88 for Kerala on Day 1 of their Ranji Trophy match against Goa.
Sachin Tendulkar visited Kerala players on the eve of their final Ranji Trophy match of the season in Goa.
Kerala resumed from overnight 21 for two and required to score 256 more runs to avoid an innings defeat.
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