Jammu & Kashmir Clinch Maiden Ranji Trophy Title with Dominant Win Over Karnataka

Category : Sports Published on: March 05 2026

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Jammu & Kashmir made history by winning their first-ever Ranji Trophy, defeating eight-time champions Karnataka at the KSCA Rajnagar Stadium. Entering the final day with a massive 477-run lead and six wickets in hand, they asserted complete dominance, batting 56 overs without losing a wicket to seal the championship.
Qamran Iqbal and Sahil Lotra starred for Jammu & Kashmir, scoring unbeaten 160 and 101 respectively. Both entered as injury replacements, making their centuries even more remarkable and instrumental in the team’s emphatic victory.
The triumph reflects the growing competitiveness of Indian domestic cricket, joining teams like Vidarbha and Saurashtra in challenging traditional powerhouses.