Jammu & Kashmir Win Maiden Ranji Trophy Title, Defeating Karnataka
J&K won maiden Ranji Trophy defeating Karnataka by 291-run first-innings lead in Hubballi; Auqib Nabi took 60 wickets.
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Key Points for RAS
- Jammu & Kashmir won their first-ever Ranji Trophy title in the 2025-26 season, defeating eight-time champions Karnataka by a 291-run first-innings lead.
- The final was held at KSCA Rajnagar Stadium in Hubballi on February 28, 2026 — J&K's first final appearance in 67 years of participation.
- Qamran Iqbal scored 160 not out and Sahil Lotra made 101 not out in the second innings.
- Fast bowler Auqib Nabi was the standout performer with 60 wickets in the tournament, including a five-wicket haul in the final's first innings.
Jammu & Kashmir won their first-ever Ranji Trophy title in the 2025-26 season, defeating eight-time champions Karnataka by virtue of a 291-run first-innings lead at the KSCA Rajnagar Stadium in Hubballi on February 28, 2026. It was the first time in 67 years of participation that J&K reached the final.
Qamran Iqbal scored 160 not out and Sahil Lotra made 101 not out in the second innings. Fast bowler Auqib Nabi was the hero of J&K's campaign, clinching 60 wickets in the tournament including a five-wicket haul in the first innings of the final. The historic victory was celebrated across Jammu and Srinagar.
Frequently Asked Questions
1 When did Jammu & Kashmir win their first-ever Ranji Trophy title and who did they defeat?
Jammu & Kashmir won their maiden Ranji Trophy title in the 2025-26 season, defeating Karnataka (eight-time champions) by a 291-run first-innings lead at the KSCA Rajnagar Stadium in Hubballi on February 28, 2026 — their first final appearance in 67 years.
2 Who were the top performers for Jammu & Kashmir in the Ranji Trophy 2025-26 final?
Key performers for J&K in the Ranji Trophy final: Qamran Iqbal scored 160 not out and Sahil Lotra made 101 not out in the second innings. Fast bowler Auqib Nabi was the standout with 60 wickets in the tournament, including a five-wicket haul in the first innings of the final.
3 How many Ranji Trophy titles has Karnataka won and how did J&K defeat them in 2026?
Karnataka is an eight-time Ranji Trophy champion, making J&K's defeat of them even more historic. J&K won by virtue of a 291-run first-innings lead, with Auqib Nabi taking 5 wickets in the first innings and batters Qamran Iqbal (160)* and Sahil Lotra (101)* sealing the match in the second innings.
4 What is Auqib Nabi's achievement in the Ranji Trophy 2025-26 season for Jammu & Kashmir?
Fast bowler Auqib Nabi from J&K claimed 60 wickets in the entire Ranji Trophy 2025-26 season — a remarkable haul. He also took a five-wicket haul in the first innings of the final against Karnataka at Hubballi, playing a decisive role in J&K's historic maiden title win.
5 Where was the Ranji Trophy 2025-26 final held between Jammu & Kashmir and Karnataka?
The Ranji Trophy 2025-26 final was played at KSCA Rajnagar Stadium in Hubballi (Karnataka) on February 28, 2026. Despite playing in Karnataka's home state, J&K beat the hosts by a 291-run first-innings lead to win their maiden Ranji Trophy.
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