Auqib Nabi Leads Jammu and Kashmir Near Maiden Ranji Trophy Title Over Karnataka

In the Ranji Trophy 2025-26 final at Hubli, Jammu and Kashmir pacer Auqib Nabi delivered a standout performance, claiming multiple five-wicket hauls and dismantling Karnataka's top order, including notable wickets like KL Rahul, Karun Nair, and Mayank Agarwal. Nabi became the leading wicket-taker of the season with 60 wickets, propelling J K to a commanding position with a 291-run first-innings lead. Jammu and Kashmir, supported by contributions from Qamran Iqbal and Paras Dogra, are on the verge of their maiden Ranji Trophy title, while Karnataka's resistance was largely limited to Agarwal's fighting century.