Jammu and Kashmir Win Maiden Ranji Trophy Title After First-Innings Lead Over Karnataka

Jammu and Kashmir secured their maiden Ranji Trophy title in the 2025-26 season by defeating Karnataka on the basis of a first-innings lead. Key performances included Auqib Nabi's seventh five-wicket haul of the season, making him the highest wicket-taker with 60 wickets, and Qamran Iqbal's crucial batting contributions. Despite Mayank Agarwal's valiant 160 for Karnataka, J K dominated with a first innings total of 584 and maintained control throughout. The final ended in a draw, with J K's historic win celebrated as a significant achievement for the region.