Jammu and Kashmir Take Commanding Lead Over Karnataka in Ranji Trophy Final

Jammu and Kashmir dominated the opening day of the Ranji Trophy 2025-26 final against eight-time champions Karnataka, finishing at 284 for two. Key contributions came from Shubham Pundir, who scored an unbeaten 117, and Yawer Hassan, who made 88. Despite early setbacks and injuries to key players, J K built strong partnerships, including a 139-run stand between Pundir and Yawer. On Day 2, J K extended their lead to 527 for six, with multiple batters reaching half-centuries, maintaining control over the match.