Jammu & Kashmir
J&K Clinch First-Ever Ranji Trophy Championship
- 02 Mar 2026
- 2 min read
Why in News?
The Jammu & Kashmir cricket team created history by winning their first Ranji Trophy title in the 2025-26 season.
Key Points:
- Historic Victory: Jammu and Kashmir clinched their maiden Ranji Trophy title in the 2025-26 season.
- The final match ended in a draw, and J&K won the title on the basis of a 291-run first-innings lead over Karnataka.
- Venue: The 2025-26 Ranji Trophy final was held at the KSCA Cricket Stadium, Hubballi, Karnataka.
- Winner: Jammu and Kashmir cricket team
- Runner-up: Karnataka cricket team
- Title Won After: 67 years
- Captain: The Jammu and Kashmir cricket team was led by Paras Dogra during their historic 2025-26 Ranji Trophy title-winning campaign.
- Man of the Match: Shubham Pundir — awarded for his crucial century (121 runs) in the first innings of the final, which laid the foundation for Jammu and Kashmir cricket team’s victory.
- Player of the Tournament: Auqib Nabi Dar — recognised for his exceptional bowling performance throughout the season, finishing as the leading wicket-taker.
- Long Wait Ends: The debut Season of J&K was in the 1959-60 season.
- This landmark triumph ends a 67-year wait for the prestigious domestic championship in Indian first-class cricket.
- Significance: This victory not only marks the first time Jammu and Kashmir have been crowned Ranji champions but also highlights the growth and resilience of cricket in a region long viewed as a peripheral player in Indian domestic cricket.
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