Auqib Nabi took nine wickets in the match. (PTI Photo)
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News1818-02-2026, 11:49

Jammu and Kashmir Stun Bengal, Enter Ranji Trophy Final After 67 Years

  • Jammu and Kashmir defeated two-time champions Bengal by six wickets to reach their first Ranji Trophy final in 67 years.
  • Auqib Nabi's nine-wicket match haul and Abdul Samad's unbeaten 30, along with Vanshaj Sharma's 43 not out, secured the historic victory.
  • Bengal, despite having India internationals, faltered, setting a modest target of 126 after being bowled out for 99 in their second innings.
  • Nabi had a memorable season with 55 wickets, including 9 in the semi-final, and a crucial 42 runs with the bat.
  • Captain Paras Dogra, 41, achieved a personal milestone, surpassing 10,000 Ranji Trophy runs, becoming only the second batter to do so.

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