J&K Creates History: Reaches Ranji Trophy Final for First Time, Shami's Heroics in Vain

• Jammu and Kashmir cricket team reached the Ranji Trophy final for the first time, fulfilling a 67-year-old dream.
• They defeated Bengal in the semifinal, chasing a target of 126 runs on the fourth day.
• Aaqib Nabi was the star performer with 9 wickets, including 5 in the first innings, supported by Sunil Kumar's 4 wickets in the second innings.
• Abdul Samad contributed significantly with 82 runs in the first innings and an unbeaten 30 in the second.
• Mohammed Shami took 9 wickets (8/90 in first innings, 1 in second) for Bengal, but his efforts couldn't secure their spot in the final.