Karnataka Reaches Ranji Trophy Final After 11 Years, Faces Jammu and Kashmir

• Karnataka secured their spot in the Ranji Trophy final after an 11-year gap, defeating Uttarakhand by four wickets in the semi-finals.
• The Devdutt Padikkal-led team will compete against Jammu and Kashmir in the final, starting February 24 in Huballi.
• Karnataka's massive first-innings lead of 826 runs against Uttarakhand was crucial for their progression.
• Uttarakhand's Avneesh Sudha (66), Sachin Rawat (53 not out), and Abhay Negi (57 not out) scored fifties, preventing an outright win for Karnataka.
• Karnataka aims for their ninth Ranji Trophy title, while Jammu and Kashmir seeks their maiden title in their first final appearance in six decades.