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J&K Clinches Maiden Ranji Trophy Title
1 Mar
Summary
- Jammu & Kashmir won its first Ranji Trophy title on February 28, 2026.
- Karnataka's Mayank Agarwal scored 160 but lacked support in the final.
- Several IPL stars underperformed in the recent Ranji Trophy season.
Jammu & Kashmir etched their name in cricketing history on February 28, 2026, securing their maiden Ranji Trophy title. The team clinched the prestigious red-ball domestic championship by defeating Karnataka, with the victory confirmed on first-innings lead at the KSCA Hubli Cricket Ground.
J&K posted a formidable 584 in their first innings, spearheaded by Shubham Pundir's 121. Though Karnataka opener Mayank Agarwal fought back with a century, the team faltered, being bowled out for 293. The match concluded in a draw with J&K at 342/4 in their second innings, sealing their championship.
The 2025-26 Ranji Trophy season also witnessed a contrasting performance from several prominent IPL players. Despite their T20 exploits, many IPL stars found the longer format challenging.
Notable underperformers included Punjab's Mayank Markande, who took only five wickets in four matches. Punjab Kings' Prabhsimran Singh had a forgettable batting stint, scoring 166 runs in ten innings. Karnataka's Vijaykumar Vyshak took 13 wickets in five games, while Bengal's Mukesh Kumar secured 11 wickets in four matches, showcasing inconsistency.
Mumbai Indians' Naman Dhir also failed to impress for Punjab, managing just 65 runs in five innings. These performances raise questions about the transition of IPL stars to first-class cricket.
