Jammu and Kashmir vs Karnataka, Ranji Trophy 2025-26 Final: Jammu and Kashmir are on the verge of winning their first-ever Ranji Trophy title, thanks to a massive first-innings lead in the ongoing final against Karnataka at the KSCA Hubli Cricket Ground, Hubli.
After opting to bat first, Jammu and Kashmir posted a mammoth 584 on the board. Shubham Pundir was the top-scorer for the side with a 121-run knock. In reply, Karnataka were all out for 293, conceding a big lead of 291. Jammu and Kashmir came out to bat again and posted 186 for 4 by the end of play on day four. Qamran Iqbal (94 not out) and Sahil Lotra (16 not out) will resume their innings on the final day. In case of a draw, which is the most likely outcome of the game, Jammu and Kashmir will be declared the winners on the basis of a better first-innings score.