Jammu and Kashmir are cruising towards Ranji Trophy Elite 2025-26 glory, amassing a colossal 477-run lead over Karnataka by stumps on day four in Hubli. Their second innings score of 186 for 4 has Karnataka on the ropes in this title clash.
Resuming their first innings, Karnataka mustered 293 all out. Mayank Agarwal’s 160, adorned with 21 fours and a key 79-run stand with Krithik Krishna (36), highlighted the day. Shreyas Gopal managed 27, but the lower order faltered badly.
Aqib Nabi’s brilliance shone through with 5 for 54 in 23 overs, ably supported by the two-wicket returns of Sunil Kumar and Yudhvir Singh. This followed J&K’s imposing 584, yielding a 291-run first-innings edge.
J&K lost quick wickets in reply—Yawar Hasan (1), Shubham Pundir (4), Paras Dogra (16)—to Prassiddha Krishna. Kamran Iqbal (94*) and Abdul Samad (32) countered with a vital 73-run partnership, with Sahil Lotra (16 not out) ensuring stability.
With victory in sight, J&K’s poised performance signals the end of Karnataka’s challenge, promising a historic triumph.