For the first time in Ranji Trophy annals, Jammu and Kashmir has advanced to the semifinals after a commanding 56-run victory against Madhya Pradesh in Indore. This quarterfinal masterclass at Holkar Stadium underscores J&K’s evolution into a serious contender.
Toss winner MP elected to bowl. J&K posted 194, with opener Khajuria (60) and captain Dogra (33) starring. Sen’s 5/??, Kartikeya’s 3, and Pandey’s 2 kept MP in hunt.
MP replied with 152, Yash Dubey (58) top-scoring. Nabi’s lethal 7-wicket spell and Kumar’s 3 handed J&K a 42-run lead.
Second innings saw J&K reach 248. Sharma (54), Mushtaq (41), Samad (32), Kumar (26), Wadhwan (23) shone. Sen (4), Iyer (3), Gurjar (3) responded fiercely.
MP needed 291 but managed 234, Jain (64) battling alone. Nabi’s 5/?? in the chase, Mushtaq’s 3, and others ensured victory.
Nabi’s 12-wicket marathon earned him match honors. J&K’s campaign reflects strategic depth, bowling prowess, and batting resolve, positioning them for further glory in the semifinals.