Kalyani, West Bengal In a dramatic Ranji Trophy 2025‑26 semifinal, Jammu & Kashmir cricket team defeated Bengal cricket team by 6 wickets to reach their first ever Ranji final, ending Bengal’s campaign in the semifinal clash.
Final Scoreboard:
Bengal
• 1st Innings: 328 all out
• 2nd Innings: 99 all out
Jammu & Kashmir
• 1st Innings: 302 all out
• 2nd Innings (Chase): 126/4 in 34.4 overs
Result: J&K won by 6 wickets.
Player of the Match: Auqib Nabi for an all‑round performance.
In a match of contrasting fortunes, Bengal two‑time Ranji champions posted a competitive total in their first innings, led by a century from Sudip Gharami, but faltered badly in their second innings, being bundled out for under 100. J&K then chased down the modest target with contributions from Vanshaj Sharma (43 not out) and Abdul Samad (30 not out) to seal the historic victory.
The win marks Jammu & Kashmir’s maiden Ranji Trophy final appearance, a milestone moment for the team after decades of competing in Indian domestic cricket.
