Jammu and Kashmir Reaches First Ranji Final beating Bengal by 6 Wickets

Last updated: 2026/02/18 at 7:50 PM

Dusmanta Behera - Editor-in-Chief

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Jammu and Kashmir for the first time advanced to Ranji Trophy final with a commanding victory over Bengal at the Bengal Cricket Academy ground in Kalyani today.

Led by Auqib Nabi’s outstanding all-round display, Jammu and Kashmir secured a six-wicket win against the two-time champions. Bengal were dismissed for 99 in their second innings, as Nabi and Sunil Kumar claimed four wickets each, setting Jammu and Kashmir a modest target of 126.

Nabi delivered a match-winning all-round performance, taking nine wickets in total and scoring a vital 42 off 54 balls in the first innings.

Jammu and Kashmir will now meet the winner of the other semifinal between Karnataka and Uttarakhand in the final.

Score:

Bengal 328 & 99

J&K 302 & 126/4

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Dusmanta Behera's pioneering experience of 26 years includes key roles at News Today Pvt Ltd, ETV Networks, Lok Sabha TV. Rajya Sabha TV, and Sansad TV. As an accredited Video Journalist for more than 15 years under MI&B, Government of India covered State Visits of Prime Minister and Vice President. Valuable Contributions include Series on "National Security" and Chamber Telecast. Key interest remains in Documentaries on Armed Forces and Travelogues.