Jammu And Kashmir Cricket Team Vs Karnataka Cricket Team Match Scorecard
Match Overview
The highly anticipated Final of the Ranji Trophy 2025-26 season witnessed a historic clash between the Jammu and Kashmir cricket team and the Karnataka cricket team. Played at the KSCA Hubli Cricket Ground in Hubli from February 24 to 28, 2026, this Test match will be remembered as a fairytale moment for J&K cricket. Jammu & Kashmir won the toss and elected to bat first on a receptive surface. They posted a colossal 584 in their first innings, driven by Shubham Pundir’s magnificent 121 and crucial contributions from Yawer Hassan (88) and Paras Dogra (70).
In response, Karnataka fought hard through Mayank Agarwal’s stellar 160, but Auqib Nabi’s devastating five-wicket haul restricted them to 293. J&K batted again, declaring at 342/4 thanks to Qamran Iqbal’s unbeaten 160 and Sahil Lotra’s 101. The match ended in a draw, but Jammu & Kashmir were crowned the Ranji Trophy champions on their massive 291-run first-innings lead, securing their maiden title! Shubham Pundir was named Player of the Match for his match-defining century.
Jammu And Kashmir Cricket Team Vs Karnataka Cricket Team Match Scorecard – J&K Batting
1st Innings: 584/10 (173.1 overs)
| Batter | Dismissal | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Qamran Iqbal | c Rahul b Prasidh Krishna | 6 | 36 | 1 | 0 | 16.66 |
| Yawer Hassan | c Rahul b Prasidh Krishna | 88 | 150 | 13 | 0 | 58.66 |
| Shubham Pundir | c sub (KV Aneesh) b Patil | 121 | 247 | 12 | 2 | 48.98 |
| Paras Dogra (c) | b Gopal | 70 | 166 | 8 | 0 | 42.16 |
| Abdul Samad | c Kruthik Krishna b Prasidh Krishna | 61 | 104 | 6 | 1 | 58.65 |
| Kanhaiya Wadhawan (wk) | c Rahul b Shetty | 70 | 109 | 9 | 0 | 64.22 |
| Sahil Lotra | c Patil b Vyshak | 72 | 138 | 8 | 0 | 52.17 |
| Abid Mushtaq | c Padikkal b Prasidh Krishna | 28 | 50 | 3 | 0 | 56.00 |
| Auqib Nabi | c Kruthik Krishna b Prasidh Krishna | 2 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 22.22 |
| Yudhvir Singh | run out (Padikkal) | 30 | 28 | 3 | 2 | 107.14 |
| Sunil Kumar | not out | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 50.00 |
| Extras | 35 | |||||
| Total | 584/10 | 173.1 |
2nd Innings: 342/4d (113.0 overs)
| Batter | Dismissal | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Qamran Iqbal | not out | 160 | 311 | 16 | 3 | 51.44 |
| Yawer Hassan | b Prasidh Krishna | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 50.00 |
| Shubham Pundir | c sub (KL Shrijith) b Vyshak | 4 | 10 | 1 | 0 | 40.00 |
| Paras Dogra (c) | b Prasidh Krishna | 16 | 59 | 2 | 0 | 27.11 |
| Abdul Samad | c Vyshak b Gopal | 32 | 70 | 4 | 1 | 45.71 |
| Sahil Lotra | not out | 101 | 226 | 8 | 3 | 44.69 |
| Extras | 28 | |||||
| Total | 342/4d | 113.0 |
Jammu and Kashmir Bowling Figures (Karnataka 1st Innings)
| Bowler | O | M | R | W | Econ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Auqib Nabi | 23 | 7 | 54 | 5 | 2.34 |
| Sunil Kumar | 19 | 6 | 51 | 2 | 2.68 |
| Yudhvir Singh | 14.3 | 3 | 55 | 2 | 3.79 |
| Abid Mushtaq | 23 | 2 | 75 | 0 | 3.26 |
| Sahil Lotra | 12 | 1 | 50 | 1 | 4.16 |
| Abdul Samad | 2 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 2.50 |
Jammu And Kashmir Cricket Team Vs Karnataka Cricket Team Match Scorecard – Karnataka Batting
1st Innings: 293/10 (93.3 overs)
| Batter | Dismissal | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| KL Rahul | c Wadhawan b Auqib Nabi | 13 | 39 | 2 | 0 | 33.33 |
| Mayank Agarwal | lbw b Auqib Nabi | 160 | 266 | 21 | 0 | 60.15 |
| Devdutt Padikkal (c) | c Samad b Kumar | 11 | 10 | 2 | 0 | 110.00 |
| Karun Nair | b Auqib Nabi | 0 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Ravichandran Smaran | c Wadhawan b Auqib Nabi | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Shreyas Gopal | lbw b Yudhvir Singh | 27 | 83 | 1 | 0 | 32.53 |
| Kruthik Krishna (wk) | lbw b Sahil Lotra | 36 | 101 | 2 | 0 | 35.64 |
| Vidyadhar Patil | c sub (DR Kundal) b Kumar | 11 | 23 | 2 | 0 | 47.82 |
| Vijaykumar Vyshak | not out | 17 | 27 | 3 | 0 | 62.96 |
| Shikhar Shetty | lbw b Auqib Nabi | 0 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Prasidh Krishna | c Kumar b Yudhvir Singh | 4 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 66.66 |
| Extras | 14 | |||||
| Total | 293/10 | 93.3 |
(Note: Karnataka did not bat in the 2nd innings as the match ended in a draw).
Karnataka Bowling Figures
1st Innings (vs J&K 584)
| Bowler | O | M | R | W | Econ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vidyadhar Patil | 32 | 2 | 116 | 1 | 3.62 |
| Vijaykumar Vyshak | 34 | 10 | 75 | 1 | 2.20 |
| Prasidh Krishna | 34.1 | 7 | 98 | 5 | 2.86 |
| Shreyas Gopal | 34 | 2 | 139 | 1 | 4.08 |
| Shikhar Shetty | 37 | 3 | 125 | 1 | 3.37 |
| Karun Nair | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0.50 |
2nd Innings (vs J&K 342/4d)
| Bowler | O | M | R | W | Econ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vijaykumar Vyshak | 10 | 1 | 30 | 1 | 3.00 |
| Prasidh Krishna | 12 | 0 | 42 | 2 | 3.50 |
| Vidyadhar Patil | 13 | 0 | 51 | 0 | 3.92 |
| Shikhar Shetty | 31 | 10 | 50 | 0 | 1.61 |
| Shreyas Gopal | 36 | 13 | 84 | 1 | 2.33 |
| Karun Nair | 7 | 2 | 21 | 0 | 3.00 |
| KL Rahul | 2 | 0 | 15 | 0 | 7.50 |
| Mayank Agarwal | 2 | 0 | 23 | 0 | 11.50 |
Key Highlights & Match Analysis
- Top Batting Performance: Shubham Pundir was the absolute architect of J&K’s massive first-innings total, playing a masterful and match-defining knock of 121 runs off 247 balls. His ability to anchor the innings gave the middle order the confidence to play freely. In the second innings, Qamran Iqbal played an unbeaten marathon innings of 160 runs, showcasing immense concentration, while Sahil Lotra complemented him brilliantly with a well-compiled 101-run cameo. For Karnataka, veteran Mayank Agarwal stood tall with a gritty and class-filled 160 to keep his team afloat in the first innings.
- Top Bowling Performance: Auqib Nabi was simply unplayable at times, ripping through the Karnataka batting lineup with incredible figures of 5/54. His ability to extract late movement and hit the stumps consistently completely derailed Karnataka’s middle and lower order. He was ably supported by Sunil Kumar (2/51) and Yudhvir Singh (2/55). Prasidh Krishna was the pick of the bowlers for Karnataka, claiming a hard-fought 5/98 in the first innings to prevent an even larger deficit.
- Turning Point of the Match: The match turned decisively on Day 3 when Auqib Nabi triggered a sensational batting collapse. Removing KL Rahul, Karun Nair, and Ravichandran Smaran in a single, magical over shifted the momentum entirely in J&K’s favor. This spell ensured J&K secured a first-innings lead of over 290 runs, putting them in the driver’s seat for the historic title.
- Records Broken & Milestones Achieved: Jammu and Kashmir clinched their maiden Ranji Trophy title in their history, creating one of the biggest upsets in Indian domestic cricket. Auqib Nabi finished the tournament as the Player of the Series with a staggering 60 wickets, a record-breaking feat in a single Ranji Trophy season. Furthermore, Qamran Iqbal and Sahil Lotra’s unbeaten 150+ run partnership in the second innings ensured J&K completely batted Karnataka out of the match, leaving no room for a comeback on the final day.
Head-to-Head Record
| Format | Matches | Jammu & Kashmir Wins | Karnataka Wins | No Result / Draw |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| First-Class (Ranji Trophy) | 8 | 1 | 5 | 2 |
(Note: J&K’s 1 win is this historic 2025-26 Final victory on first-innings lead).
FAQ Section
Q: Who won the Jammu and Kashmir vs Karnataka Ranji Trophy Final match? A: The match ended in a draw, but Jammu and Kashmir won the Ranji Trophy 2025-26 title on the basis of a massive 291-run first-innings lead.
Q: Who was the Player of the Match in the final? A: Shubham Pundir from Jammu and Kashmir was named the Player of the Match for his crucial first-innings century (121 runs).
Q: What was the exact match result and margin? A: The match was drawn. Jammu & Kashmir scored 584 and 342/4d, while Karnataka scored 293. J&K won the trophy by securing a 291-run first-innings lead.
Q: When and where was the match played? A: The match was played from February 24 to 28, 2026, at the KSCA Hubli Cricket Ground in Hubli, Karnataka.
Q: What is the current series score or tournament outcome? A: This was the Final of the Ranji Trophy 2025-26 season. Jammu and Kashmir defeated Karnataka to lift their maiden Ranji Trophy championship title.
Conclusion
The Ranji Trophy Final between the Jammu and Kashmir cricket team and the Karnataka cricket team will be etched in history as the moment J&K cricket reached the absolute pinnacle of Indian domestic cricket. Despite Karnataka’s valiant efforts led by Mayank Agarwal, J&K’s dominant batting and relentless bowling proved too much. This historic triumph not only marks a new era for the J&K cricket team but also inspires a whole new generation of cricketers from the region. J&K will now look to carry this momentum into the upcoming domestic season as reigning champions, while Karnataka will aim to bounce back strongly in the next edition of the tournament.