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Jammu & Kashmir Secures Historic First-Ever Ranji Trophy Title
Jammu & Kashmir (J&K) has won its maiden Ranji Trophy title for the 2025-26 season by defeating Karnataka in the final held at Hubli.
With this victory, J&K became the 19th different team in history to lift India’s most prestigious domestic first-class cricket trophy.
Auqib Nabi was named the Player of the Tournament for his exceptional performance, claiming 62 wickets—the highest in the season.
Abdul Samad emerged as the top scorer for the J&K side, amassing 748 runs with an impressive average of 57 throughout the tournament.
With this victory, J&K became the 19th different team in history to lift India’s most prestigious domestic first-class cricket trophy.
Auqib Nabi was named the Player of the Tournament for his exceptional performance, claiming 62 wickets—the highest in the season.
Abdul Samad emerged as the top scorer for the J&K side, amassing 748 runs with an impressive average of 57 throughout the tournament.
Key Facts / Static GK
Ranji Trophy: India's premier domestic first-class cricket championship
Final Venue: Hubli, Karnataka
Top Wicket Taker: Auqib Nabi (62 wickets)
Final Venue: Hubli, Karnataka
Top Wicket Taker: Auqib Nabi (62 wickets)
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