J&K will play their first final against the eight-time champions Karnataka, who secured their place by beating Uttarakhand in the semifinal. The summit clash is scheduled to take place at KSCA Cricket Stadium in Hubballi from February 24.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Jammu and Kashmir scripted history as they stormed into their first-ever Ranji Trophy final, 16 years after their maiden appearance in the premier domestic tournament, with a six-wicket win over Bengal on day four of their semi-final at the Bengal Cricket Academy ground on Wednesday.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Seam-bowling all-rounder Auqib Nabi rose to the occasion, bagging four wickets alongside Sunil Kumar as Bengal folded for 99 in their second innings on day three and tilted the contest in J&K\u2019s favour. Playing for the losing side, Shami was at his absolute best in the match as he took an eight-wicket haul in the first innings and completed the match with nine wickets to his name.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Jammu and Kashmir scripted history as they stormed into their first-ever Ranji Trophy final, 16 years after their maiden appearance in the premier domestic tournament, with a six-wicket win over Bengal on day four of their semi-final at the Bengal Cricket Academy ground on Wednesday.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Shami is the sixth-highest wicket-taker in the ongoing Ranji Trophy 2025-26. He has taken 37 wickets in just seven matches in the current season, including three five-fors. The 35-year-old had also claimed a five-wicket haul against Services last month, returning with figures of 5-51 in the second innings.<\/p>\r\n\r\n