Jammu and Kashmir showcased a dominant batting display in the Ranji Trophy final against Karnataka, led by Shubham Pundir’s historic century and contributions from Yawer Hassan, Paras Dogra, Abdul Samad, Kanhaiya Wadhawan, and Sahil Lotra. Their first-innings total reached a commanding 584 runs, with valuable lower-order partnerships extending their dominance. Despite Karnataka’s Prasidh Krishna taking five wickets, the unresponsive pitch favored the batters.
The foundation for Jammu and Kashmir’s strong performance was laid on Day 1, with Yawer Hassan’s fluent 88 setting the tone. Shubham Pundir’s century, the first by a Jammu and Kashmir batter in a Ranji Trophy final, anchored the innings, keeping Karnataka on the defensive. Captain Paras Dogra’s composed 50 and partnerships with Kanhaiya Wadhawan further solidified their position, crossing the 450-run mark.
In the face of Karnataka’s bowling efforts, Jammu and Kashmir’s lower order, including Sahil Lotra, Abid Mushtaq, and Yudhvir Singh Charak, ensured no late momentum for the opposition. Multiple fifty-plus scores and consistent partnerships throughout the innings prevented Karnataka from applying sustained pressure. With a formidable first-innings total, Jammu and Kashmir now hold a strong position in the final, challenging Karnataka to match the score and stay in contention for the Ranji Trophy title.
