Jammu & Kashmir made a solid start in the Ranji Trophy final against Karnataka, reaching 104/1 at lunch on Day 1. Yawer Hassan and Shubham Pundir’s composed batting led the team’s performance.
The opening pair of Qamran Iqbal and Yawer Hassan faced a tough challenge but managed to survive the initial overs. Despite Iqbal’s early dismissal, Hassan (57 not out) and Pundir (38 not out) built an impressive partnership of 86 runs.
Karnataka’s bowlers, Vidhyadhar Patil and Vyshak Vijay Kumar, posed a strong attack. Although Karnataka had a chance to dismiss Hassan early on, a successful review overturned the decision, keeping Jammu & Kashmir steady.
After losing Iqbal, Jammu & Kashmir’s batters maintained a cautious approach, with Yawer Hassan reaching his maiden First Class half-century. The team reached 100 runs before lunch, showcasing a promising start in the final.
