Jammu and Kashmir Road to Ranji Trophy Final: Full List of Results, Top Players, Key Stats

Jammu & Kashmir's qualification for the 2025-26 Ranji Trophy final marks a landmark achievement, their first summit clash after debuting in the competition 67 years ago.

Finishing strongly in their Elite group, they carried momentum into the knockouts with disciplined performances and standout individual efforts.

Jammu and Kashmir Road to Ranji Trophy Final Full List of Results Top Players Key Stats

It has been a fantastic journey for Auqib Nabi, Paras Dogra and co, but the journey hasn't always been smooth. They endured an agonizing setback in their very first match of the season.

Their campaign included a close loss to Mumbai early on, but they rebounded impressively. Key wins came against Rajasthan, Delhi, and Hyderabad. Draws against teams like Chhattisgarh, Puducherry, and Himachal Pradesh ensured steady points accumulation. In the quarterfinals, they overcame Madhya Pradesh by 56 runs in Indore, showcasing bowling depth and batting resolve.

Jammu and Kashmir beat Bengal in the Semis

The semifinal against Bengal at Kalyani proved defining. Bengal posted 328 in the first innings, led by Sudip Kumar Gharami's 146, but Auqib Nabi's 5 for 87 kept Jammu & Kashmir competitive at 302. Bengal's second-innings collapse to 99 handed the advantage, with Sunil Kumar and Auqib Nabi sharing eight wickets. Chasing 126, Jammu & Kashmir reached the target comfortably at 126 for 4 on the fourth day, with Vanshaj Sharma's unbeaten 43 and Abdul Samad's aggressive 30* sealing the six-wicket victory.Auqib Nabi earned Player of the Match for his all-round impact.

Throughout the season, Abdul Samad's explosive middle-order batting provided firepower, while Auqib Nabi's seam bowling and lower-order contributions proved invaluable. Paras Dogra's captaincy emphasized team balance, drawing on players like Shubham Khajuria, Shubham Pundir, and Yawer Hassan. Umran Malik's pace added threat on helpful surfaces.

This journey has united fans in the region, turning a perennial mid-table side into contenders. Defeating established units like Delhi and Bengal away from home highlights their mental toughness. Now facing Karnataka in Hubballi, Jammu & Kashmir aim to cap their fairy-tale run with a historic title, proving domestic cricket's depth and unpredictability.

If they win the final, the players from up north will also be the first Northeners to win Ranji Trophy since Delhi won it back in 2007-08 season.