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Jammu and Kashmir One Step Away from Historic Ranji Trophy Final Glory

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Jammu and Kashmir cricket team celebrating their semi-final victory over Bengal in the Ranji Trophy, players in white uniforms cheering on the field.

Jammu and Kashmir are on the cusp of scripting a remarkable chapter in Indian domestic cricket history by reaching their maiden Ranji Trophy final. In a gripping semi-final against Bengal at the Bengal Cricket Academy Ground in Kalyani, the Himalayan side dominated with disciplined bowling led by uncapped pacer Auqib Nabi’s match-haul of nine wickets, … Read more

The match between Bengal and Jammu & Kashmir in the Ranji Trophy 2025-26 semifinals is unfolding on a surface at the Bengal Cricket Academy Ground in Kalyani that has shown early life and carry, favoring the pacers right from the outset. Jammu & Kashmir won the toss and elected to field first, a decision that has paid dividends so far as their seamers have exploited the conditions effectively. Bengal, boasting a star-studded pace attack of their own with Mohammed Shami, Akash Deep, and Mukesh Kumar waiting in the wings, finds itself tested early despite home advantage.

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Pacers bowling on a lively green pitch during Bengal vs Jammu & Kashmir Ranji Trophy semifinal at Kalyani

“Pacers from both sides are dominating proceedings on a lively, seaming track at Kalyani, where swing and bounce have kept batsmen on edge throughout Day 1. J&K’s disciplined seam attack reduced Bengal to early trouble before Sudip Kumar Gharami’s gritty century steadied the ship, leaving the contest finely poised with Bengal reaching 249/5 at stumps.” … Read more