In a landmark moment for domestic cricket, Jammu and Kashmir secured their first-ever Ranji Trophy victory over Delhi, winning by seven wickets at the Arun Jaitley Stadium. The win lifted J&K to second place in Elite Group D, just behind Mumbai, marking a turning point in their 2025 Ranji Trophy campaign.
Delhi’s decision to bat first backfired as Auqib Nabi’s fiery spell of 5 for 35 ripped through their batting order. Supported by Vanshaj Sharma (2/57) and Abid Mushtaq (2/30), J&K bundled out Delhi for 211 in their first innings, setting the tone early in the match.
Dogra and Samad Steady the Innings for J&K
J&K’s response with the bat was measured yet dominant. Despite losing early wickets, skipper Paras Dogra’s composed 106 and Abdul Samad’s fluent 85 turned the tide in their favor. Kanhaiya Wadhawan chipped in with a valuable 47, helping the side post 310 and claim a 99-run first-innings lead.
Delhi began their second innings with renewed determination, led by Ayush Badoni’s brisk 72 and Ayush Doseja’s 62. But just when it seemed they might set a competitive target, their lower order collapsed dramatically. They lost the last five wickets for just 10 runs and were bowled out for 277.
Left-arm spinner Vanshaj Sharma proved lethal once again, taking 6 for 68. It was his third five-wicket haul in just four matches, leaving J&K chasing 179 for victory.
Qamran Iqbal’s Unbeaten 133 Seals Historic Triumph
On the final day, Qamran Iqbal played the innings of his career, producing a flawless unbeaten 133 that guided J&K to 179/3 and a historic win over Delhi after 43 encounters.
This long-awaited victory not only ended Delhi’s decades of dominance but also highlighted Jammu and Kashmir’s rise as a formidable force in Indian domestic cricket.
Brief Scores:
Delhi 211 & 277 (Badoni 72, Doseja 62; Vanshaj 6/68)
J&K 310 & 179/3 (Qamran Iqbal 133*; Shokeen 2/52)
Result: Jammu & Kashmir won by seven wickets.
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