Ranji Trophy 2025-26: Total Domination: J&K beat Rajasthan by an innings and 41 runs

Srinagar, Oct 27: Jammu and Kashmir completed a resounding victory over Rajasthan, winning by an innings and 41 runs on the third morning of their second Ranji Trophy Elite Group clash at the Sher-e-Kashmir Cricket Stadium, Srinagar, on Monday.

Resuming at a precarious 41 for 5, Rajasthan’s hopes of resistance were quickly dashed as Auqib Nabi continued his fiery spell, dismantling the lower order with pace and precision. He finished with a career-best 7 for 24, completing a remarkable match haul of 10 wickets, to go with his fluent 55-run knock in J&K’s first innings, an all-round performance that powered the hosts to win at home.

Rajasthan folded for just 89 runs in 29.5 overs, with only Deepak Hooda (28) and DL Chahar (26 not out) offering brief resistance. Apart from Nabi, Yudhvir Singh picked up two wickets.

Earlier, J&K’s total of 282 in the first innings, built around fifties from Abdul Samad (76), Yudhvir Singh (53) and Auqib Nabi (55), had already put them in a commanding position after bowling out Rajasthan for 152 on Day 1.

The victory marked another dominant home performance for J&K, who controlled all three days with both bat and ball. Their pace attack, led by Nabi, proved too hot for Rajasthan to handle in the seamer-friendly conditions.

With this win, J&K have signalled their growing confidence and form early in the Ranji season, a comprehensive effort that will boost their standing in the group.