Star of the Match: Auqib Nabi

Srinagar, Oct 27: Jammu and Kashmir’s pace all-rounder Auqib Nabi produced a career-defining performance to script an emphatic victory over Rajasthan in the Ranji Trophy match at the Sher-e-Kashmir Stadium, Srinagar.

After rescuing J&K’s innings with a composed yet aggressive 55 off 65 balls, Auqib delivered a spellbinding show with the ball, claiming a match haul of 10 wickets (3 in the first innings and 7 in the second) to dismantle Rajasthan and seal an innings-and-41-run win for the hosts.

His bowling in the second innings was nothing short of devastating. Operating with relentless accuracy and pace, Auqib ripped through the Rajasthan top and middle order, returning a stunning 7 for 24, his best figures in first-class cricket. His three wickets in the first innings had already set the tone for J&K’s dominance.

The right-arm seamer’s all-round brilliance was the cornerstone of J&K’s home victory this season, showcasing not only his ability to swing matches single-handedly but also the growing depth and confidence of the J&K pace unit.

With his fiery spells and vital lower-order runs, Auqib has emerged as one of the most complete performers in the domestic circuit this season, a player J&K can bank on in crunch moments.