The Ranji Trophy Elite 2025-26 Final between the Karnataka Cricket Team vs Jammu and Kashmir Cricket Team Match Scorecard was a classic display of patience, endurance and competence in the red-ball game. The match was played in the KSCA Hubli Cricket Ground and took place in several days where the batting was predominant, the partnerships were long, and the bowling was disciplined. Jammu and Kashmir began with a bang by amassing a colossal 584 runs in the first innings and Karnataka came under intense pressure. In response, Karnataka could only score 293 runs, with a superb 100 by Mayank Agarwal. The second innings then went on with Jammu and Kashmir leading 342/4, which practically won the match. Although there were such good performances, time constraints saw the game being drawn.
This article will provide complete analysis of theKarnataka Cricket Team vs Jammu and Kashmir Cricket Team Match Scorecard with a breakdown of each and every inning and its analysis, highlights, and lessons learned.
Karnataka vs Jammu and Kashmir, Final, Ranji Trophy Elite 2025-26 Details
| Detail | Information |
| Match | Karnataka vs Jammu & Kashmir |
| Tournament | Ranji Trophy Elite 2025-26 |
| Stage | Final |
| Venue | KSCA Hubli Cricket Ground |
| Date | 24 February 2026 |
| Toss | Jammu & Kashmir won the toss and elected to bat |
| Result | Match Drawn |
| JK 1st Innings | 584/10 (173.1 overs) |
| KAR 1st Innings | 293/10 (93.3 overs) |
| JK 2nd Innings | 342/4 (113 overs) |
Karnataka vs Jammu and Kashmir Match Overview
The game started by Jammu and Kashmir choosing to bat first and the decision paid off in a spectacular manner. Their first and second line approached patiently and with discipline and turned initiations into large scores and established long partnerships. The Karnataka bowlers were not able to get breakthroughs repeatedly and Jammu and Kashmir managed to control the first innings. Karnataka came to the bat under massive pressure, with the huge target. Although Mayank Agarwal was tall with an impressive innings, the other batting lineup could not support him allowing Karnataka to score like the opposition. The second innings saw Jammu and Kashmir again exhibit its calmness and control with the bat thus leaving no chance of forcing a result by Karnataka. The game slowly turned into a draw, and time and tactical moves in first-class cricket were stressed.
Karnataka Cricket Team vs Jammu and Kashmir Cricket Team Match Scorecard Match Scorecard
Jammu & Kashmir 1st Innings Scorecard
The Jammu and Kashmir cricket team came up with a resounding batting performance in the first innings, registering 584 runs. The innings was marked by the fact that it was constant, had partners and that there was a contribution by nearly all sections of the batting order. Yawer Hassan came in after the side lost one of the initial wickets and brought about some sense of stability in the innings with a cool knock of 88 runs playing patiently and in control. He also established an important alliance with Shubham Pundir who would subsequently score one of the finest innings of the game. Pundir got a magnificent 121 run, leading the innings and providing stability in the middle of the innings.
Captain Paras Dogra contributed with a good 70 runs to add to the momentum and Abdul Samad contributed with 61 runs to keep the scoring rate steady. The middle order (lower) contributed significantly to the overall total of more than 500, Kanhaiya Wadhawan scored 70 runs and Sahil Lotra contributed 72 runs. The tailenders too played some good runs and this was indicative of how strong the Jammu and Kashmir batting line was. The bowlers of Karnataka struggled to tame the scoring, but Prasidh Krishna shone with a five-wicket haul, which offered some breaches.
Batting Performance
| Batter | Runs | Balls | 4s | 6s | Strike Rate |
| Yawer Hassan | 88 | 150 | 13 | 0 | 58.67 |
| Shubham Pundir | 121 | 247 | 12 | 2 | 48.99 |
| Paras Dogra | 70 | 166 | 8 | 0 | 42.17 |
| Abdul Samad | 61 | 104 | 6 | 1 | 58.65 |
| Kanhaiya Wadhawan | 70 | 109 | 9 | 0 | 64.22 |
| Sahil Lotra | 72 | 138 | 8 | 0 | 52.17 |
| Extras | 35 | — | — | — | — |
| Total | 584/10 | 173.1 overs | — | — | — |
Bowling Performance (Karnataka)
| Bowler | Overs | Runs | Wickets | Economy |
| Prasidh Krishna | 34.1 | 98 | 5 | 2.90 |
| Vidyadhar Patil | 32 | 116 | 1 | 3.60 |
| Vijaykumar Vyshak | 34 | 75 | 1 | 2.20 |
| Shreyas Gopal | 34 | 139 | 1 | 4.10 |
| Shikhar Shetty | 37 | 125 | 1 | 3.40 |
Fall of Wickets
- 18/1 – Qamran Iqbal
- 157/2 – Yawer Hassan
- 303/3 – Shubham Pundir
- 307/4 – Abdul Samad
- 417/5 – Kanhaiya Wadhawan
- 471/6 – Paras Dogra
- 539/7 – Abid Mushtaq
- 543/8 – Auqib Nabi Dar
- 573/9 – Sahil Lotra
- 584/10 – Yudhvir Singh
Karnataka 1st Innings Scorecard
The Karnataka cricket team had a daunting battle during their first innings having conceded a massive total. The stress was felt when they were losing the initial wickets to include KL Rahul and Devdutt Padikkal which put the team in a back foot.
But Mayank Agarwal delivered a fantastic performance of 160 runs showing a great concentration and skill. He held the innings together and wickets were falling at the other end. Karun Nair and Smaran Ravichandran were fired at a low price, which contributed to the woes of Karnataka.
Shreyas Gopal and Kruthik Krishna tried to revive the innings with a consistent alliance, yet the absence of the lower order support did not enable Karnataka to achieve a competitive score. They were later rolled out at 293 runs. The bowling team of Jammu and Kashmir did a very good job, with Auqib Nabi Dar taking the center stage with five wicket haul, aided by Sunil Kumar and Yudhvir Singh.
Batting Performance
| Batter | Runs | Balls | 4s | 6s | Strike Rate |
| Mayank Agarwal | 160 | 266 | 21 | 0 | 60.15 |
| Shreyas Gopal | 27 | 83 | 1 | 0 | 32.53 |
| Kruthik Krishna | 36 | 101 | 2 | 0 | 35.64 |
| Vijaykumar Vyshak | 17* | 27 | 3 | 0 | 62.96 |
| Extras | 14 | — | — | — | — |
| Total | 293/10 | 93.3 overs | — | — | — |
Bowling Performance (Jammu & Kashmir)
| Bowler | Overs | Runs | Wickets | Economy |
| Auqib Nabi Dar | 23 | 54 | 5 | 2.30 |
| Sunil Kumar | 19 | 51 | 2 | 2.70 |
| Yudhvir Singh | 14.3 | 55 | 2 | 3.80 |
| Sahil Lotra | 12 | 50 | 1 | 4.20 |
Fall of Wickets
- 27/1 – KL Rahul
- 56/2 – Devdutt Padikkal
- 57/3 – Karun Nair
- 57/4 – Smaran Ravichandran
- 162/5 – Shreyas Gopal
- 241/6 – Kruthik Krishna
- 256/7 – Vidyadhar Patil
- 278/8 – Mayank Agarwal
- 288/9 – Shikhar Shetty
- 293/10 – Prasidh Krishna
Jammu & Kashmir 2nd Innings Scorecard
The Jammu and Kashmir cricket team followed up their performance in the first innings with a solid batting performance in the second innings. They scored 342/4, taking up a lot of time and making sure that Karnataka did not have the time to mount a second attack. Qamran Iqbal delivered an outstanding performance, not being beaten with his 160 runs, which showed patience and endurance. The team started off with a few losses due to early wickets but they gradually rose again through alliances.
Abdul Samad made 32 but the best aspect of the innings was unbeaten partnership between Qamran Iqbal and Sahil Lotra. Lotra made up Iqbal with a brilliant 101 not out.
Not only did their alliance bring important runs but they also wasted important time, which eventually resulted in a draw.
Batting Performance
| Batter | Runs | Balls | 4s | 6s | Strike Rate |
| Qamran Iqbal | 160* | 311 | 16 | 3 | 51.45 |
| Sahil Lotra | 101* | 226 | 8 | 3 | 44.69 |
| Abdul Samad | 32 | 70 | 4 | 1 | 45.71 |
| Extras | 28 | — | — | — | — |
| Total | 342/4 | 113 overs | — | — | — |
Bowling Performance (Karnataka)
| Bowler | Overs | Runs | Wickets | Economy |
| Prasidh Krishna | 12 | 42 | 2 | 3.50 |
| Vijaykumar Vyshak | 10 | 30 | 1 | 3.00 |
| Shreyas Gopal | 36 | 84 | 1 | 2.30 |
| Shikhar Shetty | 31 | 50 | 0 | 1.60 |
Fall of Wickets
- 6/1 – Yawer Hassan
- 11/2 – Shubham Pundir
- 72/3 – Paras Dogra
- 145/4 – Abdul Samad
Karnataka vs Jammu and Kashmir Team Squads
Karnataka Squad
| Player | Role |
| KL Rahul | Batter |
| Mayank Agarwal | Opening Batter |
| Devdutt Padikkal | Batter |
| Karun Nair | Batter |
| Smaran Ravichandran | Batter |
| Shreyas Gopal | All-rounder |
| Kruthik Krishna | Wicketkeeper |
| Vidyadhar Patil | Bowler |
| Vijaykumar Vyshak | Bowler |
| Shikhar Shetty | Bowler |
| Prasidh Krishna | Bowler |
Jammu & Kashmir Squad
| Player | Role |
| Qamran Iqbal | Batter |
| Yawer Hassan | Batter |
| Shubham Pundir | Batter |
| Paras Dogra | Batter |
| Abdul Samad | All-rounder |
| Kanhaiya Wadhawan | Wicketkeeper |
| Sahil Lotra | All-rounder |
| Abid Mushtaq | Bowler |
| Auqib Nabi Dar | Bowler |
| Yudhvir Singh | Bowler |
| Sunil Kumar | Bowler |
Karnataka vs Jammu and Kashmir Match Highlights
- In the first innings Jammu and Kashmir score 584 runs.
- Shubham Pundir had 121 runs.
- There were several players who had a half-century.
- Prasidh Krishna got 5 wickets.
- Karnataka scored 293 runs
- Mayank Agarwal had 160 runs.
- Auqib Nabi Dar got 5 wickets.
- The second-innings of Jammu and Kashmir were 342/4.
- Qamran Iqbal scored 160*
- Sahil Lotra scored 101*
- The game was a draw because of time limits.
Conclusion
The Final of the Karnataka Cricket Team vs Jammu and Kashmir Cricket Team Match Scorecard was the ideal first-class cricket of a traditional nature. Jammu and Kashmir were dominating with a steady batting performance over both innings, whereas Karnataka had to depend on the individual brilliance.
The game emphasized the need to have partnerships, be patient, and time management in red-ball cricket. It is a memorable competition regardless of the outcome because of the performances.
FAQs
The Ranji Trophy 2025-26 Final between Karnataka and Jammu & Kashmir was a draw.
The best scorer was Qamran Iqbal who had an unbeaten 160 runs in the second innings.
Jammu & Kashmir scored 584 runs in their first innings.
In their opening innings, Karnataka reached a score of 293 with Mayank Agarwal scoring 160.
Prasidh Krishna (Karnataka) and Auqib Nabi Dar (Jammu & Kashmir) had 5 wickets each.
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