Karnataka vs Jammu & Kashmir Ranji Trophy Final Live Score: Jammu and Kashmir stand on the brink of history as they prepare for their maiden Ranji Trophy final, but their dream run faces their toughest challenge against seasoned giants Karnataka. The underdogs’ journey has been defined by grit and determination, but overcoming a team of Karnataka’s caliber will require a near-perfect performance.
Karnataka’s dominance this season has been comprehensive. Despite a slow start against Saurashtra, they quickly established themselves as the team to beat and swept powerhouses like Mumbai and Uttarakhand with authority. Their formidable batting line-up has been the cornerstone of their success, with KL Rahul, Karun Nair, Devdutt Padikkal and Ravichandran Smaran. Padikkal also excelled as captain after taking over from Mayank Agarwal, ensuring the team maintained its momentum.
However, their strength goes beyond batting. Led by Indian pacer Prasidh Krishna, the bowling unit performed consistently while all-rounder Shreyas Gopal was invaluable with both bat and ball. His ability to influence matches at crucial moments made Karnataka an even more well-rounded side.
Meanwhile, Jammu and Kashmir relied on their disciplined bowling, spearheaded by Auqib Nabi, whose 55 wickets powered their historic run. Their wins over Bengal and Madhya Pradesh underscore their ability to compete under pressure. Veteran captain Paras Dogra and coach Ajay Sharma will play a key role in keeping the team focused for the big event.
However, injury concerns to key players like Shubham Khajuria and Vanshraj Sharma could pose problems. While Karnataka’s experience and depth give them a clear advantage, Jammu and Kashmir will be hoping that their fearless approach will help them pull off one of the biggest upsets in Ranji Trophy history.
