All about Abhishek Sharma’s Lonely Network in Ahmedabad
Resuming the day at 43 for 2, J&K suffered early setbacks as overnight batsman Shubham Pundir and skipper Paras Dogra were dismissed cheaply, raising hopes of a Bengal comeback. However, Vanshaj Sharma and Abdul Samad turned the tide with remarkable composure. Vanshaj remained unbeaten on 43 while Samad provided solid support with an unbeaten 30 as their crucial 55-run partnership led the visitors to a famous win.The foundations of the victory had already been laid earlier by pace boss Auqib Nabi, who delivered a match-winning performance. The fast bowler took nine wickets in the match, dismantling the Bengal batting and ensuring the target remained well within reach.The achievement marks a dramatic rise for Jammu and Kashmir, who made their Ranji Trophy debut in the 1959-60 season but were rarely considered title contenders. Their previous best result came in the 2013–14 season, when they reached the knockout stages after a long layoff.Short Score:
- Bengal: 328 and 99 in 25.1 overs.
- Jammu & Kashmir: 302 and 126 for 4 in 34.4 overs (Vanshaj Sharma 43 not out, Abdul Samad 30 not out).