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Jammu and Kashmir vs Bengal, 2nd Semi-Final Match Summary

JAM vs BEN, 2026 - First-class Summary

Jammu and Kashmir vs Bengal Scorecard
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2nd Semi-Final, Bengal Cricket Academy Ground, Kalyani, West Bengal , Feb 15, 2026
Jammu and Kashmir Jammu and Kashmir
302 (76.1)
Bengal Bengal
328 (97.1)
Jammu and Kashmir beat Bengal by 6 wickets
  • Player of the Match
    Auqib Nabi
    42(54)&5/87(26)
BEN 328/10
Bat Top Batsmen
<a href=/cricket/players/117244-sudip-gharami-playerprofile>Sudip Gharami</a>
Sudip Gharami
146 (246)
  • 21x4s
  • 1x6s
  • 59.34SR
<a href=/cricket/players/64855-abhimanyu-ranganathanparmashwaran-easwaran-playerprofile>Abhimanyu Easwaran</a>
Abhimanyu Easwaran
49 (96)
  • 6x4s
  • 1x6s
  • 51.04SR
Bowl Top Bowlers
Bowler
Aquib Nabi
ECON 3.34
26
OVERS
87/5
R/W
JAM 302/10
Bat Top Batsmen
<a href=/cricket/players/113179-abdul-samad-playerprofile>Abdul Samad</a>
Abdul Samad
82 (85)
  • 12x4s
  • 0x6s
  • 96.47SR
<a href=/cricket/players/1094-paras-dogra-playerprofile>Paras Dogra</a>
Paras Dogra
58 (112)
  • 7x4s
  • 0x6s
  • 51.78SR
Bowl Top Bowlers
Bowler
Mohammad Shami
ECON 4.06
22.1
OVERS
90/8
R/W
Bowler
Mukesh Kumar
ECON 3.54
22
OVERS
78/2
R/W
BEN 99/10
Bat Top Batsmen
<a href=/cricket/players/51351-shahbaz-ahmed-playerprofile>Shahbaz Ahmed</a>
Shahbaz Ahmed
24 (25)
  • 4x4s
  • 0x6s
  • 96SR
Suraj Jaiswal
Suraj Jaiswal
14 (41)
  • 2x4s
  • 0x6s
  • 34.14SR
Bowl Top Bowlers
JAM 126/4
Bat Top Batsmen
Vanshaj Sharma
Vanshaj Sharma
43 (83)
  • 4x4s
  • 1x6s
  • 51.80SR
<a href=/cricket/players/113179-abdul-samad-playerprofile>Abdul Samad</a>
Abdul Samad
30 (27)
  • 1x4s
  • 3x6s
  • 111.11SR
Bowl Top Bowlers
Bowler
Akash Deep
ECON 3.06
15
OVERS
46/3
R/W
Bowler
Mohammad Shami
ECON 2.18
11
OVERS
24/1
R/W
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The 41-year-old legend! Paras Dogra, the skipper of Jammu and Kashmir says that the target was a small one and they needed a gritty stand at the top. Adds that they lost three wickets but Abdul Samad is a good batter and he got good runs.  Adds that the lead was very slender in the first innings and they were not that panicked. Ends by saying that he loves this game and this journey has been great and they are happy to play in the finals.
Auqib Nabi's heroics!  Auqib Nabi wins the Player of the Match award. A five-wicket haul in the first innings, followed by a crucial 42 runs with the bat. However, the figures of 10-2-36-4 in the second innings, which ultimately pushed Bengal on the back foot earns him the award. He says that he is happy to play in the finals and that their hard work has paid off. Adds that they were positive coming into the game and they did well throughout the game. Says that he keeps it simple and doesn't think much about getting the results. Ends by saying that he is working on his batting as well and they will give their best and try to win the finals as well.
The skipper of Bengal - Abhimanyu Easwaran says that they did well in the first innings but they didn't bat well in the second innings. Adds that there are a lot of positives, as Sudip Gharami batted well and Mohammad Shami bowled brilliantly but they fell short in the second innings.  Adds that they will focus on the positives and work for the next season. He ends by saying that he is proud of his boys.
...Presentation...
J&K made history! Chasing 126 for a historic spot in their first-ever Ranji Trophy final, J&K had a nervy start, losing two quick wickets to the Bengal pacers at the end of Day 3, but with the game firmly in control, Jammu and Kashmir needed one good stand to cross the line. Vanshaj Sharma, along with Abdul Samad, added 55 runs, and it turned out to be the match-winning partnership. Credit to the Bengal bowlers, who got just about a session's rest between their innings and had to defend such a low total. Mohammad Shami and Akash Deep started with 23 dots on the trot, but J&K had the edge in the final innings.
Bengal’s collapse! With a slender 26-run lead, Bengal stepped out to bat in their second innings, but what followed was an absolute disaster. The J&K pace attack, led once again by the fiery Auqib Nabi, made the new ball talk and completely rattled the top order.  Wickets fell like ninepins as the batters failed to apply themselves against the swinging delivery. Shahbaz Ahmed managed a gritty 24, but a string of poor shots meant Bengal was bundled out for a paltry 99, setting a very modest target for the visitors.
Shami’s sensational spell! In reply, J&K found themselves in early trouble before Abdul Samad and skipper Paras Dogra launched a brilliant counter-attack with a 147-run stand. Samad smashed a quickfire 82, and some late fireworks from the tail pushed them to 302, just 26 runs short of Bengal's total.  But the real story of the innings was Mohammed Shami! The veteran pacer breathed absolute fire with the red cherry, running through the J&K batting lineup to finish with his career-best First-Class figures of 8 for 90.
Bengal started strong - Bengal was put in to bat and posted a solid 328 in their first innings, riding on the back of a majestic 146 from Sudip Gharami. After losing an early wicket, Gharami anchored the innings beautifully, sharing crucial partnerships with Abhimanyu Easwaran and Shahbaz Ahmed. Sumanta Gupta also chipped in with some quick runs down the order. For Jammu and Kashmir, Auqib Nabi was the pick of the bowlers, hitting the deck hard to claim a brilliant five-wicket haul and keep the Bengal batters in check.
The Himalayan ascent! The weight of six decades evaporates into the Bengal sky. Look at what it means! Former India international Ajay Sharma, the head coach of Jammu & Kashmir, is being carried on the shoulders of the J&K players.  Sixty-seven years of waiting. Decades of being the underdog. Today, Jammu & Kashmir didn't just win a cricket match, they scaled their ultimate summit. For the first time in their history, J&K have marched into the Ranji Trophy Final.
Over 34.4 : 126/4
7 Runs
  • 134.1
  • 034.2
  • 034.3
  • 634.4
V. Sharma
43 (83)
A. Samad
30 (27)
M. Kumar
6.4-0-24-0
34.4
6
Mukesh Kumar To Vanshaj Sharma
SIX! Vanshaj Sharma finishes off in style! On a length, on middle, Vanshaj Sharma stays back in his crease and powers it down the ground for a biggie. Jammu and Kashmir beat Bengal by 6 wickets and make it into the finals of the Ranji Trophy!
34.3
0
Mukesh Kumar To Vanshaj Sharma
Hard length, outside off, Vanshaj Sharma taps it back to the bowler.
34.2
0
Mukesh Kumar To Vanshaj Sharma
Short, outside off, Vanshaj Sharma leaves it alone.
34.1
1
Mukesh Kumar To Abdul Samad
Much fuller, on middle, Abdul Samad drives it through covers for a single.
Over 34 : 119/4
12 Runs
  • 033.1
  • 433.2
  • 433.3
  • 033.4
  • 433.5
  • 033.6
V. Sharma
37 (80)
A. Samad
29 (26)
S. Jaiswal
1-0-12-0
33.6
0
Suraj Jaiswal To Vanshaj Sharma
Slower one, outside off, Vanshaj Sharma leaves it alone.
33.5
4
Suraj Jaiswal To Vanshaj Sharma
FOUR! Just over mid on! Just 7 needed now. On a length, on middle, Vanshaj Sharma stays in his crease and chips it over the leaping mid on fielder for a boundary.
33.4
0
Suraj Jaiswal To Vanshaj Sharma
Hard length, on off, Vanshaj Sharma blocks it to backward point.
33.3
4
Suraj Jaiswal To Vanshaj Sharma
FOUR MORE! Back-to-back boundaries from Vanshaj Sharma! On a length, on off, Vanshaj Sharma leans on and cracks a drive through covers for another boundary.
33.2
4
Suraj Jaiswal To Vanshaj Sharma
FOUR! Through the gap! On a length, on off, Vanshaj Sharma dances down the ground and flicks it magnificently in the gap through mid-wicket for a boundary.
33.1
0
Suraj Jaiswal To Vanshaj Sharma
Much fuller, on off, Vanshaj Sharma blocks it to the cover fielder.
Over 33 : 107/4
2 Runs
  • 032.1
  • 032.2
  • 032.3
  • 032.4
  • 132.5
  • 132.6
V. Sharma
25 (74)
A. Samad
29 (26)
M. Kumar
6-0-17-0
32.6
1
Mukesh Kumar To Vanshaj Sharma
Keeps it full, on off, Vanshaj Sharma pushes it through cover for another single.
32.5
1
Mukesh Kumar To Abdul Samad
A full toss, on off, Abdul Samad steers it through covers for a single.
32.4
0
Mukesh Kumar To Abdul Samad
Short, on off, Abdul Samad looks to pull it but misses.
32.3
0
Mukesh Kumar To Abdul Samad
Full, down the leg side, Abdul Samad looks to flick it but misses.
32.2
0
Mukesh Kumar To Abdul Samad
Slower one, outside off, Abdul Samad swings hard but misses.
32.1
0
Mukesh Kumar To Abdul Samad
Just short! Length, on off, Abdul Samad drives it uppishly towards mid off. The ball lands just short of the fielder at mid off whi takes it on the bounce. Dot.
Over 32 : 105/4
13 Runs
  • 031.1
  • 631.2
  • 631.3
  • 131.4
  • 031.5
  • 031.6
V. Sharma
24 (73)
A. Samad
28 (21)
S. Ahmed
1-0-13-0
31.6
0
Shahbaz Ahmed To Vanshaj Sharma
Fired in, on middle, Vanshaj Sharma covers his line and blocks it back to the bowler.
31.5
0
Shahbaz Ahmed To Vanshaj Sharma
Quicker, on off, Vanshaj Sharma blocks it back to the bowler.
31.4
1
Shahbaz Ahmed To Abdul Samad
Short and wide, Abdul Samad slaps it to point for a single.
31.3
6
Shahbaz Ahmed To Abdul Samad
SIX! Back-to-back sixes from Abdul Samad! 100 comes up for Jammu and Kashmir. Flatter, outside off, Abdul Samad stays back and clatters it over extra covers for yet another six. Just 22 needed now.
Full Commentary
34 OV
12 Runs
S. Jaiswal to V. Sharma
  • 033.1
  • 433.2
  • 433.3
  • 033.4
  • 433.5
  • 033.6
33 OV
2 Runs
M. Kumar to A. Samad V. Sharma
  • 032.1
  • 032.2
  • 032.3
  • 032.4
  • 132.5
  • 132.6
32 OV
13 Runs
S. Ahmed to A. Samad V. Sharma
  • 031.1
  • 631.2
  • 631.3
  • 131.4
  • 031.5
  • 031.6
31 OV
1 Runs
M. Kumar to A. Samad V. Sharma
  • 030.1
  • 030.2
  • 030.3
  • 130.4
  • 030.5
  • 030.6
30 OV
18 Runs
A. Deep to A. Samad
  • 4 LB 29.1
  • 629.2
  • 429.3
  • 029.4
  • 1 NB 29.5
  • 229.5
  • 129.6
29 OV
2 Runs
M. Kumar to V. Sharma A. Samad
  • 128.1
  • 028.2
  • 028.3
  • 028.4
  • 128.5
  • 028.6
28 OV
2 Runs
A. Deep to P. Dogra V. Sharma A. Samad
  • 027.1
  • 127.2
  • 127.3
  • W 27.4
  • 027.5
  • 027.6
27 OV
4 Runs
M. Kumar to V. Sharma
  • 026.1
  • 026.2
  • 026.3
  • 026.4
  • 426.5
  • 026.6
26 OV
8 Runs
A. Deep to P. Dogra V. Sharma
  • 125.1
  • 025.2
  • 025.3
  • 225.4
  • 125.5
  • 425.6
25 OV
0 Runs
M. Shami to V. Sharma
  • 024.1
  • 024.2
  • 024.3
  • 024.4
  • 024.5
  • 024.6
24 OV
1 Runs
A. Deep to V. Sharma P. Dogra
  • 123.1
  • 023.2
  • 023.3
  • 023.4
  • 023.5
  • 023.6
23 OV
0 Runs
M. Shami to P. Dogra
  • 022.1
  • 022.2
  • 022.3
  • 022.4
  • 022.5
  • 022.6
22 OV
1 Runs
A. Deep to P. Dogra V. Sharma
  • 021.1
  • 121.2
  • 021.3
  • 021.4
  • 021.5
  • 021.6
21 OV
1 Runs
M. Shami to P. Dogra V. Sharma
  • 020.1
  • 020.2
  • 020.3
  • 1 LB 20.4
  • 020.5
  • 020.6
20 OV
3 Runs
A. Deep to P. Dogra V. Sharma
  • 019.1
  • 119.2
  • 019.3
  • 219.4
  • 019.5
  • 019.6
19 OV
2 Runs
M. Shami to V. Sharma S. Pundir P. Dogra
  • 118.1
  • 018.2
  • 018.3
  • 018.4
  • W 18.5
  • 118.6
18 OV
5 Runs
A. Deep to V. Sharma S. Pundir
  • 117.1
  • 017.2
  • 017.3
  • 017.4
  • 417.5
  • 017.6
17 OV
1 Runs
M. Shami to V. Sharma
  • 016.1
  • 016.2
  • 016.3
  • 016.4
  • 016.5
  • 116.6
16 OV
0 Runs
A. Deep to S. Pundir
  • 015.1
  • 015.2
  • 015.3
  • 015.4
  • 015.5
  • 015.6
15 OV
0 Runs
M. Shami to V. Sharma
  • 014.1
  • 014.2
  • 014.3
  • 014.4
  • 014.5
  • 014.6
14 OV
0 Runs
A. Deep to S. Pundir
  • 013.1
  • 013.2
  • 013.3
  • 013.4
  • 013.5
  • 013.6
13 OV
1 Runs
M. Kumar to S. Pundir V. Sharma
  • 012.1
  • 012.2
  • 012.3
  • 012.4
  • 112.5
  • 012.6
12 OV
4 Runs
A. Deep to V. Sharma S. Pundir
  • 011.1
  • 311.2
  • 011.3
  • 011.4
  • 111.5
  • 011.6
11 OV
7 Runs
M. Kumar to V. Sharma S. Pundir
  • 110.1
  • 010.2
  • 410.3
  • 010.4
  • 210.5
  • 010.6
10 OV
1 Runs
A. Deep to V. Sharma
  • 09.1
  • 09.2
  • 09.3
  • 09.4
  • 09.5
  • 19.6
9 OV
8 Runs
M. Shami to S. Pundir
  • 08.1
  • 48.2
  • 08.3
  • 08.4
  • 48.5
  • 08.6
8 OV
0 Runs
A. Deep to V. Sharma
  • 07.1
  • 07.2
  • 07.3
  • 07.4
  • 07.5
  • 07.6
7 OV
4 Runs
M. Shami to S. Pundir
  • 06.1
  • 06.2
  • 46.3
  • 06.4
  • 06.5
  • 06.6
6 OV
4 Runs
A. Deep to V. Sharma S. Pundir
  • 05.1
  • 15.2
  • 15.3
  • 25.4
  • 05.5
  • 05.6
5 OV
2 Runs
M. Shami to S. Pundir V. Sharma
  • 14.1
  • 04.2
  • 14.3
  • 04.4
  • 04.5
  • 04.6
4 OV
2 Runs
A. Deep to Y. Hassan S. Pundir V. Sharma
  • 03.1
  • 13.2
  • 03.3
  • 13.4
  • W 3.5
  • 03.6
3 OV
5 Runs
M. Shami to Y. Hassan S. Pundir
  • 02.1
  • 42.2
  • 12.3
  • 02.4
  • 02.5
  • 02.6
2 OV
3 Runs
A. Deep to S. Khajuria S. Pundir
  • 1 NB 1.1
  • 01.1
  • 01.2
  • 01.3
  • W 1.4
  • 2 LB 1.5
  • 01.6
1 OV
2 Runs
M. Shami to S. Khajuria Y. Hassan
  • 1 NB 0.1
  • 10.1
  • 00.2
  • 00.3
  • 00.4
  • 00.5
  • 00.6
Match Info
  • Venue Bengal Cricket Academy Ground, Kalyani, West Bengal
  • Weather Sunny
  • Toss Jammu and Kashmir won the toss and elected to field
  • Result Jammu and Kashmir beat Bengal by 6 wickets
  • Player of the Match Auqib Nabi
  • Umpire Saidharshan Kumar (IND), Mohit Krishnadas (IND) and Keyur Kelkar (IND)
  • Referee Pankaj Dharmani (IND)
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