Jammu and Kashmir vs Karnataka, Ranji Trophy Final: Jammu and Kashmir batter Qamran Iqbal has completed his century on Day 5 of the Ranji Trophy final against Karnataka, taking their lead past 500 runs. Jammu and Kashmir opted to bat first and clinched a decisive first innings lead that has made them favourites to lift their first-ever Ranji Trophy final. Earlier, J&K posted a mammoth 584 in their first innings, led by Shubham Pundir's century (121). With the ball, J&K bowled out Karnataka for 293, thanks largely to pace spearhead Auqib Nabi's excellent five-wicket haul. Veteran Mayank Agarwal slammed a superb century (160), in what was Karnataka's only innings of note. (Live Scorecard)
Here are the Live Score and Updates from Day 5 of Ranji Trophy final between Jammu and Kashmir and Karnataka -
Ranji Trophy Final LIVE: 100 for Qamran Iqbal!
A Ranji Trophy final century for J&K's Qamran Iqbal! He slams a boundary against the experienced Shreyas Gopal to complete his ton in 189 balls. His 12th boundary of the match. Hugely crucial knock that has brought J&K to the brink of their first Ranji Trophy crown.
The boundary also takes J&K's lead past 500!
J&K 214/4 (72)
Ranji Trophy Final LIVE: 200 up!
200 is up for Jammu and Kashmir in the second innings. They got off to a shaky start, and were 11/2 at one stage, but Qamran Iqbal and co have steered the ship to safety. The lead? Nearly 500 now.
J&K 201/4 (64)
Ranji Trophy Final LIVE: Qamran Iqbal on 97
J&K batter Qamran Iqbal is nearing a historic hundred -- one in the Ranji Trophy final. He is batting on 97, having hit 11 boundaries and 1 six so far. The 24-year-old opened the innings and has shown nerves of steel.
J&K 198/4 (63)
Ranji Trophy Final LIVE: Play begins!
We are underway on Day 5 of the Ranji Trophy final. Shreyas Gopal starts the bowling for Karnataka. Just 1 run from the over, taken by Sahil Lotra. Qamran Iqbal, on the other end, is batting on 94!
J&K 187/4 (58)
Ranji Trophy Final LIVE: J&K's road to the final
Jammu and Kashmir's 2025-26 Ranji Trophy campaign began with a defeat to record champions Mumbai, but since then, they've been on a roll. Delhi, Rajasthan and Hyderabad were among the teams they defeated in the group stages, before beating Madhya Pradesh in the quarters and Bengal in the semis.
Ranji Trophy Final LIVE: Jammu and Kashmir on verge of title
This could be a historic day for Jammu and Kashmir. Considered minnows in the Indian domestic cricket fraternity, J&K have gone all the way to the final. On Day 4, J&K secured the all-important first innings lead, which will decide the game if no result is achieved by the end of Day 5.
As it stands, J&K are 186/4 in their second innings, and have a mammoth lead of 477 over Karnataka.
Ranji Trophy Final LIVE: Day 5 to begin!
Day 5 of the Ranji Trophy final between Jammu and Kashmir and Karnataka is set to begin soon. J&K, playing their first-ever final, are in a great position to win the title for the first time too. Stay tuned to NDTV Sports for all the live updates from the match.
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