- Jammu and Kashmir won the 2025-26 Ranji Trophy title for the first time, defeating Karnataka in the final.
- It was a historic upset, as India's premier domestic first-class title was won by a team that hadn't often been considered a serious contender in the 67-year history of the Ranji Trophy.
- The victory was achieved thanks to a brilliant bowling performance by Aaqib Nabi and centuries by Shubham Pundir and Qamar Iqbal in both innings.
- This was their only 47th win in their 346th Ranji Trophy match since their debut in 1960.
- In the first innings in Hubli, Jammu and Kashmir posted a mammoth total of 584, led by Pundir's 121.
- In the second innings, Jammu and Kashmir declared at 342 for 4.
- Iqbal remained unbeaten on 160, and Sahil Lotra scored 101 in a 197-run partnership.
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