Jammu and Kashmir secured a comfortable six-wicket victory over a strong Bengal team in the semifinals to enter their first-ever Ranji Trophy final. The match was played at the Bengal Cricket Academy ground on Wednesday.
Chasing a modest target, Jammu and Kashmir resumed play on day four at 43 for two. The team calmly added the remaining 83 runs in about two hours to seal the win.
Bengal, which had several experienced and well-known players in its squad, tried to fight back with early wickets. However, Jammu and Kashmir’s batters showed confidence and patience to guide their team home without much trouble.
This is a historic achievement for Jammu and Kashmir, as they had reached the quarterfinals last season but had never made it to the final before. The players celebrated the milestone moment after completing the winning runs.
With this victory, Jammu and Kashmir will now compete in their maiden Ranji Trophy final, marking a proud moment for the team and its supporters.