Fearless J&K Outclass Bengal by Six Wickets; Auqib Nabi, Sunil Kumar Script a Dream Run into Maiden Final
INAYAT QAYOOM
SRINAGAR, FEBRUARY 18:
In a moment that will echo across the valleys for generations, Jammu & Kashmir carved their finest chapter in cricketing history, storming into their maiden Ranji Trophy final with a stirring six-wicket victory over Bengal at the Bengal Cricket Academy Ground on Wednesday.
This was not just a win. It was belief taking shape.
Led by the fire and fury of Auqib Nabi, whose searing spells tore through Bengal’s resolve, and the calm precision of Sunil Kumar, who struck at decisive moments, J&K seized control of the semifinal with fearless intent. Every wicket carried the weight of history; every appeal roared with the hunger of a team rewriting its destiny.
Chasing the target amid mounting pressure and a partisan crowd, J&K’s batters showed nerves of steel. They absorbed the early blows, rebuilt with patience, and then surged forward with authority — sealing the historic triumph with four wickets in hand.
For a side that has long battled challenges beyond the boundary, this victory stands as a symbol of resilience and rising hope. From quiet training grounds in the Valley to the grand stage of Indian domestic cricket, Jammu & Kashmir have transformed from hopeful participants into genuine contenders.
Now, they stand one step away from lifting the Ranji Trophy — a dream that once flickered faintly, but now burns brighter than ever.
History has been written. Glory awaits.