In a historic first, J-K qualify for Ranji Trophy semi-finals
Auqib Nabi anchors J&K’s greatest Ranji winning moment with 12 wickets
Jammu & Kashmir scripted a historic chapter in domestic cricket on Monday by defeating Madhya Pradesh in the Ranji Trophy 2025–26 quarterfinal at the Holkar Stadium, Indore, to qualify for the semi-finals for the first time ever.
The landmark victory was built around a sensational bowling performance led by pace spearhead Auqib Nabi, who played a decisive role in J&K’s memorable triumph. Nabi delivered a match-winning spell, claiming seven wickets in the first innings and five in the second, dismantling Madhya Pradesh’s batting lineup and keeping them under relentless pressure throughout the contest.
After J&K were bowled out for modest totals in both innings, it was their bowlers who turned the match on its head. Nabi’s fiery first-innings spell handed J&K a crucial lead, while his incisive second-innings burst triggered a dramatic collapse as Madhya Pradesh faltered in pursuit of the target.
The victory not only sealed J&K’s place in the semi-finals but also marked a defining moment for cricket in the region, ending years of heartbreak in knockout stages
