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Ranji Trophy 2025-26: Jammu & Kashmir win maiden title

3 March 20261 min read
NATIONAL AFFAIRSRanji Trophy2025-26: Jammu &Kashmir winmaiden title3 March 2026safalsetu.com

Why in the news

Jammu & Kashmir lifted the country’s premier domestic red-ball trophy for the first time, beating Karnataka in the final in March 2026.

Key facts

  • Winner: Jammu & Kashmir (maiden title), Ranji Trophy 2025-26.
  • Opponent: Karnataka.
  • Venue: Hubballi.
  • Result basis: lead on the first innings.
  • Player of the Tournament: Auqib Nabi, with 62 wickets.
  • J&K is the 19th team to win the Ranji Trophy.

Why it matters

The victory ends a long wait for a first title and adds a new name to the list of Ranji champions, now 19 teams long.

Exam angle

  • Winner of Ranji Trophy 2025-26: Jammu & Kashmir.
  • Final venue: Hubballi; runner-up: Karnataka.
  • Player of the Tournament: Auqib Nabi (62 wickets).
  • Position in list of champions: 19th team.

Test yourself

1. Which team won the Ranji Trophy 2025-26 for the first time?

Jammu & Kashmir clinched its maiden title.

2. Who was named Player of the Tournament in Ranji Trophy 2025-26 after taking 62 wickets?

Auqib Nabi was the Player of the Tournament.

3. Where was the Ranji Trophy 2025-26 final between Jammu & Kashmir and Karnataka played?

The final was at Hubballi.

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