Srinagar, Feb 17, Feb. 18 -- Jammu and Kashmir inched closer to a historic maiden appearance in the Ranji Trophy final after a riveting third day in the semifinal at Kalyani, leaving them just 83 runs shy of victory with eight wickets in hand. The penultimate day witnessed a dramatic battle dominated by pace, with 17 wickets tumbling as fortunes fluctuated sharply between the two sides. Bengal speedster Mohammed Shami delivered a sensational spell, returning with a career-best 8 for 90 to keep his team's hopes alive.Resuming their first innings at 198/5, J&K were eventually bowled out for 302, conceding a slender 26-run lead after Bengal had posted 328. A crucial 64-run stand for the ninth wicket between Auqib Nabi Dar (42) and Yudhvir Si...