Jammu, Feb. 9 -- Jammu and Kashmir etched their name in Indian domestic cricket history on Monday, qualifying for the Ranji Trophy semifinals for the first time after a memorable 56-run victory over former champions Madhya Pradesh, driven by a sensational match-winning performance from pacer Auqib Nabi. Chasing a target of 291, Madhya Pradesh were bowled out for 234 as the 29-year-old fast bowler produced a career-defining spell, finishing with a remarkable match haul of 12 wickets. The victory propelled Jammu and Kashmir into the last four of India's premier domestic tournament-an unprecedented achievement in their 67-year Ranji Trophy journey.
Auqib emerged as the undisputed hero of the contest, following his devastating first-innings fi...