Jammu, Feb. 17 -- Jammu and Kashmir stand on the brink of history in the Ranji Trophy 2025-26 semifinal against Bengal, needing just 83 more runs with eight wickets in hand to seal a maiden entry into the final.
Chasing a modest target of 126, J&K were comfortably placed at 43/2 at stumps, with two full days of play remaining. If they complete the chase, it will mark the first time the side reaches the summit clash of the country's premier domestic tournament.
The turning point of the match came through a disciplined and clinical bowling display led by pace spearhead Auqib Nabi. J&K bundled Bengal out for just 99 in their second innings, dismantling a batting line-up that had looked steady earlier in the game.
Nabi claimed four crucial w...