New Delhi, Feb. 27 -- On 27 February, Auqib Nabi Dar delivered a match-defining spell for Jammu and Kashmir in the Ranji Trophy final against Karnataka. The J&K pacer put his team firmly in control with a brilliant 5-wicket haul.

Bowling a long and disciplined spell, Auqib Nabi finished with outstanding figures of 5/54 in 23 overs, including 7 maidens. His control troubled Karnataka's strong batting line-up throughout their first innings.

He struck early by removing KL Rahul for 13, breaking a key partnership. Later, he dismissed Karun Nair and Smaran Ravichandran in quick succession. It reduced Karnataka to 57/4. That spell shifted the momentum heavily in J&K's favour.

Even when Mayank Agarwal was anchoring the innings with a brillian...