Hubballi, Feb. 25 -- Finals are not won in a rush of blood; they are claimed in sessions, and on a long, testing Day Two at the KSCA Hubballi Cricket Ground, it was Sahil Lotra who understood that better than most, scripting a counterpunch that carried Jammu & Kashmir to a formidable 527 for six in 156 overs against Karnataka in the Ranji Trophy Elite 2025-26 summit clash.
The morning had begun with Karnataka sniffing opportunity. The second new ball was taken at 87.1 overs, and suddenly there was shape, seam and sharper intent. Shubham Pundir, who had resumed on a majestic 117, added only a handful before falling for 121 - a fine innings of 247 balls adorned with 12 fours and two sixes - miscuing a flick off Vidyadhar Patil.
Soon after, ...