Ranji Trophy Final Day 3: Jammu and Kashmir’s mountain-like score of 584, Karnataka’s smooth start, KL Rahul out

News India Live, Digital Desk: Jammu and Kashmir team, playing Ranji final for the first time, has strengthened its hold against eight-time champion Karnataka. At the beginning of the third day, Jammu and Kashmir’s innings was limited to 584 runs. After this, the Karnataka team, which came to bat, has scored 35 runs by losing 1 wicket till lunch. Status of the third day so far (Live Updates) Karnataka’s first innings: Captain Mayank Agarwal (16)* and Devdutt Padikkal (4)* are present at the crease for Karnataka. Big shock: Karnataka got a big shock in the form of star batsman KL Rahul (12). He was sent to the pavilion by Jammu and Kashmir bowler Aaqib Nabi. End of Jammu and Kashmir’s innings: J&K started playing ahead of yesterday’s score of 527/6 and took the score to 584. Sahil Lotra played a brilliant inning of 72 runs. Match Scorecard (Abridged) Team Innings Score Key Performances Jammu and Kashmir First Innings 584/10 Shubham Pundir (121), Yawar Hasan (88), Sahil Lotra (72) Karnataka First Innings 35/1 (till lunch) Prasidh Krishna (3/90), Mayank Agarwal (16*) on the field ‘Head-butt’ controversy: Paras Dogra fined During the second day’s play, there was a heated argument between Jammu and Kashmir captain Paras Dogra and Karnataka fielder KV Anish. Dogra head-butted Anish’s helmet. Action: The match referee has fined Paras Dogra 50% of his match fee for indiscipline. The matter was calmed down after the intervention of Mayank Agarwal and the umpires. Historic opportunity for Jammu and Kashmir. It is mandatory for the Jammu and Kashmir team, which reached the final for the first time, to win this match. If the match is drawn, the team taking the first innings lead will be the winner. If even the first innings is not completed, the team (Karnataka) with better points in the league stage can be declared the winner.