Ranji Trophy Final: Jammu and Kashmir created history after 67 years and entered the final for the first time by defeating giant Bengal.

News India Live, Digital Desk: Today has been recorded in golden letters in the history of Indian domestic cricket. The cricket team of Jammu and Kashmir has achieved the feat which was being awaited for the last seven decades. In the exciting semi-final match played in Kalyani, Jammu and Kashmir defeated two-time champion Bengal by 6 wickets and made it to the Ranji Trophy final for the first time. 67-year drought ends, journey from ‘underdog’ to ‘finalist’. Jammu and Kashmir team, which played Ranji Trophy for the first time in 1959-60, was considered a ‘troubling’ team for decades, but in this season they surprised everyone by defeating the legendary teams. Did it. This is the first time after a long wait of 67 years that a team from the Himalayan region has reached the title match of India’s most prestigious domestic tournament. Aaqib Nabi’s deadly bowling and Abdul Samad’s strike were the two big heroes of this historic victory of Jammu and Kashmir: Aaqib Nabi: Fast bowler Aaqib Nabi did not allow the Bengal batsmen to survive with his fiery balls in the entire match. He took a total of 9 wickets in the match, due to which Bengal’s second innings was reduced to just 99 runs. Abdul Samad: Sunrisers Hyderabad’s star player Abdul Samad played a courageous innings of 82 runs in the first innings and then while chasing the target, ensured the team’s victory by scoring unbeaten 30 runs. Mohammed Shami’s 8 wicket spell also went in vain. Team India’s experienced fast bowler Mohammed Shami played for Bengal. Had a great comeback. He took 8 wickets for 90 runs in the first innings, which is the best performance of his career. However, Shami’s hard work went in vain due to the poor performance of the Bengal batsmen. Celebratory atmosphere after the victory. After the victory, tremendous celebration was seen in the dressing room of Jammu and Kashmir. Under the guidance of captain Paras Dogra and coach Ajay Sharma, the team has given tough competition to big teams like Mumbai and Karnataka this season. Now in the final, Jammu and Kashmir will face the winner of the second semi-final between Karnataka and Uttarakhand.