67 year old dream…, Shami’s hard work went in vain despite taking 9 wickets, Jammu and Kashmir defeated Bengal and made it to the finals

Ranji Trophy: The second semi-final of Ranji Trophy 2025-26 Elite is being played between Jammu and Kashmir and Bengal on 15 February at the Bengal Cricket Academy Ground in Kalyani. The match ended on the fourth day of play. Jammu and Kashmir has secured a place in the final by defeating Bengal by 6 wickets in this match. It is noteworthy that Jammu and Kashmir has reached the final of Ranji Trophy for the first time.

Brilliant performance by Mohammed Shami

Even though Bengal has lost the semi-finals. But India’s experienced fast bowler Mohammed Shami has once again knocked on the door of Team India with his brilliant bowling against Jammu and Kashmir. Shami took a total of 9 wickets in the match by taking 8 wickets in the first innings and 1 wicket in the second innings.

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Who was the player of the match?

Jammu and Kashmir all-rounder Aaqib Nabi is making waves in domestic cricket with his performance. Nabi has maintained his dominance even in big matches like Ranji Trophy semi-finals. He has taken a total of 9 wickets in both the innings. He scored only 42 runs with the bat in the first innings. He has also been chosen Player of the Match for his all-round performance.

The semi-final match was like this

Jammu and Kashmir Captain Paras Dogra had won the toss and decided to bowl first. Bengal scored 328 runs in the first innings with the help of Sudeep Kumar’s 146 runs. Aaqib Nabi started the innings and Sunil Kumar also took three wickets. After this, Jammu and Kashmir was all out for 302 runs in the first innings.

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Abdul Samad scored 82 runs for Jammu and Kashmir. Captain Paras Dogra also scored 58 runs, Bengal had a lead of 26 runs after the first innings. Mohammed Shami took eight wickets for Bengal in the first innings. After this, Jammu and Kashmir bowled brilliantly in the second innings and bowled Bengal out for just 99 runs. Aaqib Nabi and Sunil Kumar took four wickets each for Jammu and Kashmir. Bengal was able to give the target of only 126 runs to Jammu and Kashmir.

Jammu and Kashmir has achieved the record target of 126 runs with six wickets in hand. Vansh Sharma scored unbeaten 43 runs, Abdul Samad also remained unbeaten after scoring 30 runs. Akashdeep has taken three wickets in the second innings. Mohammed Shami has also taken one wicket.

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