KAR vs JAM Match Result

9:24 AM IST PLAYER OF THE TOURNAMENT - Auqib Nabi receives the award for his steller 60 wickets, including a 5/54 in the final. He describes Jammu and Kashmir's 2025-26 Ranji Trophy victory as an unbelievable achievement that the squad is still struggling to fully process. After a historic season featuring 60 wickets and vital runs, he emphasizes that winning this specific trophy was the ultimate goal for which the team worked tirelessly. Nabi attributes his individual success to a simple tactical approach, sticking to the basics, attacking the stumps, and maintaining a high work rate regardless of the batter's reputation. He credits his family for the motivation to pursue professional sports, dedicating the title to them, while offering an inspiring message to young cricketers that consistent hard work can overcome a lack of high-end facilities.

9:24 AM IST PLAYER OF THE TOURNAMENT - Auqib Nabi receives the award for his steller 60 wickets, including a 5/54 in the final. He describes Jammu and Kashmir's 2025-26 Ranji Trophy victory as an unbelievable achievement that the squad is still struggling to fully process. After a historic season featuring 60 wickets and vital runs, he emphasizes that winning this specific trophy was the ultimate goal for which the team worked tirelessly. Nabi attributes his individual success to a simple tactical approach, sticking to the basics, attacking the stumps, and maintaining a high work rate regardless of the batter's reputation. He credits his family for the motivation to pursue professional sports, dedicating the title to them, while offering an inspiring message to young cricketers that consistent hard work can overcome a lack of high-end facilities.

9:21 AM IST PLAYER OF THE MATCH - Shubham Pundir wins the award for his impressive knock of 121 off 247 in the first innings. He says that is a surreal feeling and it's like a fairy tale moment. Adds that this win is very crucial for their region and hopes that more cricketers get inspired. Mentions that they planned to score 500-600 runs in the first innings, but more than the runs, batting long was the important point. Pundir shares that his aim was to see through the new ball, play straight, and target the spinners. Says that he enjoys bating alongside Yawer Hassan and Abdul Samad, who takes all the pressure of him and they have fun in the middle. Ends by saying that he will work on the outside-off balls and front foot and will ensure he comes back even better next season.

9:21 AM IST PLAYER OF THE MATCH - Shubham Pundir wins the award for his impressive knock of 121 off 247 in the first innings. He says that is a surreal feeling and it's like a fairy tale moment. Adds that this win is very crucial for their region and hopes that more cricketers get inspired. Mentions that they planned to score 500-600 runs in the first innings, but more than the runs, batting long was the important point. Pundir shares that his aim was to see through the new ball, play straight, and target the spinners. Says that he enjoys bating alongside Yawer Hassan and Abdul Samad, who takes all the pressure of him and they have fun in the middle. Ends by saying that he will work on the outside-off balls and front foot and will ensure he comes back even better next season.

9:16 AM IST The captain of Karnataka - Devdutt Padikkal expresses immense pride in his team's effort, noting that reaching a final is a significant achievement despite the eventual result. He offers full credit to Jammu and Kashmir for their superior performance throughout the season and acknowledges that they simply played better cricket in the championship match, regardless of the toss. Padikkal specifically identifies Auqib Nabi as a decisive factor, praising the pacer's exceptional 60-wicket season and admitting that the Karnataka batters failed to negate his impact. Devdutt remains highly encouraged by the development of the younger players in the squad, viewing their early exposure to a major final as a foundational step for the team's future success.

9:16 AM IST The captain of Karnataka - Devdutt Padikkal expresses immense pride in his team's effort, noting that reaching a final is a significant achievement despite the eventual result. He offers full credit to Jammu and Kashmir for their superior performance throughout the season and acknowledges that they simply played better cricket in the championship match, regardless of the toss. Padikkal specifically identifies Auqib Nabi as a decisive factor, praising the pacer's exceptional 60-wicket season and admitting that the Karnataka batters failed to negate his impact. Devdutt remains highly encouraged by the development of the younger players in the squad, viewing their early exposure to a major final as a foundational step for the team's future success.