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Karnataka reach first Ranji Trophy final since 2014-15; title clash likely in Hubballi
Karnataka reached the final with an 826-run first innings lead and will face first-time finalists Jammu and Kashmir in the Ranji Trophy title match next week.
- On Thursday, February 19, 2026, Karnataka advanced to the Ranji Trophy final after a draw was decided by a first-innings lead, with captains shaking hands; the final begins on February 24 at KSCA Hubballi Cricket Stadium pending BCCI confirmation.
- By piling up 1,059 runs across two innings, Karnataka scored 736 in the first and 323 in the second, setting Uttarakhand an improbable 827 for victory.
- Late wickets reduced Karnataka to 323 after resuming from over 299 for six, with Rahul unbeaten on 86 and Ravichandran scoring centuries in both innings.
- After an 11-year gap, the side returns to the final and eight-time champions Karnataka will now vie for a ninth title in the 91st Ranji Trophy final.
- Jammu & Kashmir cricket team made history by reaching their first-ever Ranji final after beating Bengal cricket team by six wickets in Kalyani, despite Karnataka holding a 4–0 head-to-head lead.
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Karnataka enter Ranji Trophy final after a decade, set to face J-K in title clash
Bhupen Lalwani and Prashant Chopra started the chase for Uttarakhand, but Chopra lost his wicket in the second over. Avneesh Sudha (66 off 71) played well and spent some time on the pitch, but Shreyas Gopal got him in the 26th over.
·India
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Karnataka Marches Into Ranji Trophy Final To Face J&K; Summit Clash Expected To Happen In Hubli
Karnataka reached their first Ranji Trophy final since 2014-15 after a batting masterclass vs Uttarakhand. They’ll face J&K in the historic 91st final, set to be hosted in Hubli on Feb 24, 2026.
·Mumbai, India
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