US EditionJammu and Kashmir Beat Karnataka on First Innings Lead to Clinch Maiden Ranji Trophy Title: 'Monumental Achievement'
Jammu and Kashmir secured the trophy with a first-innings lead after a drawn final against Karnataka; Chief Minister Omar Abdullah announced a Rs 2 crore reward for players.
- On February 28, 2026, the Jammu and Kashmir cricket team clinched their maiden Ranji Trophy title in Hubballi after the final was drawn and they led on the first innings.
- On Friday, Omar Abdullah traveled to Hubballi to support the team, saying there's not been a single day in the five-day final when they did not dominate the opposition.
- With a 342-run second innings before declaration, J&K restricted Karnataka to 293 after posting 584 in their first innings.
- Posting on his official X account, the Chief Minister announced a ₹2 crore cash reward and said players will be entitled to government appointments under recently notified rules for outstanding sportspersons.
- Only the ninth maiden-final triumph in Ranji history positions Jammu and Kashmir uniquely, and Abdullah called the win a watershed moment filling the region with pride and inspiration.
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CM Omar Abdullah announces Rs 2 crore cash prize for Jammu and Kashmir players after historic Ranji title win
Jammu and Kashmir scripted history and clinched their maiden Ranji Trophy title after they drew the summit clash against Karnataka. After the title win, Jammu and Kashmir CM Omar Abdullah came forward and announced a massive cash prize for the players.
Ranji Trophy: J&K CM announces Rs 2 crore reward, government jobs for winners
Chief Minister Omar Abdullah has announced a Rs 2 crore cash reward and government job guarantees for the Jammu & Kashmir squad after they secured a historic maiden Ranji Trophy title. Abduallah was in Hubli to celebrate the team's success after they outclassed Karnataka in the final on Saturday.
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