Karnataka Vs Jammu And Kashmir Final Live Rating, Ranji Trophy Day 1 Live Scorecard: Jammu and Kashmir have scripted a stirring run to their first-ever Ranji Trophy final, but standing between them and history are eight-time champions Karnataka.
Karnataka enter the summit contest as deserved favourites after a season marked by consistency despite injuries and changing conditions. Following a slow start against Saurashtra in Rajkot, they gathered momentum, dispatching traditional rivals Mumbai and newcomers Uttarakhand with authority.
Jammu and Kashmir, nonetheless, boast a potent bowling unit led by seamer Auqib Nabi, whose 55 wickets have spearheaded their charge. On a surface expected to help pace early on, his role might be pivotal.
Karnataka’s bowling resources are equally deep, with India pacer Prasidh Krishna supported by a disciplined attack. Yet the standout stays all-rounder Shreyas Gopal, whose 46 wickets and useful runs have repeatedly turned matches.