Ranji Trophy 2025-26: When you talk about making history in sports, it marks a new era for that particular team to excel in the coming future. The same thing happened in the ongoing Ranji trophy 2025-26 where Jammu and Kashmir stunned Delhi for the first time in their 65 years history.
🚨 A HISTORIC DAY IN JAMMU & KASHMIR CRICKET 🚨
– Jammu & Kashmir has defeated Delhi for the first time in Ranji Trophy history. 🔥🤯 pic.twitter.com/VxNFBOj7QW---Advertisement---— Johns. (@CricCrazyJohns) November 11, 2025
What happened during the match?
Chasing a mere 179, Jammu and Kashmir was powered by an outstanding unbeaten knock of 133 from opener Qamran Iqbal anchored a composed chase.
Bowler Auqib Nabi rattled Delhi in the first innings with a fiery 5 for 35. Captain Paras Dogra led by example with a composed 106. IPL star Abdul Samad added a brilliant 86 to keep the momentum alive. When Delhi tried to bounce back, young Vanshaj Sharma delivered a telling spell of 6 for 68, sealing the visitor’s grip on the match.
This win also pushes Jammu and Kashmir to 2nd position in the Elite Group D points table, just behind leader Mumbai.
Some astonishing matches by Jammu and Kashmir
This was Jammu and Kashmir’s 2nd consecutive win of the season. In recent years, the team has stunned several heavyweight sides, including Mumbai, Baroda, Rajasthan, and Vidarbha.
