The Ranji Trophy 2025-26 quarterfinals, held from February 6-10, have produced a thrilling and historic semifinal lineup. Uttarakhand, Jammu & Kashmir, and Karnataka have secured their places, while Bengal stands on the verge of joining them, capping a round marked by remarkable individual performances.
Quarterfinal Results at a Glance:
- Uttarakhand vs Jharkhand: Uttarakhand secured a commanding innings-and-6-run victory, becoming the first team to enter the semifinals.
- Jammu & Kashmir vs Madhya Pradesh: J&K created history by defeating Madhya Pradesh by 56 runs, advancing to their first-ever Ranji Trophy semifinal. The match was defined by a heroic bowling performance from Auqib Nabi, who claimed 12 wickets for 110 runs in the match.
- Karnataka vs Mumbai: In a high-stakes clash, Karnataka chased down a target of 325 to defeat the 41-time champions Mumbai by 4 wickets. A composed 130 from KL Rahul anchored the successful chase.
- Bengal vs Andhra: This match stretches into the fifth day, with Bengal in a commanding position, largely due to a monumental innings from Sudip Gharami.
Standout Performances:
- Sudip Gharami (Bengal): Played one of the innings of the season, scoring 299 runs off 596 balls in a marathon 15-hour stay at the crease, falling agonizingly short of a triple century.
- Auqib Nabi (Jammu & Kashmir): The fast bowler’s match haul of 12 wickets was the driving force behind his team’s historic win, taking his season tally to 46 wickets.
- KL Rahul (Karnataka): Demonstrated his class and experience with a vital 130-run knock under pressure against Mumbai, earning him the Player of the Match award.
Semifinal Schedule (From February 15, 2026):
- Semifinal 1: Uttarakhand vs Karnataka
- Semifinal 2: Jammu & Kashmir vs Bengal/Andhra (winner)
The matches will be available for live streaming on the JioCinema platform.
A Landmark Season
This season’s knockout stage has been a celebration of domestic cricket, highlighted by the historic achievements of Uttarakhand and Jammu & Kashmir. With form players and motivated teams, the upcoming semifinals promise to deliver compelling cricket as the race for the prestigious title intensifies.