J&K end 67-year wait to be crowned Ranji champions; Jay Shah hails historic feat

Key Highlights

• From the opening session of Day 1, they dictated terms with a blend of authority and composure that belied their inexperience at this stage.
• Shubham Pundir’s historic century, the first by a batter from the state in a Ranji Trophy final, set the tone.
• His unbeaten 117 anchored a dominant start, while Yawer Hassan and Abdul Samad ensured the momentum never dipped.
• By the time the first innings closed at a towering 584, built on contributions across the order including resolute knocks from skipper Paras Dogra, Kanhaiya Wadhawan and Sahil Lotra, the foundations of something special had been laid.
• Even a five-wicket haul from Prasidh Krishna could not stem the tide.