SportsMonday, 2 March 2026·The Hindu
Jammu & Kashmir wins first-ever Ranji Trophy title in 2025–26 season
Jammu & Kashmir won its maiden Ranji Trophy title by defeating Karnataka in the 2025–26 final at Hubballi on 28 February 2026.
Key highlights
Direct fact
On 28 February 2026, Jammu & Kashmir won its first-ever Ranji Trophy title in the 2025–26 season by defeating Karnataka at the KSCA Rajnagar Stadium in Hubballi.
Key specifics
- The victory came after 67 years of participation in the Ranji Trophy.
- The Ranji Trophy is India’s annual domestic first-class cricket championship.
- It is organised by the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI).
- The tournament was launched in July 1934 and began with the 1934–35 season.
- In 2025–26, the competition had 38 teams.
Exam lens
Sports current affairs MCQ focus: Jammu & Kashmir, 67 years, July 1934, BCCI, 38 teams. TNPSC may ask which team won its maiden Ranji Trophy title and where the final was played.