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New Delhi: Jammu and Kashmir wrote history by winning their first ever Ranji Trophy title after the final match against Jammu and Kashmir
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It ended in a draw on Saturday. They were declared champions due to their huge lead in the first round, which was decisive in the summit encounter.In terms of financial prizes,
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Domestic bonuses increased in April 2023. Ranji Trophy winners will now get Rs 5 crore, runners-up will get Rs 3 crore, and losing semi-finalists will get Rs 1 crore.
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J&K put themselves in a strong position by scoring 584 runs in the first innings. In reply, Karnataka were bowled out for 293 in 93.3 overs. Pacer Aqib Nabi led the bowling attack brilliantly. The right-arm pacer picked up five wickets for 54 runs and gave his team a commanding lead of 291 runs.
Despite having the option to force the follow-on, J&K chose to bat again and Karnataka were completely eliminated from the competition. On the fifth and final day, they resumed their second innings at 186 for four. Qamran Iqbal, who was unbeaten in the 94th over overnight, and Sahil Luthra, who was in the 16th over, powerfully turned the match in their side’s favor with impressive centuries.Iqbal remained unbeaten with 160 while Lutra was not out on 101 as J&K reached 342/4, extending their overall lead to 633 runs. With Karnataka having no realistic chance of chasing down the target, the two captains agreed to shake hands.The victory is a historic moment for Jammu and Kashmir, coming 67 years after it began competing in the tournament.