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Irani Cup: Rest of India in Trouble Against Jammu and Kashmir, Poor Start in Second Innings
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News18•02-10-2026, 22:05
Irani Cup: Rest of India in Trouble Against Jammu and Kashmir, Poor Start in Second Innings
- •The Irani Trophy match between Rest of India and Jammu and Kashmir has reached an exciting stage.
- •After being dismissed cheaply in the first innings, Rest of India's bowlers restricted Jammu and Kashmir to 278 runs.
- •Rest of India scored 24 runs for the loss of 1 wicket in their second innings, still trailing Jammu and Kashmir by 17 runs.
- •Mukesh Choudhary took five wickets for 78 runs, while Paras Dogra (75), Abdul Samad (57), and Lone Nasir Muzaffar (64) contributed significantly for Jammu and Kashmir.
- •All eyes will be on Rishabh Pant on the third day, who needs to perform strongly to get the team back on track.
Key Questions Answered
Jammu and Kashmir restricted Rest of India cheaply in the first innings and posted 278 runs, securing a 41-run lead. In their second innings, Rest of India reached 24 runs for the loss of 1 wicket, trailing by 17 runs.
For Jammu and Kashmir, captain Paras Dogra scored 75 runs, Abdul Samad contributed 57 runs, and number nine batsman Lone Nasir Muzaffar added 64 runs. Meanwhile, Mukesh Choudhary took five wickets for 78 runs for the Rest of India team.
The 2026 Irani Cup is being hosted at the Sher-i-Kashmir Stadium in Srinagar from October 1 to 5. It features a match between the 2025-26 Ranji Trophy champions Jammu and Kashmir and the Rest of India squad led by Rishabh Pant.
