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Mukesh Kumar, Akash Deep Shine as Rest of India Clinch Irani Cup by 167 Runs
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Moneycontrol•04-10-2026, 15:23
Mukesh Kumar, Akash Deep Shine as Rest of India Clinch Irani Cup by 167 Runs
- •Rest of India defeated Jammu and Kashmir by 167 runs to win the Irani Cup.
- •Pacers Mukesh Kumar (6/33) and Akash Deep (3/25) were instrumental, sharing nine wickets.
- •Jammu and Kashmir, chasing 279, were bowled out for 111 on the fourth day.
- •Openers Shubham Khajuria (36) and Qamran Iqbal (32) provided a strong start before the collapse.
- •Akash Deep's performance is a positive sign for national management ahead of the New Zealand tour.
Key Questions Answered
The Rest of India outclassed Jammu and Kashmir by 167 runs on the fourth day to lift the Irani Cup 2026.
Star wicketkeeper-batter Rishabh Pant captained the Rest of India squad in the Irani Cup against Jammu and Kashmir.
The Irani Cup match was hosted at the Sher-i-Kashmir Stadium in Srinagar.
