Jammu & Kashmir have won the Ranji Trophy, thanks to a 291-run first-innings lead over Karnataka in the drawn final.

A very proud moment for a team who made their first-class debut in January 1960, and didn't win a match until December 1982!

https://acscricket.com/?page_id=2346

So there's hope for Arunachal Pradesh, who have already won one of their 41 first-class matches.

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Ranji Trophy Winners 1934/35–2025/26 – The ACS

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