LG Sinha, CM Omar Hail Jammu Kashmir Team After Historic Ranji Trophy Semi-Final Win | Kashmir Life

SRINAGAR: Jammu and Kashmir reached its maiden Ranji Trophy final on Wednesday, earning congratulations from Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha and Chief Minister Omar Abdullah for a historic six-wicket win over two-time champions Bengal at the Bengal Cricket Academy ground in Kalyani.

In a statement on X, LG Sinha congratulated the team, calling it “a new golden chapter in the sporting history of JK” and expressed pride in their extraordinary performance.

Congratulations to J&K cricket team on their magnificent victory in Ranji Trophy semi-final! You have etched a new golden chapter in the sporting history of J&K. Entire UT is proud of your extraordinary performance. May you continue this winning momentum and bring glory to J&K.

— Office of LG J&K (@OfficeOfLGJandK) February 18, 2026

JK is likely to face Karnataka in the final, with the latter having taken a first-innings lead against Uttarakhand in the other semifinal.

Nabi has been pivotal throughout the season, including a decisive performance in the quarterfinal against Madhya Pradesh, where he took 12 wickets in the match—7 for 40 in the first innings and 5 for 70 in the second—helping JK secure a 56-run win.