Karnataka vs J&K, Ranji Trophy final Day 1 Highlights: Pundir, Samad bring Jammu & Kashmir in strong position

The captain of Karnataka - Devdutt Padikkal expresses immense pride in his team's effort, noting that reaching a final is a significant achievement despite the eventual result. He offers full credit to Jammu and Kashmir for their superior performance throughout the season and acknowledges that they simply played better cricket in the championship match, regardless of the toss. Padikkal specifically identifies Auqib Nabi as a decisive factor, praising the pacer's exceptional 60-wicket season and admitting that the Karnataka batters failed to negate his impact. Devdutt remains highly encouraged by the development of the younger players in the squad, viewing their early exposure to a major final as a foundational step for the team's future success.

Presentation Time...

One of the centurions - Qamran Iqbal expresses his delight at winning the Ranji Trophy for the first time, attributing the historic victory to a collective effort from the players, coaching staff, and administrators. Despite receiving a late call-up just the day before the match and arriving at the stadium only an hour before play began, he maintains that his consistent practice and match play at home kept him fully prepared. Iqbal explains that his tactical decision to step outside the crease was to negate the threat of the new ball, which helped him navigate a strong Karnataka bowling attack. Iqbal credits the JKCA's decision to involve the team in tournaments like the Buchi Babu for their growth and praises the senior players for maintaining a positive environment. While he reflects on his journey from the India Under-19 level and plans to take his career one game at a time, his immediate focus is on celebrating this monumental achievement. 

The President of BCCI - Mithun Manhas, former administrator for the Jammu & Kashmir Cricket Association, describes the team's maiden Ranji Trophy victory as the culmination of an amazing journey that began in June 2021. He attributes the historic success to a strict adherence to professional processes and the strategic inclusion of veteran leadership. Manhas highlights that the arrival of captain Paras Dogra provided essential stability and calmness, while head coach Ajay Sharma utilized his extensive experience from five previous finals to refine the team's batting. The defining factor, according to Manhas, is that the players finally began to believe in their own potential. He dedicates the win to the people of Jammu and Kashmir and former cricketers who struggled without modern facilities. Acknowledging the support of the BCCI and the competitive spirit shown by opponents Uttarakhand and Karnataka, Manhas asserts that the better team dominated the five-day final and that this triumph is only the beginning for JKCA.

The man of the moment - The victorious skipper of Jammu and Kashmir, Paras Dogra, describes the victory as the most significant moment of his life. Overwhelmed with gratitude, he struggles to find the words to express the magnitude of the achievement. Dogra credits the entire squad for the win, praising the consistent performance of the 14-15 core players rather than just the playing eleven. Dogra reveals that from the tournament's outset, the team maintained an unwavering belief that they would secure the title. When asked about his future career, the veteran skipper remains non-committal, choosing instead to focus on immediate celebrations before deciding his next steps.

A quick chat - Sunil Kumar describes the experience of winning as a dream come true, noting that the reality of the achievement may take months to fully sink in. He highlights the impact of teammate Auqib Nabi, explaining that bowling alongside him makes his own job much easier. Overwhelmed by the moment, Kumar finds the feeling nearly impossible to describe and confirms that the team's celebrations will continue for several days to come.

Time for some flash interviews...

Qamran and Sahil's twin tons - As Day 5 began, it was all about finishing in style. Qamran Iqbal and Sahil Lotra comfortably played out the entire first session, knocking the ball around with ease. The cherry on top of this historic match was Qamran Iqbal bringing up a glorious century, a massive achievement in a grand finale. It got even sweeter when Sahil Lotra also notched up his maiden first-class ton. With the game completely out of Karnataka's reach, they decided to shake hands and the match ended in a draw, officially making Jammu and Kashmir the champions of domestic cricket!

Jammu and Kashmir refused a follow-on! Deciding not to enforce the follow-on, Jammu and Kashmir came out to bat again to bat Karnataka out of the game. They suffered an early scare, slipping to 11 for 2, but Qamran Iqbal and Paras Dogra rode their luck and steadied the ship. By the final session of Day 4, you could see Karnataka's shoulders drop. They had accepted defeat, and the bowlers were just going through the motions. Jammu and Kashmir safely navigated the session, stretching their massive lead to 477 and putting one hand firmly on the trophy.

The Nabi show and Mayank's resistance - In reply, Karnataka crumbled under the scoreboard pressure, getting bowled out for just 293. The wrecker-in-chief was Auqib Nabi, who looked absolutely unplayable on this track, finishing with spectacular figures of 5 for 54. He triggered a stunning top-order collapse that saw Karnataka slip to 57 for 4. Mayank Agarwal was the lone warrior, fighting back with a heroic, backs-to-the-wall knock of 160. Despite his fighting century, the Jammu and Kashmir pacers eventually wiped out the tail to secure that match-winning 291-run lead.

A first innings run-fest! Rewinding to the start of the match, Jammu and Kashmir opted to bat and put on an absolute batting clinic, piling up a mammoth 584. Shubham Pundir was the rock, anchoring the innings with a marathon 121 off 247 deliveries. He was beautifully supported by Yawer Hassan, Paras Dogra, Abdul Samad, and Sahil Lotra, who all smashed crucial half-centuries to keep the scoreboard ticking. Karnataka's players toiled tirelessly in the dirt for over two days, with Prasidh Krishna being their standout performer, picking up a hard-fought five-wicket haul.

History is made! History has been created here, ladies and gentlemen! What an unbelievable moment for Jammu and Kashmir as they clinch their first-ever Ranji Trophy title! They have completely dominated this final right from the very first ball. Remember the crucial Ranji rule - because Jammu and Kashmir secured a massive 291-run lead in the first innings, a drawn match automatically crowns them as the undisputed champions. The players are ecstatic, and the dugout is on their feet, and it is a monumental day for Jammu and Kashmir cricket!

112.6: Shikhar Shetty to Sahil Lotra, Gives this some more air, full and on off, Sahil Lotra knocks it to mid off. Is it the moment? Yes, it is! Paras Dogra signals for the declaration, and the match officially ends in a draw, but due to the first-innings lead, JAMMU AND KASHMIR ARE THE RANJI TROPHY 2025/26 CHAMPIONS!

112.5: Shikhar Shetty to Qamran Iqbal, Flatter, short and on off, Qamran Iqbal punches it through cover-point for one.

112.4: Shikhar Shetty to Qamran Iqbal, Quicker one, full and on middle, Qamran Iqbal works it off the inner half of the bat towards square leg.

112.3: Shikhar Shetty to Qamran Iqbal, Slows it up, full and on off, Qamran Iqbal defends it on the front foot.

112.2: Shikhar Shetty to Qamran Iqbal, Floated, full and on leg, Qamran Iqbal turns it to the leg side.

112.1: Shikhar Shetty to Qamran Iqbal, Tossed up, full and on off, Qamran Iqbal pushes it to cover.

We can see the entire Jammu and Kashmir team standing just beside the boundary ropes. They are feeling the moment is very near for them.

111.6: Shreyas Gopal to Sahil Lotra, Slows it up, full and on off, Sahil Lotra taps it to the off side.

111.5: Shreyas Gopal to Sahil Lotra, Flighted, full and on middle, Sahil Lotra knocks it back to the bowler.

111.4: Shreyas Gopal to Sahil Lotra, HUNDRED FOR SAHIL LOTRA! An innings to cherish forever. Hundreds don't come easy and to get your maiden first-class ton in a Ranji Trophy final is something very special. This is short and on middle, Sahil Lotra moves back and pulls it away through mid-wicket for a brace. Lotra removes his helmet and raises his bat to embrace the milestone. The entire Jammu and Kashmir dugout is on their feet.

111.3: Shreyas Gopal to Sahil Lotra, Flatter, short and down the leg side. Sahil Lotra moves to the leg side but fails to flick it away and gets hit on the pads.

111.2: Shreyas Gopal to Qamran Iqbal, Goes short and on middle and leg, Qamran Iqbal backs away and punches it through covers for a single.

The physio comes in on the field, not sure why. Meanwhile, Prasidh Krishna and Sahil Lotra are seen exchanging some banter. Too many small breaks are creeping in now in this game, and the umpires need to step in. Well, the physio was assisting Vijaykumar Vyshak, who is now seen walking off the field. Good to go again.

111.1: Shreyas Gopal to Qamran Iqbal, MISFIELD AND FOUR! Tossed up, full and on off, Qamran Iqbal skips down the rack and drills it away towards mid off. Vijaykumar Vyshak dives over the ball and lets it through for a boundary.

110.6: Karun Nair to Sahil Lotra, Just short! Still stuck on 99! Flighted, full and on off, Sahil Lotra looks to go over mid off but cannot get underneath it. Hits it flat and aerially but it lands just in front of Prasidh Krishna. Nair is not happy with the effort as he thinks Krishan should have dived forward for the catch. Heart-in-mouth moment for Lotra.

110.5: Karun Nair to Sahil Lotra, Drags his length back and around leg, Sahil Lotra turns it to the leg side.

110.4: Karun Nair to Sahil Lotra, Tossed up, full and on middle, Sahil Lotra looks to work it across the line but gets a leading edge along the ground to short cover.

110.3: Karun Nair to Sahil Lotra, Touch shorter and on middle, turns in, Sahil Lotra knocks it to mid on.

110.2: Karun Nair to Sahil Lotra, Flatter, full and turning into the leg side, Sahil Lotra flicks it away wide of square leg. Devdutt Padikkal dives to his right to make the stop.

110.1: Karun Nair to Sahil Lotra, Floated, short and on middle, turns in, Sahil Lotra moves back and clips it to backward square leg.

109.6: Shikhar Shetty to Qamran Iqbal, Short, on off, Qamran Iqbal blocks it to mid off.

109.5: Shikhar Shetty to Qamran Iqbal, Nice and full, on off, Qamran Iqbal pushes it to cover.

109.4: Shikhar Shetty to Qamran Iqbal, Flatter, on off, Qamran Iqbal taps it to mid off.

109.3: Shikhar Shetty to Qamran Iqbal, Full, down leg, Qamran Iqbal pads it away 

109.2: Shikhar Shetty to Qamran Iqbal, Full and wide down the leg, Qamran Iqbal leaves it.

109.1: Shikhar Shetty to Qamran Iqbal, Full and on middle and off, Qamran Iqbal flicks this through square leg for a couple of runs. 

DRINKS! It is time for a break as the players will hydrate themselves. Qamran Iqbal and Sahil Lotra continue to frustrate the Karnataka side and the way they have batted has been exemplary. Qamran Iqbal has gone past his 150, whereas Sahil Lotra is on the cusp of a century himself. Will there be a declaration post Sahil's century is something everyone has on their mind. 

108.6: Karun Nair to Sahil Lotra, Quicker one, on off, Sahil Lotra punts this to extra cover.

108.5: Karun Nair to Sahil Lotra, Full and on off, Sahil Lotra drives this to covers.

108.4: Karun Nair to Sahil Lotra, Fuller on off, Sahil Lotra blocks this out.

108.3: Karun Nair to Sahil Lotra, Full and on off, Sahil Lotra rocks back and keeps it out underneath his eyeline.

108.2: Karun Nair to Sahil Lotra, Fired down the leg, Sahil Lotra rocks back and looks to flick but misses. There was a sound as the ball went past the pad of Sahil Lotra but that was off the pads, it felt. Devdutt Padikkal sends this upstairs as the umpire turns it down. UltraEdge confirms that the ball clipped the pad and not the bat and Sahil Lotra survives a scare on 99.

108.1: Karun Nair to Sahil Lotra, Full and on middle and leg, Sahil Lotra tucks this to square leg. The wait game continues.

107.6: Shikhar Shetty to Sahil Lotra, Tossed up, on off, Sahil Lotra defends this through covers and takes a single. 

107.5: Shikhar Shetty to Sahil Lotra, Tossed up, on off, Sahil Lotra keeps it out.

107.4: Shikhar Shetty to Qamran Iqbal, Full and on the pads, Qamran Iqbal tucks this through square leg for a single. 

107.3: Shikhar Shetty to Qamran Iqbal, Tossed up, on middle and off, Qamran Iqbal defends this off his front foot.

107.2: Shikhar Shetty to Qamran Iqbal, Full and on the pads, Qamran Iqbal offers only the pad again.

107.1: Shikhar Shetty to Qamran Iqbal, Full and down the leg, Qamran Iqbal pads this out.

106.6: Mayank Agarwal to Sahil Lotra, Short and wide of off, Sahil Lotra rocks back inside the crease and smashes this through the covers region for a couple. 

106.5: Mayank Agarwal to Qamran Iqbal, Full and on off, Qamran Iqbal pushes this through mid off for a run.

106.4: Mayank Agarwal to Qamran Iqbal, Full and down the leg, Qamran Iqbal tucks this through short fine leg for a couple and with this brace, Qamran Iqbal brings up his 150.

106.3: Mayank Agarwal to Qamran Iqbal, SIX! Thumped out of the park. Tossed up, around middle and off, Qamran Iqbal clears his front foot anf slogs this out of the park towards the long on region for a massive six. It is party time for the batters now.

106.2: Mayank Agarwal to Sahil Lotra, Full and wide of off, Sahil Lotra pushes this through mid off for a run.

In a conversation with Chetan Sharma, J&K head coach Ajay Sharma credits the team’s success to the foundational efforts of Mithun Manhas and Jay Shah. He acknowledges that their narrow one-run victory over Punjab instilled a vital discipline regarding every run scored. He explains that while seaming home conditions in Jammu and Srinagar often challenge their batters, travelling boosts their confidence, leading to his tactical decision to advise skipper Paras Dogra to bat first in the final. Sharma also praises Qamran Iqbal and Sahil Lotra for their composure in stepping up for injured teammates, while highlighting Auqib Nabi as a tremendous asset whose consistency and hunger remain pivotal to the side's transformation into a competitive force.

106.1: Mayank Agarwal to Qamran Iqbal, Short of a length on middle and off, Qamran Iqbal thumps this to long on for a single. 

105.6: Shikhar Shetty to Qamran Iqbal, Too full, on leg, Qamran Iqbal flicks it to mid-wicket for a single.

105.5: Shikhar Shetty to Qamran Iqbal, Much fuller, on off, Qamran Iqbal leans on and blocks it back.

105.4: Shikhar Shetty to Qamran Iqbal, Full, on off, Qamran Iqbal pushes it to cover.

105.3: Shikhar Shetty to Qamran Iqbal, Keeps it outside leg again, Qamran Iqbal kicks it away.

105.2: Shikhar Shetty to Qamran Iqbal, Tossed up, down leg, Qamran Iqbal pads it away again.

105.1: Shikhar Shetty to Qamran Iqbal, Outside the line, Qamran Iqbal pads it away.

104.6: Mayank Agarwal to Qamran Iqbal, Short, on off, Qamran Iqbal punches it through covers for a single.

104.5: Mayank Agarwal to Qamran Iqbal, Much fuller, on off, Qamran Iqbal pushes it back to the bowler.

104.4: Mayank Agarwal to Qamran Iqbal, SIX! More runs for Jammu and Kashmir! A full toss, on off, Qamran Iqbal stays back and powers it down the ground for a biggie.

104.3: Mayank Agarwal to Sahil Lotra, Much fuller, on off, Sahil Lotra pushes it through mid off for another run.

104.2: Mayank Agarwal to Qamran Iqbal, Short, on off, Qamran Iqbal taps it through mid on for one more.

104.1: Mayank Agarwal to Sahil Lotra, Tossed up, on off, Sahil Lotra knocks it down the ground for a single.

103.6: Shikhar Shetty to Qamran Iqbal, Short, on off, Qamran Iqbal punches it through covers for a brace.

103.5: Shikhar Shetty to Qamran Iqbal, Another one down leg, Qamran Iqbal leaves again.

103.4: Shikhar Shetty to Qamran Iqbal, Down the leg side, Qamran Iqbal leaves it alone.

103.3: Shikhar Shetty to Qamran Iqbal, Too full, on leg, Qamran Iqbal leans on and blocks it to mid off.

103.2: Shikhar Shetty to Qamran Iqbal, Much fuller, on off, Qamran Iqbal pushes it to mid off.

103.1: Shikhar Shetty to Qamran Iqbal, Much fuller, on leg, Qamran Iqbal flicks it to mid-wicket.

102.6: Shreyas Gopal to Sahil Lotra, Short, on off, Sahil Lotra blocks it to mid on.

102.5: Shreyas Gopal to Sahil Lotra, FOUR! Onto 93 now! Flighted up, full and on leg, Sahil Lotra makes room and powers it over mid off for a boundary.

102.4: Shreyas Gopal to Sahil Lotra, Too full, on off, Sahil Lotra leans on and blocks it back to the bowler.

102.3: Shreyas Gopal to Sahil Lotra, Much fuller, on off, Sahil Lotra blocks it to mid off.

102.2: Shreyas Gopal to Sahil Lotra, SIX! Sahil Lotra moves to 89 now. 300 comes up for Jammu and Kashmir.The lead is 591 now. Short, on off, Sahil Lotra rocks back and pulls it magnificently over deep mid-wicket for a biggie.

102.1: Shreyas Gopal to Qamran Iqbal, Full, on leg, Qamran Iqbal knocks it to mid off for a single.

101.6: Shikhar Shetty to Qamran Iqbal, Nice and full, on off, Qamran Iqbal drives it through covers for a single.

101.5: Shikhar Shetty to Qamran Iqbal, Too full, on off, Qamran Iqbal flicks it to mid-wicket.

101.4: Shikhar Shetty to Qamran Iqbal, Down the leg side, Qamran Iqbal pads it away.

101.3: Shikhar Shetty to Qamran Iqbal, Outside the line, Qamran Iqbal pads it away.

101.2: Shikhar Shetty to Sahil Lotra, Tossed up, on leg, Sahil Lotra flicks it to mid-wicket for a single.

101.1: Shikhar Shetty to Sahil Lotra, Much fuller, on off, Sahil Lotra pushes it to short cover.

100.6: Shreyas Gopal to Qamran Iqbal, FOUR! More runs for Jammu and Kashmir! Short, on middle and leg, Qamran Iqbal goes deep in his crease and tucks it in the gap through mid-wicket for a boundary.

100.5: Shreyas Gopal to Qamran Iqbal, Down the leg side, Qamran Iqbal leaves it alone.

100.4: Shreyas Gopal to Qamran Iqbal, Fuller, on leg, Qamran Iqbal blocks it to mid on.

Slight halt! The ball bounces and hits the chest of Krishnan Shrijith. The physio is out in the middle to have a check. All fine now and we are good to continue...

100.3: Shreyas Gopal to Qamran Iqbal, Down the leg side, Qamran Iqbal kicks it away.

100.2: Shreyas Gopal to Qamran Iqbal, Too full, on off, Qamran Iqbal leans on and blocks it back to the bowler.

100.1: Shreyas Gopal to Qamran Iqbal, Down the leg side, Qamran Iqbal blocks it with his pads.

99.6: Shikhar Shetty to Sahil Lotra, Much fuller, on leg, Sahil Lotra flicks it to mid-wicket.

99.5: Shikhar Shetty to Sahil Lotra, Down the leg side, Sahil Lotra leaves it alone.

99.4: Shikhar Shetty to Sahil Lotra, Nice and full, on leg, Sahil Lotra blocks it to mid off.

99.3: Shikhar Shetty to Sahil Lotra, Much fuller, on off, Sahil Lotra blocks it back to the bowler.

99.2: Shikhar Shetty to Sahil Lotra, Too full, down leg, Sahil Lotra pads it away.

99.1: Shikhar Shetty to Sahil Lotra, Much fuller, on leg, Sahil Lotra blocks it to mid on.

98.6: Shreyas Gopal to Qamran Iqbal, Much fuller, on off, Qamran Iqbal leans on and blocks it back to the bowler.

98.5: Shreyas Gopal to Qamran Iqbal, Fuller, on off, Qamran Iqbal pushes it to cover.

Slight halt! Krishnan Shrijith is down on the ground. The physio is out in the middle to have a check. All fine now and we are good to continue.

98.4: Shreyas Gopal to Qamran Iqbal, Sways it down leg, Qamran Iqbal leaves it alone.

98.3: Shreyas Gopal to Qamran Iqbal, Flatter, down leg, Qamran Iqbal pads it away.

98.2: Shreyas Gopal to Qamran Iqbal, Short, down leg, Qamran Iqbal leaves it alone.

98.1: Shreyas Gopal to Qamran Iqbal, Short, on off, Qamran Iqbal blocks it to mid off.

97.6: Shikhar Shetty to Sahil Lotra, Much fuller, on off, Sahil Lotra pushes it to cover.

97.5: Shikhar Shetty to Sahil Lotra, Short, on leg, Sahil Lotra tucks it to mid-wicket.

97.4: Shikhar Shetty to Sahil Lotra, Short, on off, Sahil Lotra eases it to mid off.

97.3: Shikhar Shetty to Sahil Lotra, Good length, on off, Sahil Lotra blocks it to mid off.

97.2: Shikhar Shetty to Sahil Lotra, Outside the line, Sahil Lotra pads it away.

97.1: Shikhar Shetty to Sahil Lotra, Flatter, on off, Sahil Lotra leans on and blocks it back to the bowler.

96.6: Shreyas Gopal to Qamran Iqbal, Much fuller, on off, Qamran Iqbal pushes it to mid off.

96.5: Shreyas Gopal to Qamran Iqbal, Down the leg side again, Qamran Iqbal pads it away again.

96.4: Shreyas Gopal to Qamran Iqbal, Sways it down leg, Qamran Iqbal pads it away. The ball rolls towards fine leg. They cannot collect a single as there was no shot offered.

96.3: Shreyas Gopal to Qamran Iqbal, Another one down leg, Qamran Iqbal pads it away again.

96.2: Shreyas Gopal to Qamran Iqbal, Outside the line, Qamran Iqbal pads it away.

96.1: Shreyas Gopal to Sahil Lotra, Short, on leg, Sahil Lotra tucks it through square leg for a single.

Shreyas Gopal to share the attack.

95.6: Shikhar Shetty to Qamran Iqbal, Too full, on off, Qamran Iqbal taps it to cover.

95.5: Shikhar Shetty to Qamran Iqbal, Too full, on off, Qamran Iqbal pushes it to mid off.

95.4: Shikhar Shetty to Qamran Iqbal, Much fuller, on off, Qamran Iqbal blocks it back to the bowler.

95.3: Shikhar Shetty to Qamran Iqbal, Tossed up, full and on off, Qamran Iqbal pushes it to mid off.

95.2: Shikhar Shetty to Qamran Iqbal, Flatter, on leg, Qamran Iqbal flicks it to square leg.

95.1: Shikhar Shetty to Sahil Lotra, Quicker, on off, Sahil Lotra pushes it to point for a single.

Welcome back for the second session of Day 5. The umpires and the players are out in the middle. Qamran Iqbal and Sahil Lotra will resume their innings. Shikhar Shetty will start with the ball. Let's play...

... DAY 5, SESSION 2 ...

Dominance through the session - The scoring rate was good from the J&K batters throughout the session, with them scoring at will, while not letting anything get past their compact defense as well. They balanced aggression with technical soundness, punishing the loose deliveries while respecting the good ones. This clinical approach ensured that no late drama would unfold, keeping the momentum firmly in their favor. Only formalities remain between Jammu and Kashmir and the much-coveted trophy now. The dream that seemed distant for decades is now just a few hours away from becoming a reality. We will be back with what could well be the final session of this season's Ranji Trophy at 12.40 pm IST (7.10 am GMT), provided the handshakes at the end of it.

Karnataka accepts their fate  - Right from the onset, it did not look like Karnataka even tried to turn the tables, as they had calculated that this had gone far from their reach. There was a visible lack of intensity in the field as the former champions struggled to find a breakthrough. The body language of the players suggested a side that had reconciled with the result long before the session reached its conclusion. First signs of throwing in the towel were the way Karnataka started with the ball and did not bring on their premier pacers, Vijaykumar Vyshak and Prasidh Krishna, into the attack, accepting their fate. By holding back their primary weapons, the bowling side allowed the game to drift, signaling a tactical surrender. This decision made the task significantly easier for the set batters to dictate terms.

The century and the support - Qamran and Sahil added to their overnight scores with Qamran getting past the magical three-figure mark, anchoring the innings, while Sahil complemented him perfectly by racing his way to a score in the 80s before the break. Their partnership effectively blunted the opposition and ensured that Jammu and Kashmir maintained total control over the flow of the game.

A historic threshold - On a day when history was bound to be created with Jammu and Kashmir on the cusp of etching their name in history by winning the Ranji Trophy for the first time, they have batted like a champion side yet again. The pressure of a final day did little to rattle the composure of the batting unit, which has remained firm throughout this summit clash. Every run scored brought the team closer to a monumental achievement, reflecting a season of grit and newfound dominance in the domestic circuit.

LUNCH ON DAY 5 - A total of 99 runs were scored by J&K batters in 33 overs for the loss of no wickets. Jammu and Kashmir's lead now stretches to 576.

94.6: Shreyas Gopal to Qamran Iqbal, Down the leg side, Qamran Iqbal blocks it with his pads. That will be Lunch Break on Day 5.

94.5: Shreyas Gopal to Sahil Lotra, Too full, on leg, Sahil Lotra knocks it down the ground for a single.

94.4: Shreyas Gopal to Sahil Lotra, Too full, on off, Sahil Lotra flicks it to mid-wicket.

94.3: Shreyas Gopal to Sahil Lotra, Another one down leg, Sahil Lotra pads it away yet again.

94.2: Shreyas Gopal to Sahil Lotra, Outside the line, Sahil Lotra pads it away.

94.1: Shreyas Gopal to Sahil Lotra, Much fuller, on leg, Sahil Lotra blocks it to short cover.

93.6: Shikhar Shetty to Qamran Iqbal, Flatter, on leg, Qamran Iqbal blocks it back to the bowler.

93.5: Shikhar Shetty to Sahil Lotra, Much fuller, on leg, Sahil Lotra flicks it to mid-wicket.

93.4: Shikhar Shetty to Sahil Lotra, Down the leg side, Sahil Lotra leaves it alone.

93.3: Shikhar Shetty to Sahil Lotra, Much fuller, on off, Sahil Lotra pushes it to mid off.

93.2: Shikhar Shetty to Sahil Lotra, Outside the line, Sahil Lotra apds it away.

Slight halt! Krishnan Shrijith looks a bit tired and the physio is out in the middle to have a check. All fine now and we are good to go...

93.1: Shikhar Shetty to Sahil Lotra, Down the leg side, Sahil Lotra leaves it alone.

92.6: Shreyas Gopal to Qamran Iqbal, FOUR! Brilliant from Qamran Iqbal! Too full, outside off, Qamran Iqbal leans on and cracks a drive through covers for a magnificent boundary.

92.5: Shreyas Gopal to Qamran Iqbal, Quicker, on leg, Qamran Iqbal blocks it back to the bowler.

92.4: Shreyas Gopal to Qamran Iqbal, Down the leg side, Qamran Iqbal knocks it away with his pads.

92.3: Shreyas Gopal to Qamran Iqbal, Down the leg side, Qamran Iqbal pads it away.

92.2: Shreyas Gopal to Qamran Iqbal, Quicker, on leg, Qamran Iqbal blocks it to mid off.

92.1: Shreyas Gopal to Qamran Iqbal, Outside the line, Qamran Iqbal pads it away.

91.6: Shikhar Shetty to Qamran Iqbal, Flatter, on off, Qamran Iqbal pushes it through covers for a single.

91.5: Shikhar Shetty to Qamran Iqbal, Outside the line, Qamran Iqbal pads it away. The ball rolls towards fine leg. The batters cannot take a single though as no shot was offered.

91.4: Shikhar Shetty to Qamran Iqbal, Down the leg side, Shikhar Shetty pads it away.

91.3: Shikhar Shetty to Qamran Iqbal, Down the leg side, Qamran Iqbal leaves it alone.

91.2: Shikhar Shetty to Qamran Iqbal, Much fuller, on leg, Qamran Iqbal flicks it to short mid-wicket.

91.1: Shikhar Shetty to Qamran Iqbal, Down the leg side, Qamran Iqbal pads it away.

90.6: Shreyas Gopal to Sahil Lotra, Outside the line, Sahil Lotra pads it away yet again.

90.5: Shreyas Gopal to Sahil Lotra, Lands it outside leg, Sahil Lotra kicks it away.

90.4: Shreyas Gopal to Sahil Lotra, Short, on off, Sahil Lotra blocks it to mid on.

90.3: Shreyas Gopal to Sahil Lotra, Down the leg side, Sahil Lotra pads it away again.

90.2: Shreyas Gopal to Sahil Lotra, Keeps it outside the line, Sahil Lotra pads it away.

90.1: Shreyas Gopal to Sahil Lotra, Down the leg side, Sahil Lotra pads it away.

89.6: Shikhar Shetty to Qamran Iqbal, Down the leg side, Qamran Iqbal pads it away yet again.

89.5: Shikhar Shetty to Qamran Iqbal, Outside the line, Qamran Iqbal pads it away.

89.4: Shikhar Shetty to Qamran Iqbal, Down the leg side, Qamran Iqbal kicks it away.

89.3: Shikhar Shetty to Qamran Iqbal, Flatter, outside off, Qamran Iqbal steers it through backward point for a brace.

89.2: Shikhar Shetty to Qamran Iqbal, Lands it outside the line, Qamran Iqbal pads it away.

89.1: Shikhar Shetty to Qamran Iqbal, Too full, on leg, Qamran Iqbal flicks it to square leg.

88.6: Shreyas Gopal to Sahil Lotra, Yet again, Sahil Lotra pads away a delivery which lands outside the line. 

88.5: Shreyas Gopal to Sahil Lotra, Another one down leg, Sahil Lotra pads it away again.

88.4: Shreyas Gopal to Sahil Lotra, Outside the line, Sahil Lotra pads it away.

88.3: Shreyas Gopal to Qamran Iqbal, Full, down leg, Qamran Iqbal looks to flick it but the ball brushes his pads and rolls towards fine leg. They collect a leg bye.

88.2: Shreyas Gopal to Qamran Iqbal, Quicker and flatter on off, Qamran Iqbal blocks this to mid-wicket.

88.1: Shreyas Gopal to Qamran Iqbal, Floated on off, Qamran Iqbal drives this to covers.

87.6: Shikhar Shetty to Sahil Lotra, Tossed up, on middle and leg, Sahil Lotra tucks this to mid-wicket.

87.5: Shikhar Shetty to Sahil Lotra, Too full, on off, Sahil Lotra taps it to cover.

87.4: Shikhar Shetty to Sahil Lotra, Flatter, on off, Sahil Lotra tucks it to mid-wicket.

87.3: Shikhar Shetty to Qamran Iqbal, Full, on off, Qamran Iqbal looks to flick it but ges an inside edge as the ball rolls towards square leg. They cross.

87.2: Shikhar Shetty to Qamran Iqbal, Nice and full, on off, Iqbal blocks it to mid off.

87.1: Shikhar Shetty to Qamran Iqbal, Too full, on leg, Iqbal blocks it back to the bowler.

86.6: Shreyas Gopal to Sahil Lotra, Nice and full, on leg, Sahil Lotra blocks it to mid on.

86.5: Shreyas Gopal to Sahil Lotra, SIX! That goes all the way! A half tracker, on middle and leg, Sahil Lotra gets down on one knee and slog sweeps it over deep mid-wicket for a biggie.

86.4: Shreyas Gopal to Sahil Lotra, Full again, on off, Sahil Lotra blocks it back to the bowler.

86.3: Shreyas Gopal to Sahil Lotra, Turn and bounce, on off, Sahil Lotra punches it towards cover again.

86.2: Shreyas Gopal to Sahil Lotra, Flatter, on off, Sahil Lotra taps it to the cover fielder.

86.1: Shreyas Gopal to Sahil Lotra, Much fuller, on off, Sahil Lotra blocks it back to the bowler.

85.6: Shikhar Shetty to Qamran Iqbal, Short, on off, and it keeps low. Iqbal looks to flick it but gets a bottom edge as the ball rolls towards the fielder at backward point. Dot.

85.5: Shikhar Shetty to Qamran Iqbal, Too full, on off, Iqbal pushes it to point.

85.4: Shikhar Shetty to Qamran Iqbal, Short, on middle and leg, Iqbal tucks it to mid-wicket.

85.3: Shikhar Shetty to Sahil Lotra, Much fuller, on off, Sahil Lotra pushes it through cover for a single.

85.2: Shikhar Shetty to Qamran Iqbal, Keeps it full, on off, Iqbal looks to play at it but edges it towards third man for a single.

85.1: Shikhar Shetty to Sahil Lotra, Much fuller, around off, Sahil Lotra taps it to cover for a single.

84.6: Shreyas Gopal to Qamran Iqbal, Much fuller, on off, Iqbal blocks it to the cover fielder.

84.5: Shreyas Gopal to Sahil Lotra, Too full, outside off, Sahil Lotra pushes it to cover for one.

84.4: Shreyas Gopal to Sahil Lotra, Much fuller, on off, Sahil Lotra flicks it to backward point.

84.3: Shreyas Gopal to Qamran Iqbal, Short, on off, Iqbal knocks it down the ground for one more.

84.2: Shreyas Gopal to Sahil Lotra, Full, on leg, Sahil Lotra looks to block it but miscues it to square leg for a run.

84.1: Shreyas Gopal to Sahil Lotra, Much fuller, on off, Sahil Lotra blocks it to cover.

83.6: Karun Nair to Qamran Iqbal, Full and on off, Qamran Iqbal blocks this to cover. 

83.5: Karun Nair to Sahil Lotra, Tossed up, around off, Sahil Lotra drives this to sweeper cover for a single. 

83.4: Karun Nair to Sahil Lotra, Keeps it full, on off, Sahil Lotra flicks it to mid-wicket.

83.3: Karun Nair to Sahil Lotra, FOUR! Top shot! Much fuller, outside off, Sahil Lotra picks it well and drills it through extra cover for a boundary. 

83.2: Karun Nair to Sahil Lotra, Another one on off, Sahil Lotra taps it to cover again.

83.1: Karun Nair to Sahil Lotra, Full, on off, Sahil Lotra pushes it to cover.

The second new ball has not been taken yet.

Halt! Krishnan Shrijith seems to have injured his fingers, and the physio is out in the middle to have a check. All fine now and we are good to continue.

82.6: KL Rahul to Sahil Lotra, Flatter, on off, Sahil Lotra blocks it to mid on.

82.5: KL Rahul to Qamran Iqbal, Quicker, on off, Qamran Iqbal taps it to mid on for a single.

82.4: KL Rahul to Qamran Iqbal, FOUR! Through the gap! Flatter, on off, Qamran Iqbal stays back in his crease and knocks it through mid off for a boundary.

82.3: KL Rahul to Sahil Lotra, Short, on off, Sahil Lotra slaps it to cover for a single.

82.2: KL Rahul to Sahil Lotra, Dropped! Flatter, outside off, Sahil Lotra looks to slap it but gets a top edge. The ball carries towards Mayank Agarwal at slip who spills the catch. Dot.

82.1: KL Rahul to Sahil Lotra, SIX! Up and away! A juicy full movie, on off, Sahil Lotra stays back and powers it over deep mid-wicket for a biggie.

81.6: Karun Nair to Qamran Iqbal, FOUR LEG BYES! More runs for Jammu and Kashmir. 100 run partnership comes up between this duo now. Down the leg side, Qamran Iqbal looks to flick it but the ball brushes his pads and races away to the fine leg fence.

81.5: Karun Nair to Qamran Iqbal, Fired in, on off, Qamran Iqbal blocks it back to the bowler.

81.4: Karun Nair to Sahil Lotra, Flatter, on off, Sahil Lotra steers it to cover for a single.

81.3: Karun Nair to Sahil Lotra, Keeps it full, on off, Sahil Lotra lunges and blocks it back again.

81.2: Karun Nair to Sahil Lotra, Very full, on off, Sahil Lotra blocks it back to the bowler.

81.1: Karun Nair to Sahil Lotra, Flatter, on off, Sahil Lotra taps it to cover.

80.6: KL Rahul to Qamran Iqbal, Very full, on off, Qamran Iqbal pushes it to the cover fielder.

80.5: KL Rahul to Sahil Lotra, Much fuller, on leg, Sahil Lotra knocks it down the ground for a single.

80.4: KL Rahul to Sahil Lotra, Loopy, on off, Sahil Lotra taps it to cover.

80.3: KL Rahul to Sahil Lotra, Much fuller, on off, Sahil Lotra lunges and blocks it to cover.

80.2: KL Rahul to Qamran Iqbal, Much fuller, on off, Qamran Iqbal pushes it to cover for a single.

80.1: KL Rahul to Sahil Lotra, A full toss, on leg, Sahil Lotra flicks it to square leg for a single.

The second new ball is available. Karnataka have not taken it, though. KL Rahul comes into the attack.

79.6: Karun Nair to Sahil Lotra, Nice and full, on leg, Sahil Lotra flicks it to square leg.

79.5: Karun Nair to Sahil Lotra, Fired in, on off, Sahil Lotra blocks it back to the bowler.

79.4: Karun Nair to Sahil Lotra, Quicker, down leg, Sahil Lotra looks to flick it but misses.

79.3: Karun Nair to Sahil Lotra, Flatter, on leg, Sahil Lotra flicks it to square leg.

79.2: Karun Nair to Sahil Lotra, Short, on off, Sahil Lotra blocks it back.

79.1: Karun Nair to Sahil Lotra, A loopy full toss, Sahil Lotra slashes it but gets a top edge. The ball carries towards deep backward point. Vidyadhar Patil runs forward and dives to take the catch but the ball lands just short. The batters collect two runs.

DRINKS! Everything has gone in favor of Jammu and Kashmir even on Day 5 so far. Qamran Iqbal survived a scare close to his century and has gone past it. Sahil Lotra has looked solid as he goes past his half-century as well. No success for the Karnataka bowlers so far shows the level of concentration and grit these two batters are showing even with the game in their bag virtually atleast for now. 

78.6: Shikhar Shetty to Qamran Iqbal, Short of a length on middle and off, Qamran Iqbal punches this to mid off.

78.5: Shikhar Shetty to Qamran Iqbal, Flighted around off, Qamran Iqbal rolls this to mid off.

78.4: Shikhar Shetty to Qamran Iqbal, Floated on off, Qamran Iqbal takes a good stride out in front and blocks it out.

78.3: Shikhar Shetty to Qamran Iqbal, Quicker one, on off, Qamran Iqbal punches this to covers. 

78.2: Shikhar Shetty to Qamran Iqbal, Fired on off, Qamran Iqbal presses in front and blocks. 

78.1: Shikhar Shetty to Qamran Iqbal, Full and on off, Qamran Iqbal keeps it out to point.

77.6: Karun Nair to Sahil Lotra, FIFTY FOR SAHIL! Tossed up, on the pads, Sahil Lotra works this through square leg for a couple to bring up his half-century. 

77.5: Karun Nair to Sahil Lotra, FOUR! A boundary down the ground from Sahil. Tossed up, on middle and off, Sahil Lotra smashes this up and over the bowler for a boundary down to long off.

77.4: Karun Nair to Qamran Iqbal, Full and on the pads, Qamran Iqbal tucks this through square leg for a single. 

77.3: Karun Nair to Qamran Iqbal, Full and on off, Qamran Iqbal blocks this out. 

77.2: Karun Nair to Sahil Lotra, Full and on middle and leg, Sahil Lotra flicks this to long on for a single. 

77.1: Karun Nair to Sahil Lotra, Tossed up, on middle and off, Sahil Lotra blocks this one.

76.6: Shikhar Shetty to Qamran Iqbal, Under-cutter, on middle and leg, Qamran Iqbal blocks this back to the bowler.

76.5: Shikhar Shetty to Sahil Lotra, Fuller around off, Sahil Lotra drives this to sweeper cover for one.

76.4: Shikhar Shetty to Sahil Lotra, Fired onto the stumps, Sahil Lotra prods in front and keeps it out to the bowler.

76.3: Shikhar Shetty to Sahil Lotra, Tossed up, around off, Sahil Lotra dabs this to point for no run.

76.2: Shikhar Shetty to Sahil Lotra, Full and on middle and off, Sahil Lotra pushes this to covers.

76.1: Shikhar Shetty to Sahil Lotra, Full and on middle and off, Sahil Lotra tucks this through square leg and takes a couple of runs.

75.6: Karun Nair to Sahil Lotra, Full and down the leg, Sahil Lotra tucks this through short fine for one.

75.5: Karun Nair to Sahil Lotra, Fired into the batter, Sahil Lotra rocks back and tucks this to mid-wicket.

75.4: Karun Nair to Sahil Lotra, Pushed through on middle and leg, Sahil Lotra keeps it out.

75.3: Karun Nair to Qamran Iqbal, Full and on off, Qamran Iqbal drills this down the ground to long on for a single. 

75.2: Karun Nair to Qamran Iqbal, Quicker one, on off, Qamran Iqbal defends this out.

75.1: Karun Nair to Qamran Iqbal, Full and wide of off, Qamran Iqbal drives this to deep cover's right for a couple of runs.

74.6: Shikhar Shetty to Sahil Lotra, Tossed up, in the line of the stumps. Sahil Lotra dead bats it.

74.5: Shikhar Shetty to Sahil Lotra, Floated on off, Sahil Lotra leans ahead and blocks this out.

74.4: Shikhar Shetty to Sahil Lotra, Full and wide outside off, Sahil Lotra gives it a good look and leaves it.

74.3: Shikhar Shetty to Sahil Lotra, Quicker one, on off, Sahil Lotra prods in front and blocks it out.

74.2: Shikhar Shetty to Sahil Lotra, Pushed through around off, Sahil Lotra defends this to silly point.

74.1: Shikhar Shetty to Sahil Lotra, Full and on off, Sahil Lotra blocks this back to the bowler.

73.6: Shreyas Gopal to Sahil Lotra, Full and wide of off, Sahil Lotra drives this to sweeper cover for a strike rotation.

73.5: Shreyas Gopal to Sahil Lotra, Tossed up, on off, Sahil Lotra rocks back and punches this to covers.

73.4: Shreyas Gopal to Sahil Lotra, FOUR! Full and wide of off, Sahil Lotra goes down on a knee and slog sweeps this over the mid-wicket fielder for a boundary. Sahil Lotra moves to 38 with this boundary.

73.3: Shreyas Gopal to Sahil Lotra, Flighted around off, Sahil Lotra keeps it out.

73.2: Shreyas Gopal to Sahil Lotra, Short of a length, on off, Sahil Lotra blocks this one.

73.1: Shreyas Gopal to Sahil Lotra, Quicker one, around middle and off, Sahil Lotra tucks this to square leg.

72.6: Shikhar Shetty to Qamran Iqbal, Flighted around off, Qamran Iqbal pushes this to covers.

72.5: Shikhar Shetty to Qamran Iqbal, Pushed through on off, Qamran Iqbal blocks this off his back foot.

72.4: Shikhar Shetty to Qamran Iqbal, Full and around off, Qamran Iqbal drives this to extra cover.

72.3: Shikhar Shetty to Qamran Iqbal, Full and around off, Qamran Iqbal blocks this one.

72.2: Shikhar Shetty to Qamran Iqbal, Pushed through on off, Qamran Iqbal drives this to extra cover.

72.1: Shikhar Shetty to Qamran Iqbal, Quicker one, on off, Qamran Iqbal blocks it.

71.6: Shreyas Gopal to Sahil Lotra, FOUR! Tossed up, around middle and leg, Sahil Lotra jumps down the track and smashes this down to the long on region for four more runs.

71.5: Shreyas Gopal to Sahil Lotra, Tossed up, on off, Sahil Lotra defends this to covers. 

71.4: Shreyas Gopal to Sahil Lotra, Full and on off, Sahil Lotra blocks it out.

71.3: Shreyas Gopal to Qamran Iqbal, Fired on middle and leg, Qamran Iqbal tucks this through square leg for a run.

71.2: Shreyas Gopal to Qamran Iqbal, FOUR! Finally, here it arrives. A century in the final for Qamran Iqbal. Slightly short of a length, on middle and off, Qamran Iqbal rocks back and punches this down the ground to long on region for a boundary to bring up his half-century. Even the Chief Minister of Jammu and Kashmir is present at the ground to cheer them and probably witness history later in the day.

71.1: Shreyas Gopal to Qamran Iqbal, Tossed up, on off, Qamran Iqbal presses in front and blocks this to point.

70.6: Shikhar Shetty to Sahil Lotra, Darted around off, Sahil Lotra pushes this to extra cover for no run. Qamran will be on strike at the start of the next over on 99.

70.5: Shikhar Shetty to Sahil Lotra, Floated on middle and off, Sahil Lotra drives this to covers for no run.

70.4: Shikhar Shetty to Sahil Lotra, Floated on off, Sahil Lotra keeps it out.

70.3: Shikhar Shetty to Sahil Lotra, Fuller around off, Sahil Lotra blocks it out.

70.2: Shikhar Shetty to Sahil Lotra, Pushed through outside off, Sahil Lotra looks to cut this but gets beaten. 

70.1: Shikhar Shetty to Qamran Iqbal, Finally a run for Jammu and Kashmir after 5 overs. Short and around off, Qamran Iqbal punches this to sweeper cover for a run.

69.6: Shreyas Gopal to Sahil Lotra, Flighted around off, Sahil Lotra looks to keep it out but gets beaten. 5th maiden on a trot.

69.5: Shreyas Gopal to Sahil Lotra, Flighted on off, Sahil Lotra dead bats it.

69.4: Shreyas Gopal to Sahil Lotra, Darted on middle and off, Sahil Lotra rocks back and punches this to mid off for a dot.

69.3: Shreyas Gopal to Sahil Lotra, Tossed up, on off, Sahil Lotra drives this to mid off.

69.2: Shreyas Gopal to Sahil Lotra, Top-spinner around middle and leg, Sahil Lotra keeps it out.

69.1: Shreyas Gopal to Sahil Lotra, Full and on off, Sahil Lotra blocks this around mid off.

68.6: Shikhar Shetty to Qamran Iqbal, Pushed through on middle and off, Qamran Iqbal cuts this to point. 4th maiden in a row.

68.5: Shikhar Shetty to Qamran Iqbal, Tossed up, on off, Qamran Iqbal drives this to mid off.

68.4: Shikhar Shetty to Qamran Iqbal, Full and wide of off, Qamran Iqbal leaves it.

68.3: Shikhar Shetty to Qamran Iqbal, Full and on off, Qamran Iqbal blocks this out.

68.2: Shikhar Shetty to Qamran Iqbal, Oh dear me, Qamran Iqbal has missed out on a century in the final of the Ranji Trophy, or has he not? Qamran Iqbal has been given out caught behind but he sends this upstairs. Fuller around off, Qamran Iqbal goes after it and looks to play the cover drive but the ball spins away and Qamran gets beaten. A loud appeal from the keeper for stumping and KL Rahul for a caught behind and the umpire gives it out caught behind. Iqbal sends this upstairs and nothing on the UltraEdge and the foot of Iqbal behind his crease helps Qamran Iqbal survive.

68.1: Shikhar Shetty to Qamran Iqbal, A stroke in anger from Iqbal. Tossed up, wide of off, Qamran Iqbal smashes this to extra cover.

67.6: Shreyas Gopal to Sahil Lotra, Pushed through on off, Sahil Lotra punches this to covers for no run.

67.5: Shreyas Gopal to Sahil Lotra, Quicker one, on off, Sahil Lotra rocks back and pushes this to covers.

67.4: Shreyas Gopal to Sahil Lotra, Fired into the batter. Sahil Lotra tucks this to silly mid on.

67.3: Shreyas Gopal to Sahil Lotra, Short and wide of off, Sahil Lotra cuts this to point.

67.2: Shreyas Gopal to Sahil Lotra, A bit more energy behind this from Gopal. Short and on middle and leg, Sahil Lotra tucks this to short fine leg.

67.1: Shreyas Gopal to Sahil Lotra, Fuller around off, Sahil Lotra blocks this out.

66.6: Shikhar Shetty to Qamran Iqbal, A maiden from Shikhar Shetty as Qamran Iqbal pushes this to mid off.

66.5: Shikhar Shetty to Qamran Iqbal, Pushed through around off, Qamran Iqbal drives this grounded to extra cover for another dot.

66.4: Shikhar Shetty to Qamran Iqbal, Floated around off, Qamran Iqbal blocks this.

66.3: Shikhar Shetty to Qamran Iqbal, Short and wide of off, Qamran Iqbal cuts this to cover-point for no run.

66.2: Shikhar Shetty to Qamran Iqbal, Slider around off, Qamran Iqbal keeps it out.

66.1: Shikhar Shetty to Qamran Iqbal, Full and around off, Qamran Iqbal blocks this to silly point.

65.6: Shreyas Gopal to Sahil Lotra, Full and on middle and leg, Sahil Lotra rolls this to mid on.

65.5: Shreyas Gopal to Sahil Lotra, Flighted around off, Sahil Lotra rolls this to extra cover. 

65.4: Shreyas Gopal to Sahil Lotra, Tossed up, around off, Sahil Lotra defends this to covers.

65.3: Shreyas Gopal to Sahil Lotra, Full and on middle and off, Sahil Lotra tucks this through mid-wicket for nothing.

65.2: Shreyas Gopal to Sahil Lotra, Googly from Gopal, around middle and off, keeps really low. Sahil Lotra reads this well and blocks this off his back foot.

65.1: Shreyas Gopal to Sahil Lotra, Flighted around off, Sahil Lotra goes for a big booming drive but misses out.

64.6: Vidyadhar Patil to Qamran Iqbal, Back of a length around off, Qamran Iqbal guides this to backward point for a dot.

64.5: Vidyadhar Patil to Qamran Iqbal, Short and on middle and off, Qamran Iqbal steps down and leaves it.

64.4: Vidyadhar Patil to Sahil Lotra, Full and wide of off, Sahil Lotra guides this to deep third for one.

64.3: Vidyadhar Patil to Sahil Lotra, Back of a length around off, Sahil Lotra leaves it.

64.2: Vidyadhar Patil to Qamran Iqbal, Hard length around middle and leg, Qamran Iqbal dabs this in front of mid on and steals a quick run. 

64.1: Vidyadhar Patil to Sahil Lotra, Back of a length around off, Sahil Lotra guides this through gully for one.

63.6: Shreyas Gopal to Qamran Iqbal, Floated around the pads, Qamran Iqbal works this straight to mid-wicket.

63.5: Shreyas Gopal to Qamran Iqbal, Flighted, around off, Qamran Iqbal pushes this to covers for a dot.

63.4: Shreyas Gopal to Qamran Iqbal, Full and wide of off, Qamran Iqbal presses in front and blocks this off his front foot.

63.3: Shreyas Gopal to Qamran Iqbal, Quicker one, on off, Qamran Iqbal defends this off his back foot.

63.2: Shreyas Gopal to Sahil Lotra, Low full toss, around off, Sahil Lotra drives this through covers for a strike rotation.

63.1: Shreyas Gopal to Sahil Lotra, Floated onto the pads, Sahil Lotra flicks this through mid-wicket for a couple of runs. 

62.6: Vidyadhar Patil to Qamran Iqbal, Bouncer, around leg. Qamran Iqbal sits under it.

62.5: Vidyadhar Patil to Qamran Iqbal, Short, but way too wide of off. Qamran Iqbal leaves it.

62.4: Vidyadhar Patil to Sahil Lotra, Back of a length around off, Sahil Lotra cuts this through backward point for one more run. 

62.3: Vidyadhar Patil to Sahil Lotra, Hard length on off, Sahil Lotra tucks this to mid-wicket.

62.2: Vidyadhar Patil to Sahil Lotra, Short and on middle and off, Sahil Lotra ducks down. A good way to duck a short one from Sahil Lotra as he ensures that he closes his wrists to get his bat down as well.

62.1: Vidyadhar Patil to Qamran Iqbal, Back of a length around off, Qamran Iqbal gets up on his toes and guides this to deep third for one.

61.6: Shreyas Gopal to Sahil Lotra, Floated around off, Sahil Lotra prods in front and defends this to silly mid off.

61.5: Shreyas Gopal to Sahil Lotra, Flighted around off, Sahil Lotra dead bats it.

61.4: Shreyas Gopal to Sahil Lotra, Quicker and flatter around off, Sahil Lotra blocks this off his back foot.

61.3: Shreyas Gopal to Sahil Lotra, Wrong'un around off, Sahil Lotra presses in front and keeps it out.

61.2: Shreyas Gopal to Sahil Lotra, Tossed up, around off, Sahil Lotra pushes this back to the bowler.

61.1: Shreyas Gopal to Sahil Lotra, Tossed up, on off, Sahil Lotra tucks this to silly mid on.

60.6: Vidyadhar Patil to Sahil Lotra, A single on the final ball of the over yet again. Pitched up, around off, Sahil Lotra drives this through backward point for a single. 

60.5: Vidyadhar Patil to Sahil Lotra, Back of a length around off, Sahil Lotra pushes this to point.

60.4: Vidyadhar Patil to Sahil Lotra, On a length around off, shaping away from the batter. Sahil Lotra swings and misses.

60.3: Vidyadhar Patil to Qamran Iqbal, Back of a length around the pads, Qamran Iqbal nudges this through square leg for another strike rotation. A partnership of 50 comes up between Qamran and Sahil with this single. 

60.2: Vidyadhar Patil to Qamran Iqbal, Hard length, wide of off, Qamran Iqbal goes after this and has a go at it but gets beaten.

60.1: Vidyadhar Patil to Qamran Iqbal, Good length on off, Qamran Iqbal pushes this to covers.

59.6: Shreyas Gopal to Sahil Lotra, Floated onto the pads, Sahil Lotra tucks this through square leg for one but Qamran Iqbal denies the run on offer. Now that's interesting. This shows that Qamran is keen to get his personal milestone.

59.5: Shreyas Gopal to Sahil Lotra, Much slower, and fuller, around off. The ball lands and spins away from the batter and beats him on the outside.

59.4: Shreyas Gopal to Sahil Lotra, Quicker and fuller on off, Sahil Lotra jams this around silly point.

59.3: Shreyas Gopal to Sahil Lotra, Gopal comes over the stumps again, bowls it full and on off, Sahil Lotra blocks this out.

59.2: Shreyas Gopal to Qamran Iqbal, Gopal comes around the stumps, keeps it on a negative line wide down the leg. Qamran Iqbal tucks this through square leg for a single. 

59.1: Shreyas Gopal to Sahil Lotra, Full and wide of off, Sahil Lotra leans ahead and drives this through covers for a single. 

58.6: Vidyadhar Patil to Sahil Lotra, Hard length, on top of off, Sahil Lotra hops up on his toes and pushes this to the left of the fielder at covers for a single. 

58.5: Vidyadhar Patil to Sahil Lotra, On a length, wide outside off, Sahil Lotra shoulders his arms at it.

58.4: Vidyadhar Patil to Sahil Lotra, Good length on off, Sahil Lotra pushes this to covers. 

58.3: Vidyadhar Patil to Sahil Lotra, FOUR! Back of a length around off, shaping back into the batter a shade. Sahil Lotra stays leg side and pokes at it. Gets it edged through the gap between second and first slip for a boundary behind the stumps. 

58.2: Vidyadhar Patil to Sahil Lotra, Good length, on top of off. Sahil Lotra blocks this off his front foot.

58.1: Vidyadhar Patil to Sahil Lotra, Hard length, around off, Lotra pushes this to the left of the fielder at covers for no run.

Vidyadhar Patil to bowl from the other end for Karnataka. 

57.6: Shreyas Gopal to Sahil Lotra, A tad short on off, Sahil Lotra rocks back and punches this to deep cover for the first run on Day 5. 

57.5: Shreyas Gopal to Sahil Lotra, Fired into the batter, Sahil Lotra defends this underneath his eyeline.

57.4: Shreyas Gopal to Sahil Lotra, Flighted on off, Sahil Lotra gets right on top of the bounce and keeps it out.

57.3: Shreyas Gopal to Sahil Lotra, Floated on off, Sahil Lotra presses in front and pushes this to the left of the bowler.

57.2: Shreyas Gopal to Sahil Lotra, Quicker one, around off, Sahil Lotra blocks this off his front foot to extra cover. 

57.1: Shreyas Gopal to Sahil Lotra, Fuller on off, Sahil Lotra pushes this gently to covers for a dot to start Day 5. 

We are all set for action to resume on the final day of Ranji Tophy 2025/26. Qamran Iqbal has walked out unbeaten on 94 with his partner Sahil Lotra, who stands unbeaten on 16. Shreyas Gopal will be bowling the first over on Day 5. 

Cruising to the championship! As we start the final day's play, expect J&K to take absolutely no risks. Because the first-innings lead guarantees them the title if the game ends as a draw, there is no need for a declaration. Their game plan will simply be to bat on, frustrate the Karnataka bowlers, let Qamran get his century, and slowly soak in the glory as the clock runs out. Sit back and enjoy as Jammu & Kashmir marches toward a thoroughly deserved, historic Ranji Trophy victory!

Karnataka’s hopes are fading - On the other side, Karnataka is staring at an almost impossible reality. After being bowled out for 293 yesterday and giving up that massive first-innings lead, their chances of a comeback have all but vanished. Their tactics late yesterday, from defensive leg-side bowling to aggressive sledging, showed a team grasping at straws. Today, even if they somehow manage a miraculous bowling collapse from J&K, they would be left with an impossibly massive run chase in very limited time.

Eyes on Qamran Iqbal - All attention this morning will be on J&K’s Qamran Iqbal, who is standing just six runs away from a beautifully fought century. Yesterday, he showed immense focus and patience, completely ignoring the negative bowling lines and heated words from the Karnataka bowlers. Walking out at 94 not out alongside Sahil Lotra, reaching that triple-figure mark today will be the perfect crowning achievement for his gritty, tournament-defining performance.

On the brink of history! Good morning and welcome to the fifth and final day of this Ranji Trophy final! The stage is set for a historic day of cricket, with Jammu & Kashmir standing on the verge of a magnificent championship win. Armed with a massive overall lead of 477 runs and six wickets in hand at 186/4, J&K holds all the cards. Because they secured a crucial 291-run lead in the first innings, they already have one hand on the trophy and are in complete control of this game.

... DAY 5, SESSION 1 ...

See you tomorrow! And that brings us to the close of play. The writing is clearly on the wall for a deflated Karnataka side, while Jammu & Kashmir are sitting comfortably on the brink of history, just waiting to get their hands on their maiden championship trophy. It feels like a mere formality now. Be sure to tune in tomorrow at 9.30 am IST (4 am GMT) and early for build-up and all the final day's action as we officially crown the new champions. Until then, it's goodbye and cheers from the commentary box!

One hand on the trophy! In the final session, the Karnataka team looked tired, and their body language suggested they had accepted defeat. Their bowlers just went through the motions, bowling harmless deliveries outside the leg stump. Although Abdul Samad threw his wicket away by trying to play an unnecessary shot, J&K remained firmly in charge. By stumps, J&K's lead swelled to a towering 477 runs, with opener Qamran Iqbal anchoring the innings and remaining unbeaten on 94.

Steady partnership frustrated Karnataka - After the Lunch break, Karnataka bowlers tried hard but failed to maintain their pressure. Qamran Iqbal and veteran Paras Dogra built a solid partnership to steady the innings. Qamran survived a massive scare when a delivery hit his stumps, but the bails magically did not fall. Prasidh Krishna finally dismissed Dogra to give Karnataka a much-needed breakthrough, but J&K reached Tea safely at 89/3, extending their lead.

Morning collapse and quick wickets - In the first session, Karnataka suffered a dramatic batting collapse. Despite a brilliant 160 from Mayank Agarwal, the lower order crumbled, and they were bowled out for 293. Fast bowler Auqib Nabi was the star, taking 5 wickets. Having a massive 291-run first-innings lead, J&K chose not to enforce the follow-on and decided to bat again to set a target. However, Karnataka struck back briefly with the new ball, reducing J&K to 11/2 by Lunch.

J&K closes in on historic title! Jammu and Kashmir completely dominated another day of their first-ever Ranji Trophy final. With a massive lead of 477, they have almost secured the championship. The team put up a brilliant all-round performance on Day 4 to take complete control of the match, keeping Karnataka on the back foot from start to finish.

56.6: Prasidh Krishna to Qamran Iqbal, FOUR! Qamran Iqbal finishes the day with a boundary! Much fuller, outside off, Qamran Iqbal stays in his crease and knocks it through mid off for a boundary. That will be STUMPS on Day 4.

56.5: Prasidh Krishna to Qamran Iqbal, Short, on leg, Qamran Iqbal leaves it alone.

56.4: Prasidh Krishna to Sahil Lotra, Good length, on off, Sahil Lotra taps it to mid off for a single.

56.3: Prasidh Krishna to Sahil Lotra, Much fuller, on leg, Sahil Lotra flicks it to mid-wicket.

56.2: Prasidh Krishna to Sahil Lotra, Hard length, on off, Sahil Lotra steers it through point for a brace.

56.1: Prasidh Krishna to Qamran Iqbal, Short, on leg, Qamran Iqbal leaves it alone. The keeper fails to collect it as the batters collect a bye.

55.6: Shreyas Gopal to Sahil Lotra, Short, on leg, Sahil Lotra tucks it to square leg.

55.5: Shreyas Gopal to Sahil Lotra, Flatter, on leg, Sahil Lotra flicks it to short fine leg.

55.4: Shreyas Gopal to Qamran Iqbal, Much fuller, on leg, Qamran Iqbal pushes it through covers for a single.

55.3: Shreyas Gopal to Sahil Lotra, Much fuller, on off, Sahil Lotra pushes it through extra covers for a single.

55.2: Shreyas Gopal to Sahil Lotra, Outside the line, Sahil Lotra pads it away.

55.1: Shreyas Gopal to Sahil Lotra, Short, on off, Sahil Lotra blocks it back to the bowler.

54.6: Prasidh Krishna to Qamran Iqbal, Short, on leg, Qamran Iqbal leaves it alone.

54.5: Prasidh Krishna to Qamran Iqbal, Short, outside off, Qamran Iqbal moves forward and looks to slap it but misses.

54.4: Prasidh Krishna to Qamran Iqbal, Hard length, down leg, Qamran Iqbal leaves it alone.

54.3: Prasidh Krishna to Qamran Iqbal, FOUR! Nicely played! A yorker, on middle, Qamran Iqbal moves to his left and steers it through covers for a boundary.

54.2: Prasidh Krishna to Qamran Iqbal, Much fuller, down leg, Qamran Iqbal leaves it alone.

54.1: Prasidh Krishna to Qamran Iqbal, Short, down leg, Qamran Iqbal leaves it alone.

Halt! Sahil Lotra is down on the ground and the physio is out in the middle to have a look. All fine now and we are good to continue.

53.6: Shreyas Gopal to Sahil Lotra, Outside the line, Sahil Lotra pads it away.

53.5: Shreyas Gopal to Sahil Lotra, Flatter, on leg, Sahil Lotra blocks it solidly.

53.4: Shreyas Gopal to Sahil Lotra, Sways it down leg, Sahil Lotra leaves it alone.

53.3: Shreyas Gopal to Sahil Lotra, Tossed up, down leg, Sahil Lotra pads it away yet again.

53.2: Shreyas Gopal to Sahil Lotra, Outside the line, Sahil Lotra pads it away.

53.1: Shreyas Gopal to Qamran Iqbal, Much fuller, on leg, Qamran Iqbal pushes it to mid off for a single.

52.6: Prasidh Krishna to Sahil Lotra, Down the leg side, Sahil Lotra looks to flick it but wears it on his pads. A stifled appeal but turned down.

52.5: Prasidh Krishna to Sahil Lotra, On a length, on off, Sahil Lotra eases it to point.

52.4: Prasidh Krishna to Sahil Lotra, Hard length, on middle, Sahil Lotra blocks it back to the bowler.

52.3: Prasidh Krishna to Qamran Iqbal, Back of a length, on leg, Qamran Iqbal pulls it to fine leg. The fielder runs to his right and flicks the ball in just before the ropes. The batters collect a single.

52.2: Prasidh Krishna to Qamran Iqbal, Much fuller, on off, Qamran Iqbal flicks it to mid-wicket.

52.1: Prasidh Krishna to Qamran Iqbal, On a length, on leg, Qamran Iqbal blocks it to mid off.

51.6: Shreyas Gopal to Sahil Lotra, Nice and full, on off, Sahil Lotra leans on and blocks it back to the bowler.

51.5: Shreyas Gopal to Sahil Lotra, Outside the line, Sahil Lotra kicks it away.

51.4: Shreyas Gopal to Sahil Lotra, Sways it down leg, Sahil Lotra blocks it with his pads.

51.3: Shreyas Gopal to Qamran Iqbal, Tossed up, on leg, Qamran Iqbal knocks it down the ground for a single.

51.2: Shreyas Gopal to Qamran Iqbal, Another one down the leg side, Qamran Iqbal blocks it with his pads.

51.1: Shreyas Gopal to Qamran Iqbal, Outside the line, Qamran Iqbal pads it away.

50.6: Vijaykumar Vyshak to Sahil Lotra, Short, on off, Sahil Lotra ducks under it.

50.5: Vijaykumar Vyshak to Sahil Lotra, FOUR! Through the gap! On a length, outside off, Sahil Lotra stays in his crease and steers it in the gap through point for a boundary.

50.4: Vijaykumar Vyshak to Sahil Lotra, Much fuller, down leg, Sahil Lotra leaves it alone.

50.3: Vijaykumar Vyshak to Sahil Lotra, Hard length, on off, Sahil Lotra blocks it back to the bowler.

50.2: Vijaykumar Vyshak to Sahil Lotra, Short, down leg, Sahil Lotra looks to pull it but misses.

50.1: Vijaykumar Vyshak to Sahil Lotra, On a length, on leg, Sahil Lotra flicks it to mid-wicket.

49.6: Shreyas Gopal to Qamran Iqbal, Short ball, on off, Qamran Iqbal blocks it back to the bowler.

49.5: Shreyas Gopal to Qamran Iqbal, Flighted up, on off, Qamran Iqbal pushes it to cover.

49.4: Shreyas Gopal to Qamran Iqbal, Short, on off, Qamran Iqbal blocks it back to the bowler.

49.3: Shreyas Gopal to Qamran Iqbal, Much fuller, outside off, Qamran Iqbal drives it through covers for a brace.

49.2: Shreyas Gopal to Sahil Lotra, Short, on leg, Sahil Lotra tucks it to mid-wicket for a single.

49.1: Shreyas Gopal to Sahil Lotra, Outside the line, Sahil Lotra pads it away.

48.6: Vijaykumar Vyshak to Qamran Iqbal, SIX! That goes all the way! Back of a length, outside off, Qamran Iqbal makes room and clatters it over deep backward point for a biggie. He moves to 80 now.

48.5: Vijaykumar Vyshak to Qamran Iqbal, Slightly shorter, on leg, Qamran Iqbal taps it to mid-wicket.

48.4: Vijaykumar Vyshak to Qamran Iqbal, Back of a length, down leg, Qamran Iqbal looks to pull it but misses.

48.4: Vijaykumar Vyshak to Qamran Iqbal, Wide! Wayward, down leg, Qamran Iqbal leaves. Wided.

48.3: Vijaykumar Vyshak to Qamran Iqbal, Back of a length, down leg, Qamran Iqbal shuffles across and blocks it back to the bowler.

48.2: Vijaykumar Vyshak to Qamran Iqbal, Much fuller, on off, Qamran Iqbal pushes it to cover.

48.1: Vijaykumar Vyshak to Qamran Iqbal, A nasty short ball, down leg, Qamran Iqbal leaves it alone. He lost his balance. Some words being exchanged between Vijaykumar Vyshak and Qamran Iqbal there.

47.6: Shreyas Gopal to Sahil Lotra, Very full, down leg. Sahil Lotra gets his pads across to keep it away.

47.5: Shreyas Gopal to Qamran Iqbal, Very full and on leg. Iqbal leans and plays it to cover for a single. 

47.4: Shreyas Gopal to Qamran Iqbal, Drops it full and on leg, turning in sharply. Iqbal leans to defend but gets hit on the box. 

47.3: Shreyas Gopal to Qamran Iqbal, Again, fuller and down leg. Iqbal pads it to the leg side.

47.2: Shreyas Gopal to Qamran Iqbal, Flighted, outside the line of leg. Iqbal keeps it out with his pads.

47.1: Shreyas Gopal to Qamran Iqbal, Fuller and on the pads. Iqbal pads it away.

46.6: Vijaykumar Vyshak to Sahil Lotra, FOUR! Past the fielder! Hard length delivery on middle and leg. Sahil Lotra picks off the pads and clips it to the right of leg slip for a boundary. 

46.5: Vijaykumar Vyshak to Sahil Lotra, Too full and on middle and leg, this is eased to mid on.

46.4: Vijaykumar Vyshak to Qamran Iqbal, Fuller delivery, outside off. Iqbal drives it to covers for a single. 150 is up for J&K. The lead goes past 440.

46.3: Vijaykumar Vyshak to Qamran Iqbal, Well down the leg side. Iqbal lets it be.

46.2: Vijaykumar Vyshak to Sahil Lotra, Pitches it up on leg. Sahil Lotra helps it with the angle to fine leg for a single.

46.1: Vijaykumar Vyshak to Qamran Iqbal, Serves it full and around off. Iqbal presses forward and punches it to mid off.

45.6: Shreyas Gopal to Sahil Lotra, Tossed up, fuller and on leg. Sahil Lotra bends forward to flick but misses and it lobs off the pads behind to the keeper. 

45.5: Shreyas Gopal to Sahil Lotra, Too full and on leg. Lotra gets his pads across and it rolls off his boots to the fine leg fence. Again, no runs added.

45.4: Shreyas Gopal to Sahil Lotra, Flighted a bit on leg, Sahil Lotra eases it to mid on.

45.3: Shreyas Gopal to Sahil Lotra, Fuller and on middle, Sahil Lotra defends it well.

45.2: Shreyas Gopal to Sahil Lotra, Down the leg side again, Sahil Lotra tries to pad it away but misses and it rolls past the keeper's leg to the fence. However, as no shot was attempted, no runs will be counted.

45.1: Shreyas Gopal to Sahil Lotra, Serves it full and down leg. Sahil Lotra lets it go around leg.

44.6: Vijaykumar Vyshak to Qamran Iqbal, Bangs it short and on middle and leg. Iqbal backs away and attempts a ramp shot but misses.

44.5: Vijaykumar Vyshak to Qamran Iqbal, Full and sliding down leg. Iqbal looks to flick but misses.

44.4: Vijaykumar Vyshak to Qamran Iqbal, Touch fuller and around off. Iqbal gets behind the line and punches it to the left of mid off.

44.3: Vijaykumar Vyshak to Sahil Lotra, Serves it full and close to off pole. Sahil Lotra drops it to cover for a singl.

44.2: Vijaykumar Vyshak to Sahil Lotra, Very full and wide of off. Sahil Lotra leans and digs it out to cover.

44.1: Vijaykumar Vyshak to Sahil Lotra, Vijaykumar Vyshak bowls it on a good length and on off. Sahil Lotra punches it to cover.

43.6: Shreyas Gopal to Sahil Lotra, Floats it on the pads. Lotra flicks it to deep square leg for a single.

Sahil Lotra replaces Abdul Samad.

43.5: Shreyas Gopal to Abdul Samad, OUT! TAKEN! Shreyas Gopal breaks the deadlock. Flights it full and on leg, turning away from the batter. Samad clears his front leg and tries to go across on the leg side but gets a leading edge to cover where Vijaykumar Vyshak tracks back and holds onto it. The 73-run partnership has been broken.

43.4: Shreyas Gopal to Qamran Iqbal, Fuller and on middle. Iqbal nicely taps it to cover for a single.

43.3: Shreyas Gopal to Qamran Iqbal, Flat and wide of leg, turning in. Iqbal pads it away to leg slip.

43.2: Shreyas Gopal to Qamran Iqbal, Floats it fuller and on leg. Iqbal fends with soft hands on the leg side.

43.1: Shreyas Gopal to Abdul Samad, Serves it very full and on middle. Samad lifts it down to long on for a single.

DRINKS BREAK! Karnataka's shoulders have dropped out there in the middle, and it looks like they've accepted the defeat. The bowlers are simply going through the motions, repeatedly dragging it outside the line, while the J&K batters look absolutely rock-solid at the crease. They are in complete control, happily padding away those harmless deliveries. Let's see how it pans out...

42.6: Shikhar Shetty to Qamran Iqbal, Much fuller, on leg, Qamran Iqbal blocks it back to the bowler.

42.5: Shikhar Shetty to Qamran Iqbal, FOUR! Through the gap! Full, outside off, Qamran Iqbal picks it well and steers it through point for a boundary.

42.4: Shikhar Shetty to Qamran Iqbal, Much fuller, on off, Qamran Iqbal blocks it back to the bowler.

42.3: Shikhar Shetty to Qamran Iqbal, FOUR! Streaky! Down the leg side, Qamran Iqbal looks to block it but gets an inside edge as the ball races through short fine leg for a boundary.

42.2: Shikhar Shetty to Qamran Iqbal, Outside the line, Qamran Iqbal pads it away.

42.1: Shikhar Shetty to Qamran Iqbal, FOUR! Excellent timing! Short, on off, Qamran Iqbal stays in his crease and punches it magnificently through covers for a boundary.

41.6: Shreyas Gopal to Abdul Samad, Quicker, on middle, Abdul Samad blocks it back to the bowler.

41.5: Shreyas Gopal to Abdul Samad, FOUR! Through the gap! Short, on middle, Abdul Samad makes room and punches it magnificently in the gap through extra cover for a boundary.

41.4: Shreyas Gopal to Abdul Samad, Down leg, Abdul Samad pads it away again.

41.3: Shreyas Gopal to Abdul Samad, Outside the line, Abdul Samad pads it away.

41.2: Shreyas Gopal to Qamran Iqbal, Too full, on off, Qamran Iqbal knocks it to mid on for a single.

41.1: Shreyas Gopal to Qamran Iqbal, Down the leg side, Qamran Iqbal leaves it alone.

40.6: Shikhar Shetty to Abdul Samad, Another one down leg, Abdul Samad leaves.

40.5: Shikhar Shetty to Abdul Samad, Nice and full, on off, Abdul Samad flicks it to mid-wicket.

40.4: Shikhar Shetty to Abdul Samad, Sways it down leg, Abdul Samad leaves it alone.

40.3: Shikhar Shetty to Abdul Samad, Down the leg side, Abdul Samad pads it away.

40.2: Shikhar Shetty to Abdul Samad, Outside the line, Abdul Samad pads it away.

40.1: Shikhar Shetty to Abdul Samad, Down the leg side, Abdul Samad leaves it alone.

39.6: Shreyas Gopal to Qamran Iqbal, Turn and bounce, outside off, Qamran Iqbal looks to block it but misses.

39.5: Shreyas Gopal to Qamran Iqbal, Too full, on leg, Qamran Iqbal blocks it back to the bowler.

39.4: Shreyas Gopal to Qamran Iqbal, Outside the line, Qamran Iqbal leaves it alone.

39.3: Shreyas Gopal to Qamran Iqbal, Too full, on leg, Qamran Iqbal digs it to mid on.

39.2: Shreyas Gopal to Qamran Iqbal, Flatter, on leg, Qamran Iqbal flicks it to mid-wicket.

39.1: Shreyas Gopal to Qamran Iqbal, Quicker, on leg, Qamran Iqbal blocks it to mid on.

38.6: Shikhar Shetty to Abdul Samad, Another one outside the line, Abdul Samad pads it away yet again.

38.5: Shikhar Shetty to Abdul Samad, Down leg again, Abdul Samad pads it away again.

38.4: Shikhar Shetty to Abdul Samad, Outside the line, Abdul Samad pads it away.

38.3: Shikhar Shetty to Abdul Samad, Short, on off, Abdul Samad eases it back to the bowler.

38.2: Shikhar Shetty to Abdul Samad, Quicker, on middle, Abdul Samad eases it to short cover.

38.1: Shikhar Shetty to Abdul Samad, Flatter, on off, Abdul Samad blocks it to mid off.

37.6: Shreyas Gopal to Qamran Iqbal, Quicker, on off, Qamran Iqbal leans on and blocks it back to the bowler.

37.5: Shreyas Gopal to Abdul Samad, Much fuller, on off, Abdul Samad knocks it down the ground for a single.

37.4: Shreyas Gopal to Abdul Samad, Another one outside the line, Abdul Samad blocks it with his pads.

37.3: Shreyas Gopal to Abdul Samad, Flighted up, outside leg, Abdul Samad pads it away yet again.

37.2: Shreyas Gopal to Abdul Samad, Down the leg side, Abdul Samad pads it away.

37.1: Shreyas Gopal to Qamran Iqbal, Short, on leg, Qamran Iqbal tugs it towards fine leg for a run.

36.6: Shikhar Shetty to Abdul Samad, Quicker, on middle, Abdul Samad blocks it back to the bowler.

36.5: Shikhar Shetty to Qamran Iqbal, Very full, outside off, Qamran Iqbal drives it through covers for a single.

36.4: Shikhar Shetty to Qamran Iqbal, Outside the line, Qamran Iqbal pads it away.

36.3: Shikhar Shetty to Qamran Iqbal, Nice and full, on off, Qamran Iqbal blocks it solidly.

36.2: Shikhar Shetty to Qamran Iqbal, Quicker, on leg, Qamran Iqbal blocks it back to the bowler.

36.1: Shikhar Shetty to Qamran Iqbal, Nice and full, on leg, Qamran Iqbal blocks it to mid on.

35.6: Shreyas Gopal to Abdul Samad, Flatter, on leg, Abdul Samad tucks it to square leg.

35.5: Shreyas Gopal to Abdul Samad, Fuller one, down leg, Abdul Samad pads it away.

35.4: Shreyas Gopal to Abdul Samad, Flighted up, on leg, Abdul Samad blocks it back to the bowler.

35.3: Shreyas Gopal to Abdul Samad, Keeps it outside the line, Abdul Samad blocks it with his pads.

35.2: Shreyas Gopal to Abdul Samad, Another one down leg, Abdul Samad pads it away yet again.

35.1: Shreyas Gopal to Abdul Samad, Shreyas Gopal bowls it outside the line, Abdul Samad pads it away.

34.6: Shikhar Shetty to Qamran Iqbal, Down the leg side, Qamran Iqbal covers his line and leaves it alone.

34.5: Shikhar Shetty to Qamran Iqbal, Outside the line, Qamran Iqbal pads it away.

34.4: Shikhar Shetty to Qamran Iqbal, Much fuller, on leg, Qamran Iqbal blocks it to mid on.

34.3: Shikhar Shetty to Qamran Iqbal, Quicker, on leg, Qamran Iqbal blocks it to mid on.

34.2: Shikhar Shetty to Qamran Iqbal, Too full, on leg, Qamran Iqbal blocks it back to the bowler.

34.1: Shikhar Shetty to Qamran Iqbal, FOUR BYES! Down the leg side, Qamran Iqbal looks to block it with his pads but misses. The keeper fails to collect it as the ball races away to the fence.

33.6: Shreyas Gopal to Abdul Samad, Too full, on leg, Abdul Samad flicks it to square leg.

33.5: Shreyas Gopal to Abdul Samad, Keeps it outside the line, Abdul Samad pads it away yet again.

33.4: Shreyas Gopal to Abdul Samad, Down the leg side, Abdul Samad pads it away again.

33.3: Shreyas Gopal to Abdul Samad, Outside the line, on leg. Samad pads it away.

33.2: Shreyas Gopal to Abdul Samad, Bowls it outside leg, turning in. Samad shapes for the reverse hit but misses it. The ball rolls just past the leg pole.

33.1: Shreyas Gopal to Abdul Samad, Flights it full and on leg. Samad gets on his knee and sweeps it to short fine leg.

32.6: Vidyadhar Patil to Qamran Iqbal, Very full, outside off. Iqbal leaves it alone.

32.5: Vidyadhar Patil to Qamran Iqbal, FOUR! Third boundary of the over! Overpitched, outside off. Iqbal tries to drive it through cover but splcies it past gully and it races to the fence.

32.4: Vidyadhar Patil to Qamran Iqbal, Keeps it short, outside off. Iqbal shoulders arms to it.

32.3: Vidyadhar Patil to Qamran Iqbal, FOUR! That's fifty for Qamran Iqbal! His 7th in First-Class cricket! Shorter and outside off. Iqbal waits for the ball to arrive and ramps it over the slip cordon for a boundary.

32.2: Vidyadhar Patil to Abdul Samad, On a good length and around off. Samad drops it to point for a single.

32.1: Vidyadhar Patil to Abdul Samad, FOUR! Good shot! Vidyadhar Patil offers width on the off side on a length. Samad hammers it past extra cover and it speeds into the fence.

31.6: Shreyas Gopal to Qamran Iqbal, Fuller delivery, outside off. Iqbal drives it square on the off side.

31.5: Shreyas Gopal to Qamran Iqbal, Fires it full in line of the stumps. Iqbal solidly defends.

31.4: Shreyas Gopal to Qamran Iqbal, Tossed up, fuller and around off. Iqbal defends on the front foot.

31.3: Shreyas Gopal to Qamran Iqbal, Very full and slanting on off, Iqbal hits it straight to cover.

31.2: Shreyas Gopal to Qamran Iqbal, Flighted full and on off. Iqbal lunges forward and pushes it to point.

31.1: Shreyas Gopal to Qamran Iqbal, A googly, flat and around off. Iqbal stays back and defends.

30.6: Vidyadhar Patil to Abdul Samad, Drops it full and around off. Samad leans and drives it to mid off.

30.5: Vidyadhar Patil to Abdul Samad, Bouncer, going down leg. Samad ducks under it.

30.4: Vidyadhar Patil to Abdul Samad, FOUR! HIT AWAY! Shorter delivery, outside off. Samad gets tall and slaps it wide of deep point and bags a boundary. 

30.3: Vidyadhar Patil to Qamran Iqbal, Pitches it up, outside off. Iqbal strokes it wide of cover for a single.

30.2: Vidyadhar Patil to Qamran Iqbal, Keeps it full and on middle and leg. Iqbal drills it to mid on.

30.1: Vidyadhar Patil to Qamran Iqbal, Full and on middle. Iqbal leans and keeps it out on the off side.

Halt! There is an issue near the bowler's landing area. The groundstaff is called with the hammer. 

29.6: Shreyas Gopal to Abdul Samad, Flights it full and on middle. Samad prods and blocks it out.

29.5: Shreyas Gopal to Abdul Samad, Fuller ball, around off. Samad leans and blocks.

29.4: Shreyas Gopal to Abdul Samad, SIX! Clear intent in this session! In the slot, full and on middle. Samad stands tall and hammers it down the ground for a biggie. 100 up for Jammu and Kashmir. They lead by 392 runs.

29.3: Shreyas Gopal to Abdul Samad, Tossed up full and on middle. Samad blocks it out.

29.2: Shreyas Gopal to Qamran Iqbal, Angles it full and around off. Iqbal prods and knocks it to deep cover for a single.

29.1: Shreyas Gopal to Abdul Samad, Pushes it full and on off. Samad drives it to long off for a run.

28.6: Vidyadhar Patil to Abdul Samad, Shorter and around off. Samad gets on top of the bounce and pulls it to deep square leg for a single.

28.5: Vidyadhar Patil to Qamran Iqbal, Angling onto the pads. Iqbal nudges it behind square leg and rotates across.

28.4: Vidyadhar Patil to Abdul Samad, On a length and on middle, Samad turns it to square leg for a single.

Qamran Iqbal catches his left hamstring as he falls on the ground. The physio is out at the moment.

28.3: Vidyadhar Patil to Abdul Samad, Back of a length and angling in on off. Samad taps it to the man at cover. 

28.2: Vidyadhar Patil to Qamran Iqbal, Angles it full and on middle and leg. Iqbal leans and turns it wide of mid-wicket for a single.

28.1: Vidyadhar Patil to Qamran Iqbal, Pitches it up, around off. Iqbal punches it to cover.

Back for the final session. The players are out in the middle. Vidyadhar Patil to start with the ball. 17 runs off his 6 overs so far. Let's play...

...Day 4, Session 3...

Karnataka toil hard! Despite losing the captain, J&K are in the driver's seat with a commanding lead of 380 runs. They will try to bat as long as possible, and pile a mountain of runs on the board. The Karnataka pacers are bending their backs and trying their level best, but they desperately need to find that magic spark to break this frustrating partnership. Prasidh Krishna so far has been relentless but others need to step up as well. Join us for the final session at 3 pm IST (9.30 am GMT).

Fortune favours the bold! A good session for Jammu and Kashmir. Starting the session at a shaky 11/2, Jammu and Kashmir desperately needed to steady the ship on this tricky pitch. Qamran Iqbal and Paras Dogra dug deep, but they've certainly had luck batting right alongside them. They survived catches land  short, and in an unbelievable moment of pure fortune, Iqbal survived a delivery that actually kissed the bails without it getting dislodged.

27.6: Shreyas Gopal to Abdul Samad, Flights it very full and on middle. Samad smashes it back to Gopal, who gets a hand on it and parries it to mid-wicket. That will be TEA!

27.5: Shreyas Gopal to Qamran Iqbal, Very full and on leg, Iqbal bends forward and knocks it down the ground for one.

27.4: Shreyas Gopal to Qamran Iqbal, Bowls it outside leg, onto the pads. Iqbal keeps it away.

27.3: Shreyas Gopal to Qamran Iqbal, Keeps it full, in the blockhole. Iqbal defends it well.

27.2: Shreyas Gopal to Qamran Iqbal, Floats it onto the boots, angling in. Iqbal turns it to square leg.

27.1: Shreyas Gopal to Qamran Iqbal, Flights it full and around off. Iqbal plays it back to the bowler.

26.6: Vidyadhar Patil to Abdul Samad, Shorter delivery, around off. Samad hops and strokes it to cover.

26.5: Vidyadhar Patil to Abdul Samad, Bangs it short but down leg. Samad looks to pull it away but misses.

26.4: Vidyadhar Patil to Qamran Iqbal, Good length delivery, on leg. Iqbal makes a bit of room and knocks it to cover for a single.

26.3: Vidyadhar Patil to Qamran Iqbal, Shorter and sliding down leg. Iqbal lets it go.

26.2: Vidyadhar Patil to Abdul Samad, Angling on the hips. Samad works it to deep square leg and rotates the strike.

26.1: Vidyadhar Patil to Abdul Samad, Touch fuller and in line of the stumps. Samad forces it to mid-wicket.

25.6: Shreyas Gopal to Qamran Iqbal, Drops it full and around off. Iqbal leans and knocks it to cover.

25.5: Shreyas Gopal to Qamran Iqbal, Very full, dipping on middle. Iqbal drills it to mid on.

25.4: Shreyas Gopal to Qamran Iqbal, Flat and around off. Iqbal gets behind the line and taps it on the deck.

25.3: Shreyas Gopal to Qamran Iqbal, Tossed up, around off. Iqbal goes back and keeps it out on the leg side.

25.2: Shreyas Gopal to Qamran Iqbal, A leggie, fuller and around off. Iqbal drives it to cover.

25.1: Shreyas Gopal to Qamran Iqbal, Tossed up, full and around off. Iqbal leans and defends.

Shreyas Gopal is into the attack for the first time.

24.6: Vidyadhar Patil to Qamran Iqbal, Serves it full and on leg. Iqbal makes room and drives it to cover for a quick single. Prasidh Krishna has a shy at the bowler's end but misses.

24.5: Vidyadhar Patil to Qamran Iqbal, On a goo length and on middle. Iqbal steps down and punches it to mid off.

Qamran Iqbal backs out in the last moment as something goes in his eye. A halt in play.

24.4: Vidyadhar Patil to Abdul Samad, Angling on the pads. Samad turns it through mid-wicket for a single.

24.3: Vidyadhar Patil to Abdul Samad, Beauty! Goes slightly full and around the fourth stump. Samad drives inside the line but misses and it rolls just past the off pole.

24.2: Vidyadhar Patil to Abdul Samad, Back of a length, outside off, nipping away. Samad tries to push it away from his body but misses.

24.1: Vidyadhar Patil to Abdul Samad, Touch fuller and around off. Samad stays back and punches it to mid off.

23.6: Shikhar Shetty to Qamran Iqbal, This is full and around off. Iqbal drives it to cover.

23.5: Shikhar Shetty to Qamran Iqbal, An arm ball, very full and on middle. Iqbal defends off the inner half of the bat onto the pads.

23.4: Shikhar Shetty to Qamran Iqbal, Keeps attacking the stumps. Iqbal watchfully blocks.

23.3: Shikhar Shetty to Qamran Iqbal, Flights it very full and on middle. Iqbal digs it out to cover.

23.2: Shikhar Shetty to Abdul Samad, Very full and around off. Samad drives it to long off for a single.

23.1: Shikhar Shetty to Abdul Samad, Tossed up, outside off. Samad pushes it to cover. The batters look for a single but is hit straight to the fielder.

22.6: Prasidh Krishna to Abdul Samad, Touch fuller and just outside off. Samad hits it well past point for a single.

22.5: Prasidh Krishna to Qamran Iqbal, Fuller and outside off. Iqbal guides it to deep point for a single.

22.4: Prasidh Krishna to Qamran Iqbal, FOUR! Crunched! Yorker again, wide outside off. Iqbal clears his front leg and pumps it through cover for a boundary.

22.3: Prasidh Krishna to Qamran Iqbal, A confident appeal for LBW but the finger stays down. Karnataka have reviewed it. Oh, the slow motion shows there is a thick inside edge. Karnataka have wasted two reviews. A yorker-length delivery, dipping onto the batter. Iqbal tries to dig it out but manages to get an inside edge onto the pads.

22.2: Prasidh Krishna to Qamran Iqbal, This is full and outside off. Iqbal strokes it to point. Karun Nair has injured his left hand there and is going off the field. 

22.1: Prasidh Krishna to Qamran Iqbal, Pushes it full and around off. Iqbal punches it sweetly to the right of cover. Good stop in the field.

21.6: Shikhar Shetty to Abdul Samad, Seaming in sharply, fuller and around off. Samad plants his front foot outside the line to defend but misses.

21.5: Shikhar Shetty to Abdul Samad, Slightly short and around off. Samad pulls it across but straight to mid-wicket.

21.4: Shikhar Shetty to Abdul Samad, Gives some flight as Shetty bowls it on middle, eased to mid on.

21.3: Shikhar Shetty to Abdul Samad, Flatter and outside off, stays low. Samad strokes it to cover.

21.2: Shikhar Shetty to Abdul Samad, Floats it ull and around off, defended out.

21.1: Shikhar Shetty to Qamran Iqbal, Flights it very full and on off. Iqbal drives it to the left of cover for a single.

20.6: Prasidh Krishna to Abdul Samad, On a length, outside off, punched to cover.

20.5: Prasidh Krishna to Abdul Samad, FOUR! Cheeky! Very full and around off. Samad presses forward, opens the bat face and steers it past backward point for a boundary.

20.4: Prasidh Krishna to Abdul Samad, A late appeal for caught behind, turned down once again. Only the keeper was interested. On a nagging length, outside off, seaming in sharply. Samad tries to punch it away but misses.

20.3: Prasidh Krishna to Abdul Samad, Pitches it up on middle. Samad nudges it to mid-wicket.

20.2: Prasidh Krishna to Abdul Samad, A huge appeal for LBW, turned down. Devdutt Padikkal takes the review just before the timer runs out. Oh, that's going down leg. UltraEdge shows no bat. Ball Tracking shows it goes onto miss the leg pole.  A good length delivery on middle, slides into the batter off the surface and pings Samad on the pads. 

Out goes Paras Dogra, in comes Abdul Samad.

20.1: Prasidh Krishna to Paras Dogra, OUT! BOWLED 'EM! Absolute beauty from Prasidh Krishna. Bowls the hard length, angling on off, it lands and nips away. Paras Dogra plays the straight line to defend but gets beaten on the outside edge. The ball rolls past his edge and rattles the top of off. Jammu and Kashmir lead by 363 runs.

19.6: Shikhar Shetty to Qamran Iqbal, Closer to the off pole. Iqbal solidly defends.

19.5: Shikhar Shetty to Qamran Iqbal, FOUR! Nicely played! Looped up, full and wide outside off. Iqbal leans, gets to the pitch of the delivery and hits it past cover for a boundary. 

19.4: Shikhar Shetty to Paras Dogra, Flights it full and around off. Paras Dogra drives it through covers for a single.

19.3: Shikhar Shetty to Paras Dogra, Tossed up on off. Paras Dogra keeps it out on the off side.

19.2: Shikhar Shetty to Qamran Iqbal, Serves it full, angling on leg. Iqbal tucks it through mid-wicket for one.

19.1: Shikhar Shetty to Qamran Iqbal, Keeps it full and in line of the stumps. Iqbal knocks it back to the bowler.

18.6: Prasidh Krishna to Qamran Iqbal, Fuller ball on middle. Iqbal eases it to mid on for a single.

18.5: Prasidh Krishna to Qamran Iqbal, Back of a length, outside off. Iqbal hurries as he tries to cut but the ball nips back and goes past his blade.

18.4: Prasidh Krishna to Paras Dogra, Good length ball, around off. Paras Dogra knocks it wide of point for a single.

18.3: Prasidh Krishna to Paras Dogra, Lovely from Krishna! At 137 clicks. Short of a good length, around off. Paras Dogra tries to defend inside the line but misses.

18.2: Prasidh Krishna to Paras Dogra, Short in length, outside off. Paras Dogra shoulders arms to it.

18.1: Prasidh Krishna to Paras Dogra, Prasidh Krishna serves it on a good length and down leg. Paras Dogra leaves it alone.

17.6: Shikhar Shetty to Paras Dogra, Tap and run! Good running once again! Serves it full and on off. Paras Dogra drops it to the left of cover for one more.

17.5: Shikhar Shetty to Qamran Iqbal, Slightly short, wide outside off. Iqbal goes back and knocks it wide of cover for a single.

17.4: Shikhar Shetty to Qamran Iqbal, Length delivery, around off. Iqbal punches it to cover.

17.3: Shikhar Shetty to Qamran Iqbal, An armball, fuller and around off. Iqbal leans across to block it out.

17.2: Shikhar Shetty to Qamran Iqbal, Looped up full and on middle. Iqbal defends on the front foot.

17.1: Shikhar Shetty to Qamran Iqbal, Drifts in a fuller delivery on leg. Iqbal tries to flick it away late but misses.

16.6: Prasidh Krishna to Paras Dogra, Outside off, it shaps away late. Dogra offers no shot to it.

16.5: Prasidh Krishna to Paras Dogra, Back of a length, nipping in on leg. Paras Dogra stays back to fend it away but gets hit on the gloves. That one bounced a bit.

16.4: Prasidh Krishna to Paras Dogra, Tad fuller and around off. Paras Dogra opens the bat face and guides it to third man for a brace.

16.3: Prasidh Krishna to Paras Dogra, Short in length, outside off. Paras Dogra shoulders arms to it.

16.2: Prasidh Krishna to Paras Dogra, Touch fuller and on middle and off. Paras Dogra defends with soft hands to cover.

16.1: Prasidh Krishna to Qamran Iqbal, A good length delivery, outside off. Iqbal punches it wide of cover for a single.

15.6: Shikhar Shetty to Paras Dogra, A bit too full and around off. Paras Dogra knocks it straight to cover.

15.5: Shikhar Shetty to Paras Dogra, Floats it full and on leg. Paras Dogra tucks it to square leg.

15.4: Shikhar Shetty to Paras Dogra, This is full and on off, Paras Dogra drives it to cover.

15.3: Shikhar Shetty to Paras Dogra, FOUR! Soft hands! Tossed up, fuller and on middle and leg. Paras Dogra tickles it very fine. No one at fine leg and it races away. 

15.2: Shikhar Shetty to Paras Dogra, FOUR BYES! Shikhar Shetty slips one down leg. Paras Dogra looks to sweep but misses and it rolls past the keeper and to the fine leg fence.

15.1: Shikhar Shetty to Paras Dogra, Tossed up on middle. Paras Dogra leans and nudges it to square leg.

DRINKS BREAK! After a poor start, Jammu and Kashmir's Qamran Iqbal and Paras Dogra used a lot of luck, including surviving a ball that hit the stumps without the bails falling. They have built a gritty stand now and have a strong lead of 342 runs. While Karnataka's bowlers are working hard and trying their best, they desperately need a wicket right now to break this frustrating partnership. Let's see how it pans out...

14.6: Vidyadhar Patil to Qamran Iqbal, Much fuller, on off, Qamran Iqbal blocks it to backward point. 

14.6: Vidyadhar Patil to Qamran Iqbal, Wide! A wayward bouncer, outside off, Qamran Iqbal leaves.

14.5: Vidyadhar Patil to Qamran Iqbal, Short, down leg, Qamran Iqbal looks to leave it but gets a blow on his left shoulder. The ball rolls back towards the bowler. Dot.

14.4: Vidyadhar Patil to Qamran Iqbal, Back of a length, outside off, Qamran Iqbal looks to play at it but misses.

14.3: Vidyadhar Patil to Qamran Iqbal, Hard length, on off, Qamran Iqbal pushes it to the cover fielder.

14.2: Vidyadhar Patil to Qamran Iqbal, Nice and full, on off, Qamran Iqbal drives it through covers for a single. 50 comes up for Jammu and Kashmir now.

14.1: Vidyadhar Patil to Qamran Iqbal, FOUR! Edgy! Back of a length, outside off, Qamran Iqbal stays back and looks to punch it but gets a thick edge. The ball races through short third for a boundary.

13.6: Vijaykumar Vyshak to Qamran Iqbal, On a length, outside off, Qamran Iqbal punches it to point for a single.

13.5: Vijaykumar Vyshak to Qamran Iqbal, Good length, on off, Qamran Iqbal blocks it to cover.

13.4: Vijaykumar Vyshak to Paras Dogra, On a length, on leg, Paras Dogra flicks it to fine leg for a single.

13.3: Vijaykumar Vyshak to Paras Dogra, Back of a length, on off, Paras Dogra blocks it back to the bowler.

13.2: Vijaykumar Vyshak to Paras Dogra, On a length, on off, Paras Dogra pushes it to cover.

13.1: Vijaykumar Vyshak to Paras Dogra, Short, on leg, Paras Dogra ducks under it.

12.6: Vidyadhar Patil to Paras Dogra, Back of a length, on off, Paras Dogra punches it through extra cover for a single.

12.5: Vidyadhar Patil to Qamran Iqbal, Hard length, on off, Qamran Iqbal punches it through covers for a single.

12.4: Vidyadhar Patil to Qamran Iqbal, Hard length, on off, Qamran Iqbal blocks it to mid off.

12.3: Vidyadhar Patil to Qamran Iqbal, Hard length, on leg, Qamran Iqbal tucks it to mid-wicket.

12.2: Vidyadhar Patil to Qamran Iqbal, Short, on off, Qamran Iqbal walks forward and leaves it alone.

12.1: Vidyadhar Patil to Qamran Iqbal, Past the edge! Hard length, outside off, shaping away. Qamran Iqbal looks to punch it but misses.

11.6: Vijaykumar Vyshak to Paras Dogra, FOUR BYES! Bonus runs for Jammu and Kashmir. Short, down leg, Paras Dogra looks to play at it but misses. The keeper fails to collect it as the ball races away to the fence.

11.5: Vijaykumar Vyshak to Paras Dogra, Hard length, down leg, Paras Dogra looks to pull it but misses.

11.4: Vijaykumar Vyshak to Paras Dogra, Hard length, on off, Paras Dogra blocks it to mid off.

11.3: Vijaykumar Vyshak to Paras Dogra, Short and wide, Paras Dogra leaves it alone.

11.2: Vijaykumar Vyshak to Qamran Iqbal, Good length, on off, Qamran Iqbal punches it to cover for a single.

11.1: Vijaykumar Vyshak to Qamran Iqbal, Just short! Back of a length, on off, Qamran Iqbal looks to block it but gets a thick edge. The ball lands just short of the keeper who takes the catch on the bounce. Something seems to be brewing here.

10.6: Vidyadhar Patil to Paras Dogra, Short, on off, Paras Dogra leaves it alone.

10.5: Vidyadhar Patil to Paras Dogra, Back of a length, outside off, Paras Dogra looks to block it but misses.

10.4: Vidyadhar Patil to Paras Dogra, Slightly shorter, on off, Paras Dogra pulls it to the square leg fielder.

10.3: Vidyadhar Patil to Qamran Iqbal, Nice and full, on off, Qamran Iqbal pushes it through covers for a single.

10.2: Vidyadhar Patil to Qamran Iqbal, Good length, outside off, Qamran Iqbal steers it through cover-point for a brace.

10.1: Vidyadhar Patil to Qamran Iqbal, Hard length, on off, and it nips away at the last moment. Qamran Iqbal looks to block it but gets beaten all ends up. A loud appeal for caught behind but nothing from the umpire. They decide not to review it. My word! The reply later shows that the ball had hit the bails but the bails didn't fall. Talk about luck. Qamran Iqbal gets a lifeline.

9.6: Prasidh Krishna to Paras Dogra, Short, outside off, Paras Dogra leaves it alone.

9.5: Prasidh Krishna to Paras Dogra, Short and wide, Paras Dogra leaves it alone.

9.4: Prasidh Krishna to Qamran Iqbal, A full toss, on middle, Qamran Iqbal knocks it down the ground for a single.

9.3: Prasidh Krishna to Qamran Iqbal, Much fuller, on off, Qamran Iqbal pushes it to the cover fielder again.

9.2: Prasidh Krishna to Qamran Iqbal, Good length, on off, Qamran Iqbal pushes it to cover.

9.1: Prasidh Krishna to Qamran Iqbal, FOUR BYES! Bonus runs for Jammu and Kashmir. Back of a length, down leg, Qamran Iqbal looks to flick it but misses. The keeper fails to collect it as the ball races away to the fence.

8.6: Vidyadhar Patil to Paras Dogra, Slightly shorter, outside off, Paras Dogra leaves it alone.

8.5: Vidyadhar Patil to Paras Dogra, Beaten! Back of a length, outside off, Paras Dogra tries to play at it but misses again.

8.4: Vidyadhar Patil to Paras Dogra, On a length, outside off, Paras Dogra has a fiddle but misses.

8.3: Vidyadhar Patil to Paras Dogra, Good length, outside off, Paras Dogra leaves it alone.

8.2: Vidyadhar Patil to Paras Dogra, Nice and full, on off, Paras Dogra pushes it to the fielder at mid off.

8.1: Vidyadhar Patil to Qamran Iqbal, Much fuller, outside off, Qamran Iqbal looks to play at it but edges it to short third. The ball lands short of the fielder and deflects towards short third. The batters collect a single.

7.6: Prasidh Krishna to Paras Dogra, Nice and full, on off, Paras Dogra pushes it to mid off.

7.5: Prasidh Krishna to Paras Dogra, Back of a length, on off, Paras Dogra covers his line and blocks it solidly.

7.4: Prasidh Krishna to Paras Dogra, Length again, outside off, Paras Dogra leaves it alone.

7.3: Prasidh Krishna to Paras Dogra, Good length, on off, Paras Dogra punches it to point.

7.2: Prasidh Krishna to Paras Dogra, Much fuller, on off, Paras Dogra pushes it to cover.

7.1: Prasidh Krishna to Qamran Iqbal, Much fuller, on off, Qamran Iqbal pushes it to cover for a single.

6.6: Vijaykumar Vyshak to Paras Dogra, FOUR LEG BYES! Vijaykumar Vyshak errs his line down the leg side, Paras Dogra looks to flick it but the ball brushes his pads and races away to the fine leg fence for a boundary.

6.5: Vijaykumar Vyshak to Paras Dogra, Short, just outside off, Paras Dogra leaves it alone.

6.4: Vijaykumar Vyshak to Paras Dogra, Much fuller, on middle and leg, Paras Dogra flicks it to mid-wicket.

6.3: Vijaykumar Vyshak to Paras Dogra, Hard length, on off, Paras Dogra blocks it to cover.

6.2: Vijaykumar Vyshak to Paras Dogra, Back of a length, on leg, Paras Dogra hops a bit and fends it to square leg. Dot.

6.1: Vijaykumar Vyshak to Paras Dogra, Much fuller, on off, Paras Dogra pushes it down the ground that hits the stumps at the bowler's end. Dot.

5.6: Prasidh Krishna to Qamran Iqbal, Beaten! Length, outside off, shaping away. Qamran Iqbal looks to play at it but misses.

5.5: Prasidh Krishna to Qamran Iqbal, Play and a miss! Length, outside off, Qamran Iqbal looks to block it but misses.

5.4: Prasidh Krishna to Paras Dogra, Much fuller, outside off, Paras Dogra pushes it through covers for a single.

5.3: Prasidh Krishna to Paras Dogra, FOUR! Brilliant from Paras Dogra. He gets off the mark with a boundary. Prasidh Krishna errs his line down leg, Paras Dogra uses the pace of the ball and helps it fine for a boundary.

5.2: Prasidh Krishna to Qamran Iqbal, Keeps it full, on off, Qamran Iqbal pushes it through covers for a single.

5.1: Prasidh Krishna to Qamran Iqbal, Nice and full, on off, Qamran Iqbal blocks it to mid off.

4.6: Vijaykumar Vyshak to Paras Dogra, Sways it down leg, Paras Dogra looks to flick it but misses.

4.5: Vijaykumar Vyshak to Paras Dogra, Length, outside off, Paras Dogra leaves the harmless delivery.

4.4: Vijaykumar Vyshak to Paras Dogra, Good length, on off, Paras Dogra blocks it back to the bowler.

4.3: Vijaykumar Vyshak to Paras Dogra, Beaten! Good length, outside off, Paras Dogra has a fiddle but misses.

4.2: Vijaykumar Vyshak to Paras Dogra, Back of a length, outside off, Paras Dogra leaves it alone.

4.1: Vijaykumar Vyshak to Qamran Iqbal, Hard length, on leg, Qamran Iqbal tucks it to square leg for a single.

3.6: Prasidh Krishna to Paras Dogra, Oh! Back of a length, on off, Paras Dogra looks to block it but misses. A huge appeal for caught behind but nothing from the umpire. Perhaps it was his pad and not his bat. They decide not to review it.

3.5: Prasidh Krishna to Paras Dogra, Nice and full, on off, Paras Dogra pushes it to mid off.

3.4: Prasidh Krishna to Paras Dogra, Back of a length, outside off, Paras Dogra leaves it alone.

3.3: Prasidh Krishna to Qamran Iqbal, Keeps it full, on middle and leg, Qamran Iqbal flicks it through mid-wicket. The fielder has a long chase to do as the batters collect three runs.

3.2: Prasidh Krishna to Qamran Iqbal, Too full, on middle, Qamran Iqbal digs it back to the bowler.

3.1: Prasidh Krishna to Qamran Iqbal, Nice and full, on off, Qamran Iqbal blocks it to mid off.

Welcome back for the second session of Day 4. The umpires and the players are out in the middle. Qamran Iqbal will resume his innings. He will be joined by the skipper, Paras Dogra. Prasidh Krishna will start with the ball. Let's go...

... DAY 4, SESSION 2 ...

What a game so far! So, 3 overs for Karnataka right after the innings break, and they have ignited the game by picking two wickets. What a wonderful day of cricket it has been so far. After posting a formidable first-innings total of 584, anchored by Shubham Pundir’s century, J&K’s bowlers have ruthlessly applied pressure on Karnataka. The standout of the bowling display has been Auqib Nabi, whose relentless accuracy yielded crucial top-order wickets, complementing a brilliant season that has seen him cross the 50-wicket mark. However, the game is far from over as Karnataka are not giving up yet. Their bowlers have put on a ruthless performance in a short burst and will hope to continue after the break. Join us back at 12.40 pm IST (7.10 am GMT) for the post-Lunch session.

2.6: Vijaykumar Vyshak to Shubham Pundir, OUT! CAUGHT BEHIND! The game is still on. On a length, on middle and leg, Shubham Pundir stays back and looks to flick it but gets a faint edge. The ball carries behind where the keeper, Krishnan Shrijith (Sub) dives to his right and takes a magnificent catch. Karnataka refuses to give up. That will be Lunch Break for Day 4.

2.5: Vijaykumar Vyshak to Shubham Pundir, Sways it down leg, Shubham Pundir looks to flick it but misses.

2.4: Vijaykumar Vyshak to Shubham Pundir, Nice and full, on middle, Shubham Pundir stays back and blocks it solidly.

2.3: Vijaykumar Vyshak to Shubham Pundir, Back of a length, outside off, Shubham Pundir looks to play at it but misses.

2.2: Vijaykumar Vyshak to Shubham Pundir, Much fuller, outside off, Shubham Pundir leaves it alone.

2.1: Vijaykumar Vyshak to Qamran Iqbal, Much fuller, on leg, Qamran Iqbal looks to flick it but miscues it to cover for a single.

1.6: Prasidh Krishna to Shubham Pundir, Sways it down leg, Shubham Pundir looks to flick it but misses.

1.5: Prasidh Krishna to Shubham Pundir, Good length, just outside off, Shubham Pundir covers his line and makes a tight leave.

1.4: Prasidh Krishna to Shubham Pundir, Good length, on leg, Shubham Pundir flicks it to square leg.

1.3: Prasidh Krishna to Shubham Pundir, Length, outside off, Shubham Pundir leaves it alone.

1.2: Prasidh Krishna to Shubham Pundir, FOUR! Streaky! Hard length, outside off, and it bounces extra. Shubham Pundir looks to punch it but gets an outside edge as the ball races away through short third for a boundary.

What a start from Prasidh Krishna. Shubham Pundir walks in at number 3.

1.1: Prasidh Krishna to Yawer Hassan, OUT! CHOPPED ON! Prasidh Krishna strikes on the very first ball. Hard length, just outside off, Yawer Hassan leans on and looks to punch it but gets an inside edge as the ball chops onto the stumps. An early and much-needed wicket for Karnataka.

Prasidh Krishna to share the attack.

0.6: Vijaykumar Vyshak to Qamran Iqbal, Nice and full, on middle, Qamran Iqbal blocks it back to the bowler.

0.5: Vijaykumar Vyshak to Qamran Iqbal, FOUR! Brilliant timing on that! Much fuller, outside off, Qamran Iqbal leans on and cracks a drive through covers for a boundary.

0.4: Vijaykumar Vyshak to Qamran Iqbal, Good length, outside off, Qamran Iqbal taps it to extra cover.

0.3: Vijaykumar Vyshak to Qamran Iqbal, Much fuller, outside off, Qamran Iqbal has a fiddle but misses.

0.2: Vijaykumar Vyshak to Yawer Hassan, Hard length, outside off, Yawer Hassan taps it to point for one more.

0.1: Vijaykumar Vyshak to Qamran Iqbal, On a length, outside off, Qamran Iqbal pushes it through backward point for a single.