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Karnataka reach first Ranji Trophy final since 2014-15; title clash likely in Hubballi

On February 19, 2026, Karnataka cricket team advanced to the Ranji final after their drawn semi in Lucknow, set to face Jammu and Kashmir on February 24 at Hubballi.
Karnataka's batting produced 1,059 runs across two innings , leaving an overall lead of 826 on Day 5.
With twin centuries from Smaran Ravichandran and an unbeaten 86 from KL Rahul, Karnataka's key performances helped secure their final spot; bowlers Vyshak, Prasidh Krishna, and Shreyas Gopal contributed early breakthroughs.
Karnataka will eye its ninth Ranji Trophy title while Jammu and Kashmir, reaching their first-ever final in six decades, will chase a maiden crown.
Having won all four prior meetings, Karnataka's 91st Ranji Trophy final, most likely at KSCA Hubballi Cricket Stadium, will feature their historic head-to-head edge against Jammu and Kashmir.

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