Srinagar, Oct 18: Mumbai held their nerve to defeat a spirited Jammu and Kashmir side by 35 runs in a thrilling Ranji Trophy 2025–26 encounter at the Sher-e-Kashmir Cricket Stadium, Srinagar, on Saturday.

The four-day contest had everything, fiery spells, patient hundreds, late-order resistance, and a vocal home crowd that watched their team fight till the final hour.

Chasing 243 for what would have been a historic win over the domestic giants, J&K were bowled out for 207 in 64.4 overs, falling just short despite a brave rearguard led by opener Qamran Iqbal (56) and all-rounder Auqib Nabi (37 off 50). Mumbai’s reliable left-arm spinner Shams Mulani was once again the difference, claiming 7 for 46 to guide his side to victory.

Day 1: Lad and Mulani rescue Mumbai after early strikes

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