Rain Helps Jammu and Kashmir Secure Draw Against Madhya Pradesh in Ranji Trophy

In a tense Ranji Trophy Group-A match at the Sher-i-Kashmir Stadium, rain played a crucial role in helping Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) secure a draw against Madhya Pradesh (M.P.) on October 14, 2026. M.P., led by captain Shubham Sharma, declared their second innings at 249, setting a target of 326 for J&K.

J&K faced a challenging start, collapsing to 12 for five in their second innings. However, Kanhaiya Wadhawan and Auqib Nabi's resilient efforts helped stabilize the innings. Wadhawan scored 27 not out, while Nabi contributed 30 not out, allowing J&K to finish at 88 for seven when rain halted further play.

M.P. secured three points from the match due to their first-innings lead, while J&K's lower order successfully defended against M.P.'s aggressive bowling, led by Avesh Khan and Aryan Pandey, who each took three wickets.