Jammu and Kashmir carved a golden chapter in their cricketing journey by scripting a stunning seven-wicket win over Delhi in the Ranji Trophy 2025–26 season. The victory, recorded at Delhi’s Arun Jaitley Stadium, was not just another result but a defining moment — their first-ever triumph over the powerhouse side in 65 years of first-class cricket. What makes this achievement remarkable is the sheer dominance displayed by the J&K unit against a traditionally strong opponent. Chasing 179, the visitors showed rare poise. Opener Qamran Iqbal emerged as the hero with an unbeaten 133 — his career-best — playing with restraint, precision, and flair. His knock, filled with 20 boundaries and three sixes, stood as a masterclass in controlled aggression. The win lifted J&K to second place in the Elite Group D table, behind Mumbai, signaling a new era for the side often seen as underdogs in Indian domestic cricket. Read also: Delhi Blast: 9 Dead, Security Tightened at Arun Jaitley Stadium Nabi and Vanshaj orchestrate Delhi’s downfall with clinical spells The turnaround began much earlier in the match. Auqib Nabi’s searing spell of 5 for 35 in Delhi’s first innings disrupted their rhythm, while captain Paras Dogra’s century (106) and Abdul Samad’s fluent 86 ensured J&K built a substantial first-innings lead. Delhi’s attempt to fight back was neutralized by the young seamer Vanshaj Sharma, who returned magical figures of 6 for 68, wrecking the middle order. Delhi’s 277 in the second innings set J&K a modest target, and the chase unfolded like a rehearsal of patience and maturity. Paras Dogra calmly guided the team home alongside Iqbal, sealing the win at 179/3. The result reverberated beyond the scorecard — a statement that Jammu and Kashmir cricket, long battling structural odds and limited exposure, now stands shoulder to shoulder with India’s domestic giants. Score Summary: Jammu and Kashmir 310 (Dogra 106, Samad 85, Simarjeet 6-52) and 179 for 3 (Iqbal 133*, Shokeen 2-52) beat Delhi 211 (Doseja 65, Badoni 64, Auqib 5-35) and 277 (Badoni 72, Vanshaj 6-68, Lotra 3-73) by seven wickets