Srinagar, Nov 5: Jammu and Kashmir registered a first-innings victory over Pondicherry in their Ranji Trophy Elite Group A encounter, which concluded at the Sher-i-Kashmir Cricket Stadium in Srinagar on Thursday.

The four-day match, played from November 2 to 5, saw J&K dominate with the bat after restricting Pondicherry to 385 runs in their first innings. J&K responded with a commanding 555 for six declared, securing a substantial 170-run first-innings lead.
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Pondicherry, after winning the toss, were asked to bat first and managed 385 in 93.2 overs. Mohit Kale top-scored with 73, while captain Neyan Shyam Kangayan contributed 70 and Sagar Trivedi scored a quickfire 65. Ankit Sharma added 45.
J&K pacer Sunil Kumar delivered an outstanding performance with the ball, claiming six wickets for 98 runs in 28.2 overs. Umar Nazir Mir picked up two wickets, while Waseem Bashir accounted for one.
In reply, J&K produced a remarkable batting display, built around a monumental 344-run opening partnership between Qamran Iqbal and Shubham Khajuria.
Shubham narrowly missed a double century, scoring 190 off 330 deliveries, including 28 boundaries and two sixes. Qamran made a magnificent 160 off 292 balls, hitting 22 boundaries and a six.
The opening stand laid the foundation for J&K's imposing total of 555 for six declared in 135 overs. Kawalpreet Singh remained unbeaten on 53, while Abdul Samad contributed 37 and Sahil Lotra scored a brisk 30.
Pondicherry, trailing by 170 runs, scored 269 for six in their second innings before the match ended in a draw, giving J&K the advantage on the basis of their first-innings lead.
The result earned J&K valuable first-innings points in their Elite Group A campaign. The performances of Qamran, Shubham and Sunil Kumar were the major highlights of the four-day contest