Jammu, Feb. 18 -- Jammu and Kashmir scripted a golden chapter in its cricketing history on Wednesday, storming into the Ranji Trophy final for the first time after a commanding six-wicket victory over Bengal at the Bengal Cricket Academy Ground in Kalyani.
The landmark triumph drew congratulatory messages from Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha and Chief Minister Omar Abdullah, who hailed the team's grit and historic achievement.
Medium pacers Auqib Nabi and Sunil Kumar laid the foundation for the memorable win with a stunning display, particularly in Bengal's second innings. The duo claimed four wickets apiece as Bengal were skittled out for just 99 runs, dramatically shifting the momentum of the contest.
Despite conceding a 26-run first-i...