Auqib Nabi: The Unsung Hero of Jammu and Kashmir's Historic Ranji Trophy Chase

Auqib Nabi's brilliant display, consisting of nine wickets and a pivotal 42 runs, has positioned Jammu and Kashmir on the brink of their first Ranji Trophy final. The team's strong performance overshadowed even Mohammed Shami's impressive eight-wicket haul for Bengal, as Bengal succumbed to a dismal 99-run total in their second innings.

Jammu and Kashmir, needing 126 for victory, ended day three at 43/2, requiring just 83 more runs with two full days to play. Despite Shami's valiant effort, Bengal's batting line-up failed, leaving them on the edge of elimination from home advantage.

Nabi, the season's top wicket-taker, changed the game with crucial spells alongside Sunil Kumar, who took four wickets. The tandem effort devastated the Bengal batsmen, marking a potential beginning of a new era for Jammu and Kashmir cricket.