Irani Cup: Rest of India beat Ranji champions Jammu & Kashmir by 167 runs in Srinagar
Rest of India won the Irani Cup on 4 October 2026, beating Ranji Trophy champions Jammu & Kashmir by 167 runs in Srinagar as Mukesh Kumar took 6/33 and Akash Deep 3/25.
Summary
Rest of India (RoI) won the Irani Cup on 4 October 2026, defeating Ranji Trophy champions Jammu and Kashmir by 167 runs on the fourth day of the match in Srinagar. Pace bowler Mukesh Kumar took 6 for 33 and Akash Deep 3 for 25 as J&K were bowled out for 111 in 28.4 overs in the second innings. RoI scored 237 and 319, while J&K made 278 in their first innings, taking a 41-run lead. The match was played at the Sher-i-Kashmir Stadium.
Key facts
- Tournament
- Irani Cup
- Winner
- Rest of India
- Runner-up
- Jammu & Kashmir (Ranji Trophy champions)
- Margin
- 167 runs (day 4, 4 October 2026)
- Venue
- Sher-i-Kashmir Stadium, Srinagar
- Scores
- RoI 237 & 319; J&K 278 & 111 (28.4 overs)
- Best bowling
- Mukesh Kumar 6/33; Akash Deep 3/25
Practice MCQs 2 questions
Which team won the Irani Cup in October 2026 by defeating Ranji Trophy champions Jammu & Kashmir?
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Correct answer: B — Rest of India
By what margin did Rest of India beat Jammu & Kashmir in the Irani Cup match in Srinagar in October 2026?
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Correct answer: C — 167 runs