Karnataka vs Jammu & Kashmir Ranji Trophy Final Live Updates: J&K on cusp of history, maiden title in sight

Jammu and Kashmir's Chief Minister Omar Abdullah is making his way to Hubli, Karnataka, eager to witness what promises to be a watershed moment as his state edges closer to claiming their first-ever Ranji Trophy championship.

Taking to X (formerly Twitter), Abdullah expressed his enthusiasm about the journey: "On our way to Hubli to cheer the J&K cricket team as they play the final of the Ranji Trophy. They've already made lakhs of people so very proud of their achievements by reaching the final. I'm really looking forward to spending the day tomorrow in the stands cheering them on."

J&K have reduced the Ranji Trophy final to a virtual procession, overwhelming Karnataka through relentless pressure across multiple sessions. The visitors dismissed their opponents for just 293 runs before amassing a staggering first-innings advantage of 291, seizing complete control of cricket's most coveted domestic contest.