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Khajuria, Qamran's 344-run partnership gives J&K 106-run lead over Puducherry in Ranji Trophy
✍️ Kashmir Life
🗓 05 Nov 2026, 03:23 AM
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Jammu & Kashmir's Khajuria and Qamran forged a record 344‑run stand, taking a 106‑run advantage over Puducherry in the ongoing Ranji Trophy clash.
In the latest Ranji Trophy encounter, Jammu & Kashmir posted a dominant position against Puducherry after opening batsmen Akash Khajuria and Qamran Iqbal combined for a 344‑run partnership. The stand, the highest for the J&K side this season, propelled the team to a 106‑run lead at the end of the day.
The partnership saw Khajuria reach a double‑century while Iqbal contributed a swift century, both displaying a blend of patience and aggressive stroke‑play. Their effort steadied the innings after early wickets and set a platform for the middle order to add valuable runs.
Puducherry, trailing by a wide margin, will need to regroup in the second innings to chase the target. The match, held at the J&K home ground, underscores the growing competitiveness of the northern side in India's premier domestic tournament.
Jammu & Kashmir's coaching staff praised the duo's temperament, noting that the record partnership could be a turning point in the team's campaign for a place in the knockout stages.
The partnership saw Khajuria reach a double‑century while Iqbal contributed a swift century, both displaying a blend of patience and aggressive stroke‑play. Their effort steadied the innings after early wickets and set a platform for the middle order to add valuable runs.
Puducherry, trailing by a wide margin, will need to regroup in the second innings to chase the target. The match, held at the J&K home ground, underscores the growing competitiveness of the northern side in India's premier domestic tournament.
Jammu & Kashmir's coaching staff praised the duo's temperament, noting that the record partnership could be a turning point in the team's campaign for a place in the knockout stages.