Ranji Trophy 2025: Jammu and Kashmir team has defeated Rajasthan by an innings and 141 runs in the second round of Ranji Trophy 2025. This match played on the ground of Srinagar was entirely in the name of one player, fast bowler Aaqib. He bowled brilliantly and took 10 wickets in the entire match and put Rajasthan’s batsmen completely on the backfoot.

Aaqib Nabi single-handedly turned the match

In the first innings, Aaqib prevented Rajasthan from making a big score by taking three wickets. After that, he wreaked havoc in the second innings. He sent 7 batsmen to the pavilion and the entire Rajasthan team collapsed for just 89 runs. On the basis of his lethal bowling, Aaqib Nabi also won the Player of the Match award.

Not Umran Malik, now discussion about Aaqib Nabi

A few years ago, whenever there was talk of cricket in Jammu and Kashmir, the name of Umran Malik was the first to come to mind. Umran was one of the fastest bowlers in India, but in recent months Umran Malik has lost his rhythm. He also played in this match against Rajasthan, but could not take a single wicket. On the other hand, Aaqib Nabi has attracted everyone’s attention with his performance. Now the entire cricket world is praising this new “speed star” of Jammu and Kashmir.

Who is Aaqib Nabi?

28 year old Aaqib Nabi comes from Baramulla district of Jammu and Kashmir. His father is a school teacher. Aqib is also very good in studies. His talent was recognized during a talent hunt and after that he started taking cricket seriously. Interestingly, there were no formal coaching facilities in Baramulla at that time, so Aaqib started learning by watching Dale Steyn’s videos to improve himself. He considers Stan as his “virtual coach”.

Career and achievements

Till now Aaqib Nabi has played 33 first-class, 29 List A, and 27 T20 matches. He has taken 113 wickets in first class cricket, 42 wickets in List A, and 28 wickets in T20. It is clear from his ever increasing success that Jammu and Kashmir cricket has now got a new star.

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Ukib Prophet created history

Ukib Early 8 Over of Bowling Any in Wicket Not found. But Ukib After this, 5 in just 13 balls Wicket The whole match overturned. First of all North Of zone Star Batsman Virat Singh Bold Did. after this Manishi To LBW Out and then Mukhtar Hussain on the third consecutive ball Clean Bold Tax Hat -trick Completed The score was directly 222/5 to 222/8.

But Ukib Did not stop here. Next Over On the very first ball he Suraj Indus Jaiswal Put out Double Hat -trick Completed This way they Dalip Trophy in history Double Hat -trick He became the first Indian player to take.

East Zone’s last 5 Wicket He fell on only 8 runs. Nabi last 5 Wicket For alone and North The zone was given a lead of 175 runs. Batting He also helped the team by hitting 44 runs off 33 balls.

North Zone gained 175 runs

North Zone first Batting Ayush while doing Badoni 63 and Kanhaiya Wadwan Thanks to 76 runs, he scored 405 runs in the first innings. Ukib Also contributed significantly 44 runs. After this, he also with the ball Double Hat -trick With, 5 for 28 Wicket Jerk By which East The zone was reduced to only 230 runs. like this North Zone has gained 175 runs in the first innings. North The zone will start its second innings on Saturday.

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