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All-rounder hits maiden first-class 50 from No.10 to secure vital first innings lead in Irani Trophy

Lone Nazir delivered a remarkable counter-attacking performance during the Irani Trophy clash, striking an unbeaten half-century from the number ten position to overturn Rest of India's target and secure a crucial first-innings advantage for Jammu and Kashmir. Walking to the crease following Sahil Lotra's departure, Nazir forged a vital partnership alongside captain Paras Dogra, who contributed a sturdy 75 runs, before anchoring the tailenders to push their total ahead by 41 runs.

Nazir finished his innings with 64 runs from 58 deliveries, building on earlier bowling figures that claimed three wickets alongside Sunil Kumar and Umar Nazir Mir. Rest of India had initially posted 237 thanks to contributions from Shekhar Mohan, Ravichandran Smaran, and Sarfaraz Khan, though Jammu and Kashmir managed to overcome an early collapse sparked by Mukesh Choudhary's five-wicket haul.

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