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Ranji Trophy 2026/27: Rain dents Madhya Pradesh’s chances to earn outright win against J&K

Madhya Pradesh’s bid for an outright victory in their Ranji Trophy Group A clash against defending champions Jammu and Kashmir was thwarted by inclement weather, despite a commanding position after two days of play. Captain Shubham Sharma’s unbeaten century (106 off 200 balls) and a relentless pace attack, anchored by Avesh Khan, had MP poised to secure all six points after reducing J&K to a precarious 120 in their first innings.

Sharma’s partnership with Saransh Jain (35 off 33) provided stability, while the bowlers dismantled the opposition’s top order, leaving J&K chasing a daunting 326 in the second innings. However, overnight rain disrupted proceedings, and further showers on the final day derailed MP’s momentum, allowing J&K to salvage a draw through gritty resistance from Auqib Nabi (30 not out) and Kanhaiya Wadhawan (27 not out).

MP’s aggressive declaration at 249/6 in 80 overs set the stage for a tense finish, but the weather intervention ultimately robbed them of a historic win.

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