Can J&K Repeat History in Front of Their Home Crowd Against Mumbai?

 

A RIVALRY REBORN:

The echoes of the 2024-25 Ranji Trophy season upset still rings loudly - Jammu and Kashmir shocked the domestic cricket mammoth Mumbai in a hair-raising encounter and have written one of the most-talked-about wins of the 2024-25 Ranji Trophy campaign.

This was not just a victory; it was a clear message. A message that the rise of Jammu and Kashmir in the Indian domestic cricket is not an unplanned fluke, but a well-earned climb based on skill, strategy, and faith.

Now the platform is set up again, but this time in Jammu and Kashmir, at the prestigious Sher-e-Kashmir Stadium, Srinagar. Moreover, this time, Jammu and Kashmir will play against Mumbai in front of their own people in the upcoming 2025-26 Ranji Trophy season. Local fans will finally get to see their squad play a strong team like Mumbai at home for the first time in years. And the Fundamental Question is:

Can J&K Repeat History this time in Front of Their Home crowd?

🔥The Backstory: How J&K Shocked Mumbai:

When the moment came, J&K didn't let the event or the stars on the other side get to them. Rohit Sharma, Yashasvi Jaiswal, Ajinkya Rahane, Shreyas Iyer, Shivam Dube, and Shardul Thakur - it was a full-packed Mumbai squad. Therefore, Jammu and Kashmir stuck to the basics and gave one of the most surprising upsets in the 2024-25 Ranji Trophy season.

Led by a fearless Pace attack - Yudhvir Singh (7 wickets), Umar Nazir, and Auqib Nabi- they have bowled with precision, fought with hunger, and displayed immense belief. 
Mumbai was all out at 290, and J&K chased the target of 205 on a swinging track with nerves of steel.

Despite losing wickets in clusters, players such as Shubham Khajuria, Vivrant Sharma, Abid Mushtaq, and Kanhaiya Wadhawan stayed solid. Mushtaq's exceptional six and following winning runs secured a remarkable 5-wicket victory at the Bandra Kurla Complex Ground in Mumbai.

This was not just a match -- it was Jammu and Kashmir's second win over Mumbai in the Ranji Trophy history and sent a clear and bold message through the domestic circuit.

🏟️ Now in Srinagar - The Stage is Set:


The 2025-26 Ranji Trophy clash between J&K and Mumbai will be held at the Sher-e-Kashmir stadium from 15 October 2025 to 18 October 2025. This time it's not simply a rematch; it's a test of consistency, home advantage and faith.

With local Crowd anticipated to turn up in full voice, the pressure is on Mumbai to prove their track record, and Jammu and Kashmir to demonstrate that their victory was not a fluke.

🔥 What to Watch For:

  • Will the JKCA pace attack deliver again in home conditions?
  • Can Mumbai bounce back without the star power of Rohit and Jaiswal?
  • How much will the Kashmir atmosphere influence the game results?


The Challenge is Big -- but so is the opportunity, and if history has taught us anything, it's not to undervalue Jammu and Kashmir.




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