Ranji Trophy Final 2026 Match (X.com)The 91st edition of the coveted Ranji Trophy has officially reached its closing stage, with Jammu & Kashmir and Karnataka reaching the final. The high-octane Ranji Trophy Final 2026 match, to be held from February 24th to 28th, 2026, will be played at the KSCA Stadium in Rajnagar, Hubballi.On February 18, 2026, the Jammu and Kashmir cricket team scripted history by storming into the Ranji Trophy 2026 final for the first time in 67 years, defeating two-time champions Bengal cricket team by six wickets in a thrilling semifinal at the Bengal Cricket Academy in Kalyani, West Bengal. Meanwhile, a day later, the 8-time champions, Karnataka, assured a berth in the title clash, securing a commanding 503-run first innings lead after bowling out Uttarakhand for 233 in their first innings in the opening session of the penultimate day. It is worth noting that the once-considered heavyweights, Karnataka, have reached the final after a 12-year hiatus. For those interested, here are all the important details, including the Ranji Trophy Final match date, time, venue, teams, and live streaming details.Ranji Trophy Final Venue 2026The Ranji Trophy 2026 final is set to be played at the KSCA Stadium in Rajnagar, Hubballi, Karnataka, as confirmed by a Karnataka State Cricket Association (KSCA) official. According to PTI, the 55,000-seat stadium was chosen ahead of the more famous M. Chinnaswamy Stadium. The KSCA management did not want to take any risks and sought to ensure a smooth, well-managed Ranji Trophy final. Also Read: BCCI Locks Venue For Historic Karnataka vs Jammu And Kashmir Ranji Trophy FinalRanji Trophy Final 2026 Match: Date and Time The Ranji Trophy Final Match 2026 is scheduled to be held from February 24, 2026, starting at 9:30 AM IST.Ranji Trophy Final 2026: Live Streaming & TV Broadcast Details The Jammu and Kashmir vs Karnataka Ranji Trophy Final will be live-streamed by the JioHotstar app and website. As for the TV broadcast, it will be available on Star Sports Network channels.Ranji Trophy Final: Team list and Squads Jammu and Kashmir squad for Ranji Trophy 2026 FinalParas Dogra (c), Abdul Samad, Shubham Khajuria, Qamran Iqbal, Abid Mushtaq, Vivrant Sharma, Umran Malik, Yudhvir Singh Charak, Auqib Nabi Dar, Sunil Kumar, Lone Nasir Muzaffar, Mujtaba Yousuf, Musaif Ajaz, Sahil Lotra, Umar Nazir Mir, Vanshaj Sharma, Kanhaiya Wadhawan, Yawer Hassan, Rohit K Sharma, Shubham Pundir, Dikshant KundalKarnataka squad for Ranji Trophy 2026 FinalMayank Agarwal, KL Rahul, Devdutt Padikkal (C), Karun Nair, Smaran R, Shreyas Gopal, Kruthik Krishna, Vidwath Kaverappa, Vidyadhar Patil, Prasidh Krishna, Mohsin Khan, Shikhar Shetty, Shrijith KL, Vyshak V.FAQs: Ranji Trophy Final Match 2026Q.1. Where can I watch the Ranji Trophy 2026?Ans. Live streaming of the Ranji Trophy 2025-26 matches will be available on the JioHotstar app and website in India. Live telecast of the Ranji Trophy matches will be available on the Star Sports channels in India.Q.2. Who won the Ranji Trophy 2025 final?Ans. Akshay Wadkar-led Vidarbha had won the Ranji Trophy 2024-25 final, defeating Kerala by an innings at the VCA Stadium in Nagpur.Q.3. Which edition of the Ranji Trophy will be held in 2025?Ans. The 2025–26 Ranji Trophy (also known as the IDFC First Bank Ranji Trophy for sponsorship reasons) is the 91st season of the Ranji Trophy.Q.4. Do Ranji players get a salary?Ans. Yes, Ranji Trophy players receive payment based on match fees, which vary depending on their experience and whether they are in the playing XI or as reserves. Also Read: Harmanpreet Kaur Becomes Most Capped International Player In Women's Cricket
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