IMPORTANTSports

Ranji Trophy: Rain and Rearguard Action Help J&K Draw Against Madhya Pradesh

14 Oct 2026Updated 2 hr ago1 source

Jammu and Kashmir managed to secure a draw against Madhya Pradesh in their Ranji Trophy fixture. After Madhya Pradesh's captain Shubham scored a century to declare their second innings at 249, Jammu and Kashmir were set a target of 326. Despite collapsing to 12 for five, resilient batting from Wadhawan and Nabi, combined with rain, saved the match for the visitors.

NIKAN Intelligence

What happened

Jammu & Kashmir salvaged a draw against Madhya Pradesh in their Ranji Trophy match. Madhya Pradesh set a target of 326 after declaring their second innings at 249, powered by a century from captain Shubham. J&K slumped to 12 for five in their second innings but avoided defeat due to a rearguard effort by Wadhawan and Nabi, aided by rain.

Why it matters

The Ranji Trophy is India's premier domestic first-class cricket competition. Securing a draw from a near-defeat situation allows Jammu & Kashmir to walk away with crucial points in the group stage.

What we know

  • Madhya Pradesh declared their second innings at 249.
  • Madhya Pradesh captain Shubham scored a century.
  • Jammu & Kashmir was set a target of 326 runs to win.
  • Jammu & Kashmir collapsed to 12 for five in their second innings.
  • Wadhawan and Nabi's batting partnership and rain interference secured the draw.

What we don't know

  • The location and venue of the match.
  • The exact playing day on which the match concluded.
  • Individual bowling figures of the Madhya Pradesh bowlers.

What's next

Both teams will prepare for their next scheduled fixtures in the Ranji Trophy 2026-27 tournament.

Generated by NIKAN's analysis engine from the cited reports only. Nothing here is invented; gaps are shown as unknowns. Always read the original coverage linked below.

Reported by · Read full coverage

NIKAN News aggregates and summarises reporting from independent publishers. Full articles remain the property of the original sources and open on their websites.

More coverage

TRENDINGPoliticsKancheepuram

DMK and TVK clash in TN Assembly over Parandur airport project cancellation

A heated debate erupted in the Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly between DMK and TVK members following Chief Minister Vijay's announcement to cancel the Parandur airport project. TVK Ministers Aadhav Arjuna and C.D. Nirmal Kumar alleged that the project was pushed for real estate and private interests. DMK member Thangam Thennarasu strongly defended the original site selection and retorted with sharp counter-allegations.

AI translation — may contain errors

50 days agoSource: ABP Nadu +1 more2 sourcesTrend 81

TRENDINGExplainersKancheepuram

Parandur Airport Project Scrapped: What Happens to Acquired Land Now?

Following Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay's decision to scrap the proposed ₹27,400-crore Parandur greenfield airport project, questions have arisen regarding the fate of thousands of acres of acquired land. While the move concludes years of protests by farmers and villagers, the state government must now navigate legal provisions under the Land Acquisition Act to determine if the land can be returned to its original owners.

49 days agoSource: The Hindu — Tamil Nadu1 sourceTrend 81

TRENDINGGovernment

Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar Appointed as New Governor of Tamil Nadu

Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar has been appointed as the new Governor of Tamil Nadu. Arlekar, who previously served as the Governor of Keralam, had held additional charge of Tamil Nadu since March this year. The appointment comes as part of a wider administrative reshuffle that saw new Governors appointed for Keralam, Odisha, Karnataka, Uttarakhand, and Sikkim.

2 days agoSource: The Hindu — National1 sourceTrend 81

TRENDINGGovernmentKancheepuram

TN Government Drops Parandur Airport Project Citing Farmers Livelihood Concerns

The Tamil Nadu government has decided to drop the proposed Parandur greenfield airport project, with Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay prioritizing the livelihoods of local farmers and residents. To compensate, the capacity of the current Chennai airport will be expanded through new terminals, while officials look for an alternative location. The opposition DMK has criticized the move, citing potential long-term economic damage to the state.

51 days agoSource: Times of India — Chennai1 sourceTrend 80

TRENDINGTamil Nadu

Cauvery Dispute: Supreme Court Advises Tamil Nadu to Approach CWMA Over Water Shortfall

The Supreme Court has advised the Tamil Nadu government to approach the Cauvery Water Management Authority (CWMA) regarding its demand for proportionate water. The state informed the court that it faced a water shortfall of 17.414 TMC as of August 23, calculated under the pro rata formula.

51 days agoSource: The Hindu — National1 sourceTrend 80

TRENDINGGovernmentChennai

Tamil Nadu CM Vijay to meet Naidu today over Krishna water for Chennai

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Vijay is scheduled to meet Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Naidu today to discuss the release of Krishna water to Chennai. Under the 1983 Telugu Ganga agreement, 15 TMC of water is to be delivered annually at the Tamil Nadu border. However, low storage levels in Srisailam, Somasila, and Kandaleru reservoirs make a partial release the likely compromise, sources say.

1 day agoSource: The Hindu — National1 sourceTrend 80

Back to the newsroom