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Hubballi to Host Ranji Trophy Final Between Karnataka and J&K

KSCA shifted the match after safety upgrades at Bengaluru’s Chinnaswamy left the venue unfit for a marquee fixture.

Overview

  • The five-day final will run from February 24 to 28 at the KSCA Stadium in Rajnagar, Hubballi.
  • KSCA said the decision was taken in coordination with the BCCI, citing ongoing work to dismantle and widen spectator gates and other access points at Chinnaswamy.
  • Karnataka earned hosting rights by finishing with more league-stage points than Jammu & Kashmir.
  • Karnataka reached the final for the first time in 11 years by advancing on a first-innings lead in a drawn semifinal against Uttarakhand.
  • Jammu & Kashmir qualified for their maiden Ranji Trophy final after defeating Bengal by six wickets in Kalyani.