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Toss Winner - Hyderabad won the toss and choose to bowl first
Jammu & Kashmir aim to strengthen their position against Hyderabad in an important Elite Group clash
Jammu & Kashmir will win or take the first-innings lead.
| Tournament: | Ranji Trophy, 2025-26 |
| Format: | test |
| Venue: | Hostel Ground JKCA, Jammu, India, India |
| Toss Prediction: | To Bat |
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J&K come into Match 69 with stronger momentum — their bowlers have repeatedly delivered in home conditions and their middle order has shown improvement. Hyderabad enter this clash under pressure, with their batting failing to convert starts into big totals and their bowling lacking sustained control. With qualification scenarios tightening, J&K have an opportunity to strengthen their group position, while Hyderabad must produce a standout performance to revive their campaign.
Jammu & Kashmir have shown steady progress this season with competitive performances and crucial sessions won, keeping them in the hunt for qualification.
Hyderabad, meanwhile, have been inconsistent and need a significant improvement to stay alive in the Elite Group standings.
JKR
325/10 in 75.1 4.32
RNJT
Mumbai beat Jammu and Kashmir by 35 runs
207/9 in 64.4 3.2
224/10 in 45.3 4.92
VHT
Jammu and Kashmir beat Delhi by 75 runs
299/7 in 50.0 5.98
HDB
318/10 in 97.3 3.26
RNJT
Hyderabad beat Himachal Pradesh by 4 wickets
347/6 in 75.3 4.6
244/8 in 50.0 4.88
VHT
Saurashtra beat Hyderabad by 6 wickets
248/4 in 42.4 5.81
169/10 in 38.1 4.43
VHT
Mumbai won by 3 wickets
175/7 in 25.2 6.91
127/0 in 11.4 10.89
SMAT
Hyderabad beat Mizoram by 10 wickets
123/10 in 18.3 6.65
J&K have played with purpose this season, especially at home where their seamers have been effective in morning sessions and their spinners have controlled the later phases. Their recent matches show a pattern of disciplined bowling and improving batting partnerships.
Batting notes:
The middle order has been J&K’s anchor, with valuable contributions from players such as Henan Nazir, Fazil Rashid and Shubham Singh Pundir in recent fixtures. However, the top order still needs to convert starts into bigger innings to maintain scoreboard pressure across both innings.
Bowling notes:
J&K’s bowling has been their strongest asset, led by Auqib Nabi, Mujtaba Yousuf and Abid Mushtaq. The pace attack has exploited home conditions well, while the spin unit has picked wickets consistently in the middle overs.
Key players:
Auqib Nabi, Abid Mushtaq, Henan Nazir, Fazil Rashid
Henan Nazir, Shubham Khajuria, Qamran Iqbal, Shubham Singh Pundir, Fazil Rashid (wk), Vivrant Sharma, Abdul Samad, Auqib Nabi, Abid Mushtaq, Mujtaba Yousuf, Sahil Lotra
Sahil Lotra, Vivrant Sharma, Paras Dogra, Shubham Khajuria, Kanhaiya Wadhawan, Auqib Nabi, Abdul Samad, Qamran Iqbal, Abid Mushtaq, Sunil Kumar, Umar Nazir Ahmed Mir
Hyderabad have displayed potential but have been let down by inconsistency in both batting and bowling. They will need a far more stable performance to challenge J&K in their conditions.
Batting notes:
In their recent matches, Hyderabad’s top order struggled to stitch partnerships. Tanmay Agarwal, Rahul Singh Gahlaut and Rohit Rayudu have shown glimpses of form but the absence of big hundreds has repeatedly pushed Hyderabad on the back foot.
Bowling notes:
The bowling unit has talent — especially Chama Milind, Kartikeya Kak and T Ravi Teja — but the attack has lacked sustained pressure. Hyderabad need early breakthroughs and better control in long spells to stay competitive.
Key players:
Tanmay Agarwal, Rohit Rayudu, Chama Milind, Kartikeya Kak
Tanmay Agarwal (c), Rahul Singh Gahlaut, Rohit Rayudu, Himalay Agarwal, Tilak Varma, T Ravi Teja, Pragnay Reddy (wk), Kartikeya Kak, Chama Milind, Tanay Thyagarajan, Rakshan Dhull
Anikethreddy, Kartikeya Kak, Nitesh Reddy, Rahul Gahlaut Singh, Tanmay Agarwal, Abhirath Reddy, Rahul Radesh Chigullapalli, Tanay Thyagarajan, Bhuvangagiri Punnaiah, Kodimela Himateja, Rakshann Readdi
Weather forecasts indicate dry and cold conditions, ensuring a full four-day contest without major interruptions.
The match will be played in Srinagar, where the surface typically offers early seam movement in cold morning conditions before slowly easing out for batters. By Day 3 and 4, the pitch begins to assist spinners, making first-innings runs extremely important.
A total around 300–350 is usually competitive here.
Captains may prefer to bat first — putting runs on the board and exploiting early movement with the ball.
Jammu & Kashmir enter this clash as clear favourites — their home advantage, bowling discipline and improved middle order give them a stronger edge. Hyderabad need a significantly better top-order performance and early wickets to keep things competitive. Unless Hyderabad deliver a standout top-order innings and a sustained bowling spell, J&K are likely to dominate.
Jammu & Kashmir will win or take the first-innings lead.
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