Rest of India beat Jammu and Kashmir by 167 runs to win Irani Cup 2026

Rest of India defeated Jammu and Kashmir by 167 runs on the fourth day to win the Irani Cup 2026 in Srinagar on October 4. J&K were bowled out for 111 while chasing 279 after taking a first-innings lead.

Mukesh Kumar took six for 33 and Akash Deep claimed three for 25 as J&K lost their last seven wickets for 22 runs. Ravichandran Smaran scored 135 in Rest of India’s second innings to set up the target.

The win was Rest of India’s first Irani Cup title since the 2024-25 season.