SRINAGAR: Jammu and Kashmir took a commanding 106-run first-innings lead against Puducherry after reaching 491 for five at stumps on the third day of their Ranji Trophy match at the Sher-i-Kashmir Cricket Stadium in Srinagar on Wednesday, powered by a record-breaking 344-run opening partnership between Shubham Khajuria and Qamran Iqbal.
The opening stand set a new record for the highest partnership for any wicket in the history of First-Class cricket for Jammu and Kashmir.
Khajuria scored 190 off 330 balls, hitting 28 fours and two sixes, while Qamran contributed 160 off 292 deliveries, including 22 fours and a six. Their partnership laid the foundation for J&K’s strong first-innings total before both batters were dismissed.
Khajuria was bowled by Sagar Udeshi, while Qamran was caught by Mohit Kale off Ankit Sharma.
Kawalpreet Singh remained unbeaten on 53 off 91 balls, with five fours and a six, while Rydham Sharma was not out on two.
Abdul Samad added 37 off 34 balls, including three sixes and a four, before being bowled by Sagar Trivedi. Sahil Lotra scored 30 off 26 deliveries, hitting five fours, before being caught by Prasad Pawar off Gaurav Yadav.
J&K captain Paras Dogra contributed seven runs before being bowled by Sagar Udeshi.
Earlier, Puducherry were dismissed for 385 in 93.2 overs in their first innings. Sunil Kumar was the leading wicket-taker for J&K, claiming six wickets for 98 runs.
At the close of play, J&K had scored 491 for five in 130 overs, holding a 106-run advantage over Puducherry.
