Mukesh, Akash lead Rest of India to Irani Cup triumph over J&K

Rest of India secured a commanding victory in the Irani Cup as their bowling attack dismantled Jammu & Kashmir's chase. Mukesh Kumar was the standout performer, finishing with figures of 6 for 33, while Akash Deep contributed 3 for 25. The 2025-26 Ranji champions J&K were unable to handle the pace attack and were restricted to 111 in their run chase, falling well short of the target of 279.

The dominant bowling display proved decisive in wrapping up the match, with the twin pace bowlers combining effectively to dismantle J&K's batting lineup and secure the trophy for Rest of India.