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<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\nNEW DELHI: Jammu and Kashmir<\/a> scripted a landmark moment in their cricket history by reaching the Ranji Trophy final for the first time in 67 years on Wednesday. J&K defeated two-time champions Bengal by six wickets in the semifinal at the BCA Ground in Kalyan. Go Beyond The Boundary with our YouTube channel. <\/span>SUBSCRIBE NOW!<\/a>Chasing a modest target of 126, J&K showed composure under pressure to seal victory in just 34.4 overs and book their place in the summit clash. <\/p>\n All about Abhishek Sharma\u2019s lonely net session in Ahmedabad<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n Resuming the day at 43 for 2, J&K suffered early setbacks when overnight batter Shubham Pundir and skipper Paras Dogra were dismissed cheaply, raising hopes of a Bengal comeback. However, Vanshaj Sharma and Abdul Samad<\/a> turned the tide with remarkable calmness. Vanshaj remained unbeaten on 43, while Samad provided solid support with an unbeaten 30, as their crucial 55-run partnership guided the visitors to a famous win.Earlier, the foundation for the victory was laid by pace spearhead Auqib Nabi, who delivered a match-winning performance. The fast bowler claimed nine wickets in the match, dismantling Bengal\u2019s batting and ensuring the target remained well within reach.The achievement marks a dramatic rise for Jammu and Kashmir, who made their Ranji Trophy debut in the 1959-60 season but had rarely been considered title contenders. Their previous best came in the 2013-14 season when they reached the knockout stage after a long gap.Brief scores:<\/span><\/p>\n