The stage is all set for the Ranji Trophy 2025/26 semi-finals, with Karnataka set to take on Uttarakhand while Bengal will take on Jammu and Kashmir in the other tie. All four teams have had a phenomenal run so far in the ongoing edition of the tournament and will be aiming to take one step closer to laying their hands on the silverware. All eyes will be on the underdogs J&K and Uttarakhand as the teams have upset bigger and more formidable sides in this season and could potentially hand bigwigs KAR and BEN upsets.
Ranji Trophy 2025/26 semi-finals details
- Karnataka vs Uttarakhand – Ekana Stadium, Lucknow – 9 AM IST
- Bengal vs Jammu & Kashmir – Bengal Cricket Academy Ground, Kalyani – 9 AM IST
Can Karnataka take one step closer to 9th title?
Karnataka made it to the Ranji Trophy semi-final after defeating 42-time champions Mumbai in the quarterfinal. The side will be aiming to take down Uttarakhand, given that they have been firing well as a unit. The team will enter the contest with full strength, given that they can avail the services of some of their best players like KL Rahul, Mayank Agarwal, Devdut Padikkal, Prasidh Krishna among others. Karnataka have won 8 Ranji Trophy titles so far and will be looking to take a step closer to the 9th with a win in the semis.
Uttarakhand, on the other hand, have never won the Ranji Trophy. In the league stage, UTK won 4 out of 7 matches, losing 2 matches while drawing one. The team beat Jharkhand by an emphatic an innings and 6 runs margin in the quarterfinal to book the date for the clash with KAR. Meanwhile, Karnataka will be aiming to go one step closer to end their 10-year wait to lift the Ranji Trophy, having last won in the 2014-15 season.
Can J&K create history?
Jammu and Kashmir will be playing their first-ever Ranji Trophy semi-final when they take on two-time champions Bengal. J&K have been at their absolute best in this season, having won three out of 7 games in the league stage, while losing one and drawing on three occasion. The side defeated Madhya Pradesh by 56 runs to seal their berth in the semi-final. All eyes will be on Auqib Nabi, who has been in sensational form off late.
Bengal have had a near-perfect season so far, having won 5 out of 7 league stage matches while drawing 2. They have not lost even a single game so far in Ranji Trophy 2025/26. They defeated Andhra by an innings and 60 runs in the quarterfinals to book their berth in the semi-final. While Jammu and Kashmir will be eyeing to take a step closer to their maiden Ranji Trophy, Bengal – who last won in 1989/90 season – will be hoping their winning run stays in tact.
Ranji Trophy 2025 semi-finals LIVE streaming details
Fans can watch both Ranji Trophy semi-finals – Karnataka vs Uttarakhand and Bengal vs Jammu and Kashmir – live on television on Star Sports. The match will be live streamed on JioHotstar. Fans can also follow latest scores and updates on the BCCI’s official website and mobile application. Don’t forget to follow InsideSport for the latest updates as well. Both games will begin at 9 AM IST on February 15.
