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Mukesh, Akash lead Rest of India to Irani Cup win
Mukesh Kumar and Akash Deep's tandem bowling seals Rest of India's Irani Cup victory over J&K.
In brief
Mukesh Kumar and Akash Deep's tandem bowling seals Rest of India's Irani Cup victory over J&K. Rest of India beats Jammu and Kashmir 319-111 in Irani Cup 2026 final after Mukesh Kumar and Akash Deep's bowling partnership. Originally reported by Sportstar.
Mukesh Kumar and Akash Deep's bond
Mukesh Kumar and Akash Deep share roots in Bihar, relocated to West Bengal for cricket, and both represent India.
“Both pacers hail from mofussil towns in Bihar. Both relocated to West Bengal to pursue cricket. Both have donned the whites for India.”
Rest of India wins Irani Cup
Rest of India clinches Irani Cup 2026 victory over Jammu and Kashmir with a 167-run win on day four.
“Rest of India clinch a 167-run victory over Jammu & Kashmir on day four and win the Irani Cup.”
Mukesh Kumar's bowling figures
Mukesh Kumar takes six wickets for 33 runs in the match.
“While Mukesh Kumar took six for 33, Akash Deep finished with figures of 9-1-25-3.”
Akash Deep's bowling figures
Akash Deep takes nine wickets for 25 runs in the match.
“Akash, 29, finished with figures of 9-1-25-3.”
Jammu and Kashmir's collapse
Jammu and Kashmir's run chase of 279 collapses to 111 as the 2025-26 Ranji champion folds.
“J&K’s run chase of 279 was derailed altogether as the 2025-26 Ranji champion folded for 111.”
Key bowling performances
Mukesh Choudhary takes five wickets for 29 runs, Akash Deep takes three wickets for 25 runs.
“Choudhary’s ineffective first spell read 5-1-29-0.”
J&K captain's dismissal
Jammu and Kashmir captain Paras Dogra is dismissed for a duck by Mukesh Kumar.
“J&K captain Paras Dogra, centre, had his stumps rearranged by a Mukesh Kumar ripper that tailed away late.”
Rest of India's victory
Rest of India wins Irani Cup 2026 with a total of 319 runs against Jammu and Kashmir's 111.
“Rest of India, 1st innings: 237; Jammu & Kashmir, 1st innings: 278; RoI, 2nd innings: 319; J&K, 2nd innings: 111.”
The bottom line
Rest of India beats Jammu and Kashmir 319-111 in Irani Cup 2026 final after Mukesh Kumar and Akash Deep's bowling partnership.
