Irani Cup: Nasir’s counterattacking fifty hands J&K a slender lead over Rest of India (Image: IANS)
Replying to RoI’s 237, J&K looked in deep trouble at 166 for eight before Muzaffar launched a remarkable counterattack. 10 and wearing teammate Vivrant Sharma’s jersey after being drafted in at the last moment, the 29-year-old followed his figures of 3/59 with a blazing 64 off 58 balls, hitting eight fours and three sixes. Lone Nasir Muzaffar produced a stunning all-round display to put Jammu & Kashmir in command on Day Two of the Irani Cup, while Rest of India pacer Mukesh Choudhary answered with a five-wicket haul to keep the contest alive. Batting at No. Join conversation Share your thoughts in the comments Be respectful · TOI community guidelines
His late assault, combined with skipper Paras Dogra’s gritty 75 and Abdul Samad’s 57, powered J&K to 278 and a valuable 41-run first-innings lead. Muzaffar and Dogra added 64 runs for the ninth wicket before the tailender farmed the strike brilliantly in a rapid 48-run stand with last man Sunil Kumar. Earlier, Choudhary starred with the ball, claiming 5/78 in 19 overs. India pacer Akash Deep also impressed, taking 3/43, including the wicket of Muzaffar. By stumps, RoI were 24 for one in their second innings. Brief Scores: Rest of India 237 & 24/1. Jammu & Kashmir 278 (Dogra 75, Samad 57, Muzaffar 64; Choudhary 5-78, Akash Deep 3-43). Stay updated with the latest Asian Games 2026 news , check the Asian Games medal tally and complete Asian Games schedule .
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