Pacers Mukesh, Akash Deep star as Rest of India thrash J&K by 167 runs to lift Irani Cup

Rest of India clinched the Irani Cup after defeating Jammu and Kashmir by 167 runs in Srinagar on Sunday. Mukesh Kumar and Akash Deep led the bowling attack, sharing nine wickets as J&K were bowled out for 111 while chasing a target of 279.

New Delhi: India fast bowlers Mukesh Kumar and Akash Deep combined to claim nine wickets as Rest of India defeated reigning Ranji Trophy champions Jammu and Kashmir by 167 runs on the fourth day to lift the Irani Cup at the Sher-i-Kashmir Stadium in Srinagar on Sunday, October 4.

Chasing a 279-run target, Jammu and Kashmir needed only to hold on for a draw to win the trophy by virtue of their 41-run first-innings lead. But Mukesh picked up........

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