Bengal vs Jammu and Kashmir Live Streaming and Free Telecast, Ranji Trophy 2025-26 2nd Semi Final
A guide on how to watch the second semi-final of the Ranji Trophy 2025-26 between Bengal and Jammu and Kashmir, including match timings, venue details, and broadcasting information.
Bengal Cricket Team vs Jammu and Kashmir Cricket Team: The second semi-final of the Ranji Trophy 2025-26 sees a high-stakes encounter between domestic giants Bengal and first-time semi-finalists Jammu and Kashmir (J&K). The five-day first-class match is scheduled to begin on 15 February 2026 at the Bengal Cricket Academy Ground in Kalyani. Bengal enters the fixture following a commanding performance in the quarter-finals, where they defeated Andhra by an innings and 90 runs. Jammu and Kashmir, the tournament’s "dark horse," secured their historic spot by defeating former champions Madhya Pradesh by 56 runs, fueled by a 12-wicket haul from pace sensation Auqib Nabi. Jammu and Kashmir Cricket Team Creates History, Qualify for First-Ever Ranji Trophy Semi-Final.
Where to Watch Bengal vs Jammu and Kashmir Live Streaming and Telecast
Live Streaming: Fans can stream the match live on the JioHotstar app and website. The platform serves as the digital home for the tournament knockouts. In line with recent trends for domestic cricket, the stream is expected to be available for free to registered users on mobile devices.
Television Telecast: For television viewers in India, the semi-final will be broadcast live on the Star Sports Network. The Star Sports 2 channel is the primary designated home for domestic cricket coverage this season. Given the significance of the match for local fans, regional coverage may also be available on Star Sports 1 Bangla.
Led by Abhimanyu Easwaran, Bengal looks like a complete unit. The batting is bolstered by Sudip Kumar Gharami, who is in sensational form after scoring 299 in the quarter-final. All-rounder Shahbaz Ahmed remains their most versatile asset, having contributed 368 runs and 39 wickets so far this season. The pace attack, featuring Mukesh Kumar and Akash Deep, provides international-level experience.
This is a historic moment for J&K, appearing in their first-ever semi-final since their debut in 1960. Their campaign has been built on a potent bowling attack. Auqib Nabi has been the standout performer with 46 wickets this season, supported by the left-arm spin of Abid Mushtaq. In the batting department, Abdul Samad and Vivrant Sharma will need to tackle Bengal’s disciplined pace battery to give their side a fighting chance.
Bengal Cricket Team Squad
Abhimanyu Easwaran(c), Sudip Chatterjee, Sudip Kumar Gharami, Anustup Majumdar, Suraj Sindhu Jaiswal, Shahbaz Ahmed, Sumanta Gupta, Shakir Habib Gandhi(w), Akash Deep, Mohammed Shami, Mukesh Kumar, Rahul Prasad, Vikas Singh, Aditya Purohit, Soumyadip Mandal, Sumit Mohanta, Chandrahas Dash, Sumit Nag, Subham Chatterjee.
Jammu and Kashmir Cricket Team Squad
Shubham Khajuria, Yawer Hassan, Shubham Pundir, Paras Dogra(c), Abdul Samad, Kanhaiya Wadhawan(w), Abid Mushtaq, Auqib Nabi Dar, Vanshaj Sharma, Yudhvir Singh Charak, Sunil Kumar, Sahil Lotra, Dikshant Kundal, Lone Nasir Muzaffar, Vivrant Sharma, Umran Malik, Mujtaba Yousuf, Musaif Ajaz, Qamran Iqbal, Rohit K Sharma, Umar Nazir Mir.
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