Jammu and Kashmir defeated Rajasthan by an innings and 141 runs in the second round of the 2025 Ranji Trophy. The match, played at the Srinagar ground, was dominated by one player: fast bowler Aaqib. He bowled brilliantly, taking 10 wickets in the match, completely putting the Rajasthan batsmen on the back foot.
Aaqib Nabi took three wickets in the first innings, preventing Rajasthan from scoring a big total. Then, he wreaked havoc in the second innings, dismissing seven batsmen, and Rajasthan were all out for just 89 runs. Thanks to his lethal bowling, Aaqib Nabi also won the Player of the Match award.
Who is Aaqib Nabi?
28-year-old Aaqib Nabi hails from the Baramulla district of Jammu and Kashmir. His father is a school teacher. Aaqib is also a very good academic player. His talent was discovered during a talent hunt, and he began taking cricket seriously. Interestingly, there were no formal coaching facilities in Baramulla at the time, so Aaqib started watching videos of Dale Steyn to improve himself. He considers Steyn his (virtual coach)
Aaqib Nabi career
Aqib Nabi has played 33 first-class, 29 List A, and 27 T20 matches. He has taken 113 wickets in first-class cricket, 42 in List A, and 28 in T20. His consistent success makes it clear that Jammu and Kashmir cricket has found a new star.
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