Jammu & Kashmir will host the Rest of India in the 63rd Irani Cup, as the reigning Ranji Trophy champions return to action at the refurbished Sher-i-Kashmir Cricket Stadium in Srinagar. The five-day first-class contest will bring one of India's most prominent domestic fixtures to the Valley after Jammu & Kashmir secured their maiden Ranji Trophy title earlier this year.
For the first time in the region's cricketing history, a domestic match will feature high-definition multi-camera television coverage alongside full Decision Review System (DRS) capabilities, complete with dedicated Hawk-Eye cameras and stump microphones.
At 41, Paras Dogra remains a central figure for Jammu & Kashmir as he enters his 25th season of first-class cricket. With more than 10,000 domestic runs to his name, the experienced batter offers the hosts leadership, composure and a wealth of knowledge in the dressing room.
Rishabh Pant is the headline name in a Rest of India squad packed with international experience. The India wicketkeeper-batter's involvement has added considerable interest to the Srinagar fixture, while Sarfaraz Khan will serve as vice-captain and add further strength to the middle order.
The Irani Cup is a one-off first-class fixture played each season between the reigning Ranji Trophy champions and a Rest of India side. First played in 1959-60, it has traditionally provided a platform for domestic players to make a case for higher honours.
Jammu & Kashmir vs Rest of India Irani Cup 2026: Date And Time
The Jammu & Kashmir vs Rest of India Irani Cup 2026 Test will be played from Oct. 1 to Oct. 5 at 9:30 a.m. IST.
Jammu & Kashmir vs Rest of India Irani Cup 2026: Venue
Jammu & Kashmir vs Rest of India Irani Cup 2026 Test will be played at Sher-i-Kashmir Cricket Stadium, Srinagar, India.
Jammu & Kashmir vs Rest of India Irani Cup 2026: Live Telecast
The Jammu & Kashmir vs Rest of India Irani Cup 2026 Test will be telecast live on the Star Sports Network in India.
Jammu & Kashmir vs Rest of India Irani Cup 2026: Live Streaming Details
The Jammu & Kashmir vs Rest of India Irani Cup 2026 Test will be streamed live on the JioHotstar app and website.
Jammu & Kashmir vs Rest of India Irani Cup 2026: Squads
Jammu & Kashmir: Paras Dogra (C), Shubham Khajuria, Qamran Iqbal, Yawer Hassan, Shubham Pundir, Abdul Samad, Kawalpreet Singh, Kanhaiya Wadhawan (WK), Abid Mushtaq, Sahil Lotra, Vanshaj Sharma, Sunil Kumar, Umar Nazir, Lone Nasir Muzaffar, Rohit Sharma.
Rest of India: Rishabh Pant (C & WK), Sanat Sangwan, Shikhar Mohan, Sudip Gharami, Sarfaraz Khan (VC), Smaran Ravichandran, Manav Suthar, Saransh Jain, Akash Deep*, Mukesh Kumar, Mukesh Choudhary, Aryan Juyal (WK), Aryan Pandey, Anukul Roy, Ayush Doseja.
*subject to fitness clearance.
Irani Cup Winners
| Team | Wins | Notes |
| Rest of India | 32 | 30 outright wins, 2 shared |
| Bombay/Mumbai | 16 | 1 shared |
| Karnataka | 6 | |
| Delhi | 3 | 1 shared |
| Vidarbha | 3 | |
| Railways | 2 | |
| Haryana | 1 | |
| Hyderabad | 1 | |
| Tamil Nadu | 1 |
Rest of India have dominated the Irani Cup historically, with 30 outright titles and two shared honours, while Bombay/Mumbai are next with 15 outright wins and one shared title.
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