Karnataka vs Jammu and Kashmir, Ranji Trophy Final Day 1: Shubham Pundir’s unbeaten 117 helps J&K end opening day on 284/2

Shivani Naik chips in with another insight:

Abdul Samad is the biggest stress test for his Jammu and Kashmir coaches. He's come way too far from anyone chiding him for going aerial, at any stage of the match. But Ajay Sharma & P Krishna Kumar sitting in the dressing room would have worn tight smiles watching him dispatch Shreyas Gopal's googly for a 6 as he confidently strutted to the pitch of the ball to send it over long on. Next ball he went equally confidently back to whack it past mid on for a 4. The 85th over yielded 12 runs as he trotted towards 50. His 80 odd against Bengal had punctured their hopes, and he was at it again. "We have practiced to enjoy his big hits, breathe deep and not say anything because he's a class act," PKK had said.

Shivani Naik with a word of caution for J&K despite a day of dominance in Hubballi:

While J&K are slowly building up their run mountain, it will be a slight concern whether Paras Dogra who retired hurt will take the field when Karnataka come out to bat. Their regular vice captain Shubham Khajuria is also not in the XI due to injury. Samad and Nabi are senior enough though.

Our man on the ground, Lalith Kalidas, pings from Hubballi:

"Shubham Pundir steps out and blasts his way to a Ranji Trophy final hundred with a six! This is only his 4th century in FC cricket after having debuted as one of the youngest ever J&K players way back in 2014-15."

Karnataka vs J&K, Ranji Trophy Final Day 1 Live: Pundir enters 90s, puts on 50-run stand with Samad

Shubham Pundir has entered his 90s and after Dogra had to retire hurt, has quickly restored the advantage for J&K, putting on a 50-run stand with Abdul Samad. J&K are dominating proceedings on Day 1.

J&K 232/2 after 75 overs

Karnataka vs J&K, Ranji Trophy Final Day 1 Live: J&K bring 200 up

A lovely cover drive from Abdul Samad brings up the 200 for J&K. He backs that four with two more boundaries of the next two balls. They are moving towards taking full honours on Day 1.

J&K 209/2 after 69 overs.

Karnataka vs J&K, Ranji Trophy Final Day 1 Live: Dogra retires hurt

The blow to Dogra is painful enough for him to retire hurt. He is walking back retired hurt on 9.

Karnataka vs J&K, Ranji Trophy Final Day 1 Live: Time for Session 3

Welcome back for the final session on Day 1! J&K won the toss and have won the first two sessions. Yawer Hassan has been the star with 88 and Shubham Pundir is still unbeaten on 64.

Karnataka will want a few wickets in this last session to dent J&K's chances of getting to a big first innings score.

Karnataka vs J&K, Ranji Trophy Final Day 1 Live: Dogra gets a life

The Karnataka pacers have done everything to rattle Dogra and Krishna manages to create a chance. Dogra drives at a delivery, it goes in the air, but KV Aneesh drops it at gully.

J&K 175/2 after 59 overs.

Shivani Naik chips in with this lovely insight:

The best thing about Qamran Iqbal slotting in to open in the final was fans asking him to do a 'Shafali Verma'. I.E. Turn up at the finals after missing earlier stages and win it for the team. Though Prasidh Krishna got him early 6 (36), it showed the impact of the Indian women's team triumph, where Shifu shone in the end. While regular opener Shubham Khajuria had suffered an inquiry earlier, middle order batsman Vanshaj Sharma picked a niggle in training after his heroics against Bengal including a last ball 6. It must be noted that J&K bat real deep, with even No 10 Sahil Lotra no mug with the bludgeon in hand. But on a batting friendly wicket, Dogra & Co, especially Abdul Samad, will have to play out of their skin while facing Smaran & Co. While the &Co is intimidating in itself given it includes Mayank Agarwal, KL Rahul and Karun Nair, the star has been Smaran Ravichandran averaging 95.

But Abdul Samad and Kanhaiya Wadhwan plus Abid Mushtaq are more than competent in long format batting. Lotra, a canny spinner, is a plucky replacement for Vanshaj, though the latter's skill vs spin will be missed.

Dogra after facing 14 dot balls starts with a 4 against Shikhar Shetty.

Agony for Yawer Hassan! Played so beautifully up until the moment Prasidh nipped him out thanks to a fine catch from KL Rahul. He misses out on a special ton after having cracked his maiden half-century in the final here.

- Lalith Kalidas from Hubballi

Karnataka vs J&K, Ranji Trophy Final Day 1 Live: Karnataka miss chance to get breakthrough

Huge, huge chance for a breakthrough missed! Lovely drift and turn for Shikhar Shetty to deceive Shubham Pundir there, almost leaning him to a faulty charge. The ball turns around the pads and Kruthik Krishna fumbles a chance to flick the stumps, hitting the air around the bails instead after a shaky collection behind the stumps. The bowler is livid and punches the air himself in frustration. And the left-hander proceeds to rub salt into the wounds, slamming the next ball for an assured drive through cover for four to close the 50th over.

- Lalith Kalidas from Hubballi

Karnataka vs J&K, Ranji Trophy Final Day 1 Live: Hassan, Pundir drive J&K forward

An hour after Lunch on Day 1 and J&K are in the driver's seat. Yawer Hassan and Shubham Pundir have mixed caution with aggression and ensured Karnataka's search for the second wicket continues.

148/1 after 48 overs.

Karnataka vs J&K, Ranji Trophy Final Day 1 Live: Hassan, Pundir grind Karnataka down

Devdutt Padikkal has opted to use Vyshak from one end and Shreyas Gopal from the other. But on a placid surface and the sun beating down, neither bowler has been able to induce a false shot. Both Pundir and Hassan have stayed steady after lunch and kept the scoreboard ticking.

J&K 131/1 after 43 overs.

Karnataka vs J&K, Ranji Trophy Final Day 1 Live: Pundir, Hassan stay steady

Vijaykumar Vyshak has maintained a line on or around off-stump, but that has meant that the J&K pair of Pundir and Hassan have not had to play at a lot of deliveries. J&K pair have been steady after lunch.

J&K 116/1 after 38 overs.

Karnataka vs J&K, Ranji Trophy Final Day 1 Live: Sunil Joshi Pavillion unveiled

BCCI president Mithun Manhas unveils the Sunil Joshi Pavillion at the Rajnagar Stadium at lunch on Day 1 of the Ranji Trophy final. A teary-eyed Joshi proceeds to give a speech in the presence of his wife and the KSCA president, Venkatesh Prasad. Joshi also recalls his FC debut in Hubballi during which he shared a long partnership with his then captain, Prasad.

- Lalith Kalidas from Hubballi