Jammu & Kashmir take Irani Cup first-innings lead

Jammu & Kashmir secured a first-innings lead of 41 runs against Rest of India during the Irani Cup match in Srinagar. Trailing by 71 runs with only two wickets remaining, J&K rallied past the 237-run target set by the opposition.

Lone Nasir contributed a pivotal 64 off 58 deliveries while batting at number ten to anchor the rearguard effort. The performance marks a turnaround for the side after bowlers successfully limited Rest of India to 237 on the opening day of play.

Editor's note: The draft accurately captures the key details of the match and the rearguard effort, though it misses the specific mention of Sunil Kumar's involvement.