Fans react as Mayank Agarwal hits fighting hundred for Karnataka in Ranji Trophy final against J&K

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In a high-stakes Ranji Trophy 2025-26 final, Karnataka‘s seasoned campaigner Mayank Agarwal produced one of his most important career knocks, smashing a resilient century to keep his side afloat against a dominant Jammu & Kashmir at the KSCA Rajnagar Stadium. Despite Agarwal’s heroics, Karnataka remains in a precarious position as they chase J&K’s mountain-sized first-innings total of 584.

Coming off a season where his form had been under the scanner, Agarwal chose the grandest stage of domestic cricket to rediscover his touch. Karnataka’s reply to J&K’s 584 got off to a disastrous start on Day 3. The top order, featuring stars like KL Rahul (13) and Devdutt Padikkal (11), crumbled under a sensational opening spell by J&K’s Auqib Nabi.

At 57/4, Karnataka looked set for a humiliating follow-on. However, Agarwal stood like a rock at one end. Showing immense discipline against the moving ball, he slowly rebuilt the innings, reaching his 21st First-Class century in the final session of the day. His celebration—a simple raising of the helmet—was met with a standing ovation from a relieved Karnataka dressing room.

While wickets tumbled at the other end, Agarwal found a steady partner in Shreyas Gopal. The duo stitched together a vital 87-run partnership for the fifth wicket. Gopal (25) played a perfect foil to Agarwal, blunting the J&K pace attack that had earlier “spat fire.”

Though Gopal fell late in the day, Agarwal’s presence ensured that Karnataka reached 176/5 by the time the shadows lengthened in Hubballi.

The match has not been without its share of drama. Day 2 was marred by a physical altercation when J&K captain Paras Dogra reportedly headbutted Karnataka’s KV Aneesh following a sledging incident. Agarwal had to play the role of peacemaker on that occasion, a temperament he carried into his batting today.

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100 in 153 balls for Mayank Agarwal as he stands up to the heat of four early wickets. Only his second hundred of the #RanjiTrophy season. Despite a superb knock, Karnataka still very much on the back foot but has denied J&K full satisfaction just yet.

— Lalith Kalidas (@lal__kal) February 26, 2026

Match saving 💯Mayank agarwal

— Balunatesh (@Balunatesh) February 26, 2026

Mayank Agarwal, take a bow. An innings of character. Long way to go.

— Shashank Kishore (@captainshanky) February 26, 2026

100 off 153 balls — Brilliant century for Mayank Agarwal. Karnataka's hopes rest on him… #RanjiTrophy

— Ashish Magotra (@clutchplay) February 26, 2026

A 💯 to remember for Mayank Agarawal 👏👏

He is fighting it out for Karnataka in the #RanjiTrophy Final 🫡

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— BCCI Domestic (@BCCIdomestic) February 26, 2026

Mayank Agarwal brings up his 21st first-class hundred for Karnataka against Jammu and Kashmir in the Ranji trophy final 💯#MayankAgarwal #RanjiTrophy #CricketTwitter

— CricketTimes.com (@CricketTimesHQ) February 26, 2026

🚨 HUNDRED FOR MAYANK AGARWAL IN RANJI FINAL 🚨

Karnataka at one stage 57/4 and he scored a majestic Hundred against Jammu & Kashmir in the Final of this Ranji Trophy – What a remarkable Hundred by Mayank Agarwal.

— Tanuj (@ImTanujSingh) February 26, 2026

Mayank Agarwal stands between J&K and the #RanjiTrophy

— Fouad Farooq (@ffarooqb) February 26, 2026

Cometh the man, cometh the hour 💯🔥

With Karnataka struggling at 57-4, Mayank Agarwal stood tall.🫶🏻

A fighting century when it mattered the most 🔥🏏 #RanjiTrophy #MayankAgarwal

— Arun Chaudhary🇮🇳 (@iarunchaudhary) February 26, 2026

HUNDRED FOR MAYANK AGARWAL IN RANJI FINAL 🚨

Karnataka at one stage 57/4 and he scored a majestic Hundred against Jammu & Kashmir in the Final of this Ranji Trophy – What a remarkable Hundred by Mayank Agarwal.

— Abhishek Vision (@AbhishekVisionX) February 26, 2026

Stand and Take a bow for Mayank Agarwal

Mayank Agarwal smashed a century against Jammu and Kashmir.

What a fight back for Karnataka when Early wicket gone of KL Rahul.#RanjiFinal

— Ashu (@AshuKharwa66211) February 26, 2026

Outstanding Hundred For Mayank Agrawal in Ranji Trophy Final Against J&K.#KARvJK

— 🚩🇮🇳 𝐑𝐈𝐒𝐇𝐈 𝐓𝐇𝐀𝐊𝐔𝐑 𝟏𝟖 ❤️ (@82_mohali__) February 26, 2026

CLUTCH IN THE FINAL 🏏🔥

Mayank Agarwal steps up with a crucial hundred when Karnataka were in trouble in the Ranji Trophy final.

— Ganesh 🇮🇳 (@GaneshVerse) February 26, 2026

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