Rest of India win Irani Cup for record-extending 31st time, R Smaran named POTM

Rest of India (ROI) won the Irani Cup 2026 for record-extending 31st time after defeating Ranji Trophy champions J&K by 167 runs on Sunday. ROI batter Ravichandran Smaran was named Player of the Match after he scored 68 in the first innings and 135 in the second. Notably, J&K lost their last seven wickets for only 22 runs while chasing.