Excelsior Sports Correspondent
JAMMU, Jan 6: The HexaMed BIG Jammu Kashmir Premier League (BIG JKPL) 2025-26, organized by 92.7 BIG FM, concluded in spectacular fashion at the University of Jammu Ground, where Royal Goodwill Cricket Club clinched the championship title with a sensational 5-wicket victory over Valley Stars Ganderbal.
The league was conducted with the support of HexaMed Diagnostics as the Title Partner, followed by the Department of Forest, Ecology & Environment, J&K as the Presenting Partner, CT University as the Powered By Partner, Oxford Hospital as the Associate Partner, Kanwal Spices as the Associate Partner, Jammu & Kashmir Excise Department as the Associate Partner, and J&K Bank as the Banking Partner, along with JK Sports Time as the Live Streaming Partner and Pepsi as the Beverage Partner.
Chasing a daunting target of 237 runs in the pressure-packed final, Royal Goodwill Cricket Club showcased nerves of steel and fearless intent, reaching 241/5 in just 19 overs. The final belonged to Jehangir Lone, who delivered a rare ‘golden all-round’ performance. He picked up three crucial wickets and then produced a breathtaking batting assault, smashing 57 runs off just 20 balls, including seven towering sixes, earning him the Player of the Match award.
If Lone ignited the chase, Aasif Manzoor ensured a flawless finish. Playing one of the finest knocks in league history, Manzoor remained unbeaten on 84 off 33 balls, striking at a staggering rate and clearing the boundary ropes nine times. Earlier, Aadil Reshi (46 off 28 balls) provided vital support to set the platform for the record-breaking pursuit.
Earlier in the evening, Valley Stars Ganderbal had posted a formidable 236/6, led by skipper Nadeem Dar, who played a sensational knock of 58 off 21 balls, while Ravi Thakur added a stylish 57. Despite their aggressive batting display, the Valley Stars bowlers struggled to contain Royal Goodwill’s relentless power-hitting, which saw the champions smash 20 sixes in just 19 overs.
Vikrant Sharma, Cluster Head North, 92.7 BIG FM, along with RJ Juhie, Morning Show Host, and the BIG FM organizing team including Ahmer Ikhlaq and Sahil Choudhary, were present in the valedictory ceremony.
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