The Jammu and Kashmir opener’s highest score in eight innings prior to this was 30. On Tuesday, he made 88 golden runs to put his side in the driver’s seat against Karnataka on the opening day of the 2025-26 Ranji Trophy final in Hubballi.
“Yes, I was not getting runs, but I remained positive and played my natural game,” Hassan told reporters after play. “I was sure that runs would come and they did on this stage. Everyone in the dressing room supported me. We have all been playing together for the last three-four years and we know each other well. We know what to do at what time, and we all support each other,” the 22-year-old added.
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Hassan was compact in his batting, driving only the really full deliveries and relying on shots square of the wicket more.
“On a red-soil pitch, there is good bounce, and when we drive, there is a chance of it taking the edge,” he explained. “My cut shot is a little strong, so I was backing it.”
Hassan reckoned that J&K would need another 400 runs to bat Karnataka out of the game.
“I think around 650-700 runs will be good. We will have to get it because Karnataka has a good batting line-up.”
Published on Feb 24, 2026
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