Srinagar, Dec 5: With two crucial fixtures left in the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy Elite Group B, Jammu & Kashmir find themselves in a tight race for a knockout berth as they prepare to face Goa today, followed by a decisive clash against Madhya Pradesh. J&K currently sit fifth on the table with 12 points and a Net Run Rate (NRR) of –0.747, behind Goa and Madhya Pradesh, both also on 12 points but with stronger NRRs.

Hyderabad leads the group with 16 points, followed by Uttar Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh and Goa, leaving J&K with only one clear equation, win both remaining matches and win big.

Former J&K skipper Samiullah Beigh, analysing the qualification scenario, said the path is narrow but achievable if the side approach the next two games with clarity and tactical aggression.

“NRR will deci

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