Ranji Trophy
2026-27
India's premier domestic cricket championship — complete schedule, live points table, team details, streaming info and latest news.
Tournament At A Glance
🏆 Defending Champion
Jammu & Kashmir
Won maiden title in 2025-26
2026-27 Full Schedule
Phase 1 kicks off October 11. Complete fixture list below.
| Dates | Group | Match | Time | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 11–14, 2026 | Elite A | Goa vs Baroda | 9:30 AM | Scheduled |
| Oct 11–14, 2026 | Elite A | Vidarbha vs Puducherry | 9:30 AM | Scheduled |
| Oct 11–14, 2026 | Elite A | Jammu & Kashmir vs Madhya Pradesh | 9:30 AM | Scheduled |
| Oct 11–14, 2026 | Elite A | Bihar vs Uttar Pradesh | 9:30 AM | Scheduled |
| Oct 11–14, 2026 | Elite B | Saurashtra vs Chhattisgarh | 9:30 AM | Scheduled |
| Oct 11–14, 2026 | Elite B | Punjab vs Assam | 9:30 AM | Scheduled |
About Ranji Trophy
The Ranji Trophy, inaugurated in 1934 as India's first domestic first-class championship, was named after cricket legend Kumar Shri Ranjitsinhji. Administered by the BCCI, it now features 38 teams representing every state and select union territories.
Legendary records include Wasim Jaffer's 12,038 runs and Rajinder Goel's 640 wickets. The tournament has been a springboard for stars like Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma, Sachin Tendulkar and many more.
Points Table 2026-27
Live standings across all Elite Groups — updated after each round.
| # | Team | M | W | L | D | Pts | Avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | J Jammu & KashmirQF | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.000 |
| 2 | M Madhya PradeshQF | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.000 |
| 3 | V Vidarbha | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.000 |
| 4 | B Baroda | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.000 |
| 5 | U Uttar Pradesh | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.000 |
| 6 | P Puducherry | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.000 |
| 7 | G Goa | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.000 |
| 8 | B Bihar | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.000 |
Showing Elite Group A • Tournament starts Oct 11, 2026
All Groups →Tournament History
Winners & Runners-Up (1996–2026)
| Season | 🏆 Winner | Runner-Up |
|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | Jammu and KashmirDefending | Karnataka |
| 2024-25 | Vidarbha | Kerala |
| 2023-24 | Mumbai | Vidarbha |
| 2022-23 | Saurashtra | Bengal |
| 2022 | Madhya Pradesh | Mumbai |
| 2019-20 | Bengal | Saurashtra |
| 2018-19 | Vidarbha | Saurashtra |
| 2017-18 | Vidarbha | Delhi |
| 2016-17 | Gujarat | Mumbai |
| 2015-16 | Mumbai | Saurashtra |
| 2014-15 | Karnataka | Tamil Nadu |
| 2013-14 | Karnataka | Maharashtra |
| 2012-13 | Mumbai | Saurashtra |
| 2011-12 | Rajasthan | Tamil Nadu |
| 2009-10 | Mumbai | Karnataka |
| 2008-09 | Mumbai | Uttar Pradesh |
| 2007-08 | Delhi | Uttar Pradesh |
| 2005-06 | Uttar Pradesh | Bengal |
| 2004-05 | Railways | Punjab |
| 2003-04 | Mumbai | Tamil Nadu |
| 2002-03 | Mumbai | Tamil Nadu |
| 1996-97 | Mumbai | Delhi |
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Latest News & Highlights
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Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know about the Ranji Trophy
🏏 Who donated the Ranji Trophy to BCCI?
It was donated by Maharaja Bhupinder Singh of Patiala in memory of Kumar Shri Ranjitsinhji.
🏏 Is Ranji Trophy under BCCI?
Yes, the Ranji Trophy is organised and administered by the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI).
🏏 How much does BCCI pay Ranji players?
BCCI pays Ranji Trophy players match fees ranging from ₹35,000 to ₹60,000 per match depending on their category, plus annual retainership for top performers.
🏏 What is the format of the Ranji Trophy 2026-27?
32 elite teams in four groups of eight, each playing seven league matches. Top two from each group advance to quarter-finals, then semi-finals and the final.
🏏 How to get selected for the Ranji Trophy?
Players must perform consistently in state-level tournaments, Under-19 and Under-23 competitions, and impress state selectors to earn a Ranji Trophy call-up.
🏏 Can anyone play in the Ranji Trophy?
Players must be registered with a state cricket association and meet BCCI eligibility criteria, qualifying through state-level domestic cricket pathways.