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Ranji Trophy 2026-27: Schedule, Teams, Points Table, Fixtures & Results
Get complete information about the Ranji Trophy 2026-27, including the Ranji Trophy schedule, Ranji Trophy teams, fixtures, points table, results, format, squads, venues, records and championship history.Ranji Trophy 2026-27
Ranji Trophy Quick Facts
The Ranji Trophy is India's premier domestic first-class cricket competition and one of the country's most important pathways for red-ball cricket talent.
1934
First Season
32
Elite Teams
4
Elite Groups
7
League Matches
4-Day
Match Format
BCCI
Governing Body
About the Tournament
What is the Ranji Trophy?
The Ranji Trophy is India's premier domestic first-class cricket tournament. Organised by the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI), it is the country's most important state-level red-ball cricket competition.
The tournament was first played in the 1934-35 season and was named after Kumar Shri Ranjitsinhji, the famous Indian-born cricketer who represented England.
Unlike franchise-based competitions such as the Indian Premier League, the Ranji Trophy is built around domestic cricket teams representing states, regions and cricket associations.
For players, the competition is an important stage in the Indian cricket pathway. Consistent performances in first-class cricket can lead to opportunities at higher domestic and international levels.
The tournament is also an important part of India's red-ball cricket culture. Batters are tested for technique and concentration, while bowlers need the stamina and discipline to perform over long spells.
Current Season
Ranji Trophy 2026-27
The 2026-27 Ranji Trophy season introduces another two-phase league schedule before the knockout stage.
Elite Teams
The Elite competition features 32 teams divided across four groups of eight.Elite Groups
Each Elite group contains eight teams and provides seven league matches for every team.Matches per Team
Seven league matches are followed by the knockout stage for qualifying teams.Knockout Stage
The Elite competition moves into quarter-finals, semi-finals and the final.
According to the BCCI's official 2026-27 domestic season schedule, the Ranji Trophy league stage is split into two phases. Phase 1 runs from 11 October to 5 November 2026, while Phase 2 runs from 17 January to 4 February 2027.
The Elite knockout stage is scheduled from 9 February to 3 March 2027. The Plate competition follows a shorter schedule, with its league phase running from October into January and its knockout window scheduled for January 2027.
Fixtures & Dates
Ranji Trophy 2026-27 Schedule
Check the major dates for the Ranji Trophy 2026-27 league stage and knockout rounds.
11 Oct – 5 Nov 2026
Ranji Trophy Phase 1 The first league phase of the Elite and Plate competitions begins across home and away venues.
League
17 Jan – 4 Feb 2027
Ranji Trophy Phase 2 The second league phase resumes after the mid-season break.
League
9 Feb 2027
Elite Knockouts Begin The Ranji Trophy Elite competition moves into its knockout phase.
Knockout
Feb 2027
Quarter-Finals & Semi-Finals The leading teams compete for places in the Ranji Trophy final.
Knockout
By 3 Mar 2027
Ranji Trophy Final The final concludes the Elite championship campaign.
Final
Ranji Trophy Teams 2026-27
Ranji Trophy Teams
The 2026-27 Elite competition features 32 teams divided into four groups of eight, while six teams compete in the Plate group.
VID
Vidarbha
Elite Group AMP
Madhya Pradesh
Elite Group ABRD
Baroda
Elite Group AUP
Uttar Pradesh
Elite Group AJK
Jammu & Kashmir
Elite Group AGOA
Goa
Elite Group APON
Puducherry
Elite Group ABIH
Bihar
Elite Group AKAR
Karnataka
Elite Group BSAU
Saurashtra
Elite Group BAND
Andhra
Elite Group BHYD
Hyderabad
Elite Group BPUN
Punjab
Elite Group BASM
Assam
Elite Group BTRI
Tripura
Elite Group BCG
Chhattisgarh
Elite Group BBEN
Bengal
Elite Group CJHA
Jharkhand
Elite Group CMAH
Maharashtra
Elite Group CGUJ
Gujarat
Elite Group CKER
Kerala
Elite Group CDEL
Delhi
Elite Group CODI
Odisha
Elite Group CSER
Services
Elite Group CUTT
Uttarakhand
Elite Group DHAR
Haryana
Elite Group DMUM
Mumbai
Elite Group DRAJ
Rajasthan
Elite Group DTN
Tamil Nadu
Elite Group DRLY
Railways
Elite Group DHP
Himachal Pradesh
Elite Group DCHA
Chandigarh
Elite Group DHow the Competition Works
Ranji Trophy Format Explained
Elite Groups
The Elite competition has four groups, with eight teams in each group.League Matches
Each Elite team plays seven matches during the league stage.Knockouts
Four quarter-finals are followed by two semi-finals and the final.Champion
The winner of the final becomes the Ranji Trophy champion.
The Ranji Trophy format is designed around multi-day first-class cricket. The 2026-27 Elite competition has four groups of eight teams, meaning every team plays seven league matches.
The league stage is followed by a knockout competition consisting of four quarter-finals, two semi-finals and one final.
In addition to the Elite competition, the BCCI schedule includes a Ranji Trophy Plate competition containing six teams. Plate teams play five league matches followed by a final.
Standings
Ranji Trophy Points Table 2026-27
Follow group-wise standings, matches played, wins, losses, draws and points during the Ranji Trophy league stage.
Elite Group A Points Table
| Pos | Team | P | W | L | D | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Vidarbha | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2 | Madhya Pradesh | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 3 | Baroda | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 4 | Uttar Pradesh | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 5 | Jammu & Kashmir | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 6 | Goa | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 7 | Puducherry | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 8 | Bihar | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Elite Group B Points Table
| Pos | Team | P | W | L | D | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Karnataka | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2 | Saurashtra | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 3 | Andhra | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 4 | Hyderabad | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 5 | Punjab | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 6 | Assam | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 7 | Tripura | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 8 | Chhattisgarh | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Elite Group C Points Table
| Pos | Team | P | W | L | D | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bengal | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2 | Jharkhand | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 3 | Maharashtra | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 4 | Gujarat | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 5 | Kerala | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 6 | Delhi | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 7 | Odisha | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 8 | Services | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Elite Group D Points Table
| Pos | Team | P | W | L | D | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Uttarakhand | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2 | Haryana | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 3 | Mumbai | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 4 | Rajasthan | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 5 | Tamil Nadu | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 6 | Railways | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 7 | Himachal Pradesh | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 8 | Chandigarh | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
The 2026-27 points tables currently begin with zeroes because the new season's league matches have not yet started. The standings should be updated after every completed fixture.
Upcoming Fixtures
Ranji Trophy Fixtures 2026-27
Some of the opening fixtures from the official 2026-27 schedule are listed below.
11 Oct 2026
Goa vs Baroda Elite Group A
4-Day
11 Oct 2026
Andhra vs Karnataka Elite Group B
4-Day
11 Oct 2026
Bengal vs Delhi Elite Group C
4-Day
11 Oct 2026
Mumbai vs Chandigarh Elite Group D
4-Day
11 Oct 2026
Rajasthan vs Tamil Nadu Elite Group D
4-Day
Scores & Results
Ranji Trophy Results & Live Scores
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Live Cricket
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Results
Ranji Trophy Match Results
Check completed match results, team performances and knockout-stage outcomes throughout the season.
Fixtures
Ranji Trophy Match Schedule
Follow the league schedule, group fixtures, quarter-finals, semi-finals and final.
Players
Ranji Trophy Squads & Players
Ranji Trophy squads feature experienced domestic cricketers, emerging players and several names who have represented India at international level.
Top Batters
The tournament is a major platform for technically strong first-class batters.Fast Bowlers
Domestic cricket provides fast bowlers with an opportunity to develop long-format consistency.Spinners
Spin bowlers play an important tactical role across India's varied domestic pitches and conditions.Wicketkeepers
First-class cricket provides wicketkeepers with valuable experience behind the stumps and with the bat.
The Ranji Trophy has historically been an important development ground for Indian cricketers. Many players who later represented India in Test cricket first built their reputations through consistent domestic performances.
For fans searching for Ranji Trophy squads, player statistics and team combinations, the most useful approach is to follow each team's official squad announcement and match-day playing XI as the season progresses.
Grounds & Home Teams
Ranji Trophy Venues
The Ranji Trophy uses home and away venues across India's domestic cricket network.
Wankhede Stadium
Mumbai, Maharashtra
Mumbai M. Chinnaswamy Stadium
Bengaluru, Karnataka
Karnataka M. A. Chidambaram Stadium
Chennai, Tamil Nadu
Tamil Nadu Narendra Modi Stadium
Ahmedabad, Gujarat
Gujarat
The BCCI's 2026-27 venue document states that the Ranji Trophy Elite and Plate league stages will use home and away venues, while knockout venues are assigned separately.
History & Records
Ranji Trophy History & Winners
The Ranji Trophy history stretches back more than nine decades. The inaugural competition was played in 1934-35 and the tournament has since become the backbone of India's domestic first-class structure.
The competition was named after Ranjitsinhji, the celebrated cricketer who played international cricket for England and became one of the most recognisable figures associated with early Indian cricket.
Over the decades, the Ranji Trophy has been dominated by several major domestic cricket teams. Mumbai in particular has established a remarkable record and is the most successful team in the competition's history.
Other historically important sides include Karnataka, Delhi, Bengal, Tamil Nadu and Saurashtra, all of which have contributed significantly to Indian domestic cricket.
Inaugural Season
1934-35
First Ranji Trophy competition
Most Successful Team
Mumbai
Record championship success
Competition
First-Class
India's premier domestic red-ball tournament
Governing Body
BCCI
Board of Control for Cricket in India
Indian Cricket Pathway
Why is the Ranji Trophy Important?
The Ranji Trophy remains one of the most important competitions in Indian cricket because it provides players with regular exposure to high-level first-class cricket.
T20 cricket rewards explosive batting and short, high-intensity bowling spells. First-class cricket requires a different set of skills. Players need to manage sessions, build partnerships, bowl long spells and adapt to changing match conditions.
This makes the Ranji Trophy particularly valuable for players preparing for the demands of Test cricket. It also gives selectors an extended opportunity to evaluate a player's consistency rather than relying on a single short-format performance.
The tournament also strengthens state-level cricket across India and gives emerging players a competitive environment in which they can develop their game.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Ranji Trophy FAQs
What is the Ranji Trophy?
The Ranji Trophy is India's premier domestic first-class cricket tournament. It is organised by the BCCI and features state and regional teams competing in multi-day matches.
When will the Ranji Trophy 2026-27 start?
The Ranji Trophy 2026-27 Elite league stage is scheduled to begin on 11 October 2026. The first league phase runs until 5 November before the competition resumes in January.
How many teams are in the Ranji Trophy 2026-27?
The Elite competition has 32 teams divided into four groups of eight. There is also a six-team Plate competition.
How many matches does each Ranji Trophy team play?
In the 2026-27 Elite league stage, each team plays seven matches in its group before the knockout stage.
What is the format of the Ranji Trophy?
The tournament is played as first-class cricket. The Elite competition has four groups of eight, followed by quarter-finals, semi-finals and a final.
How long is a Ranji Trophy match?
Ranji Trophy matches are multi-day first-class matches and are generally scheduled over four days.
Which team has won the most Ranji Trophy titles?
Mumbai are the most successful team in the history of the competition and have won the championship more times than any other side.
Who organises the Ranji Trophy?
The tournament is organised under the Board of Control for Cricket in India.
Where can I check Ranji Trophy live scores?
You can follow live cricket score coverage and match updates through the live scores section on IndCricLeague.
Why is the Ranji Trophy important for Indian cricket?
It provides players with a high-level domestic platform to develop their first-class skills and compete for selection at higher levels of cricket.
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