About Ranji Trophy

The Ranji Trophy is a domestic first-class cricket championship played in India between teams representing regional cricket associations. The competition currently consists of 27 teams, with 21 of the 29 states in India and Delhi (which is an Union Territory ), having at least one representation. The competition is named after first Indian Cricketer who played international cricket, Ranjitsinhji who was also known as "Ranji". He played for England and Sussex.

Mumbai is the current Ranji champion, having beaten Saurashtra by an innings and 21 runs in the finals of the 2015–16 season held in Pune.


Countries: India

Administrator: BCCI

Format: First-class cricket

First tournament: 1934

Tournament format: Round-robin then knockout

Number of teams: 27

Current champion: Mumbai (41st title)

Most successful: Mumbai (41 titles)

Qualification: Irani Cup

Most runs: Wasim Jaffer

Most wickets: Rajinder Goel (640)
1958–1985

WINNERS:

First Trophy:
Year: 1934-35
Winner: Mumbai

81th Trophy:
Year: 2015-16
Winner: Karnataka

82th Trophy:
Year: 2016-17
Winner: Mumbai

Team records
Most wins: 41 Mumbai (formerly Bombay)
Highest team score: Hyderabad
Lowest team score: Hyderabad