Ranji Trophy 2025-26 and its history

Q1: Which team won the Ranji Trophy 2025-26 title?

A1: Jammu & Kashmir won the title. This was their first-ever Ranji Trophy trophy.

​Q2: Which team did Jammu & Kashmir defeat in the final?

A2: They defeated Karnataka in the final match.

​Q3: Which edition of the Ranji Trophy was held in the 2025-26 season?

A3: It was the 91st edition of the tournament.

​Q4: Who was the official title sponsor for the Ranji Trophy 2025-26?

A4: IDFC First Bank was the official title sponsor.

​Q5: Who was named the 'Player of the Match' in the Ranji Trophy 2025-26 final?

A5: Shubham Pundir was adjudged the Player of the Match.

​Q6: Who received the 'Player of the Series' award for the 2025-26 season?

A6: Auqib Nabi received the Player of the Series award.

​Q7: Who was the highest wicket-taker in the 2025-26 season?

A7: Auqib Nabi (Jammu & Kashmir) was the highest wicket-taker with 60 wickets.

​Q8: Which player scored the most runs in the 2025-26 season?

A8: Ravichandran Samarth (Karnataka) scored the most runs, totaling 950.

​Q9: Where was the final match of the 2025-26 season played?

A9: The final was held at the KSCA Stadium in Hubli-Dharwad.

​Q10: After how many years did Jammu & Kashmir win their first Ranji title?

A10: They won the title after a wait of 67 years.

​Q11: How many teams participated in the Ranji Trophy 2025-26?

A11: A total of 38 teams participated in the tournament.

​Q12: Who was the winner of the previous season (2024-25)?

A12: Vidarbha was the winner of the 2024-25 season.

​Q13: When was the first season of the Ranji Trophy held?

A13: The first season was held in 1934-35, and it was won by Bombay (now Mumbai).

​Q14: In whose honor is the Ranji Trophy named?

A14: It is named after Sir Ranjitsinhji (the first Indian cricketer to play international cricket).

​Q15: Which is the most successful team in Ranji Trophy history?

A15: Mumbai is the most successful team, having won 42 titles.

​Q16: Who holds the record for the most runs in the history of the Ranji Trophy?

A16: Wasim Jaffer holds the record with a total of 12,038 runs.

​Q17: Who holds the record for the most wickets in Ranji Trophy history?

A17: Rajinder Goel holds the record with 640 wickets.

​Q18: Which body organizes the Ranji Trophy?

A18: It is organized by the BCCI (Board of Control for Cricket in India).

​Q19: What is the format of the Ranji Trophy?

A19: It is a first-class (domestic) cricket tournament.

​Q20: What is the color of the ball used in Ranji Trophy matches?

A20: A red ball is used for these matches.

​Q21: How many days does a Ranji Trophy final match typically last?

A21: The final match is played over five days.

​Q22: Who is the current President of the BCCI (as mentioned in the video)?

A22: Mithun Manhas is the current President.