Ranji Trophy

• Vidarbha defeated Kerala at the VCA Stadium, Nagpur, on March 2, 2025, securing their third Ranji Trophy title.
• Tournament History:
• Established in 1934-35 as the Cricket Championship of India, renamed Ranji Trophy the following year.
• Bombay (Mumbai) won the inaugural edition and holds a record 42 titles, including their latest win in 2024 against Vidarbha.
• Karnataka (formerly Mysore) is the second-most successful team with eight titles.
• Vidarbha’s Ranji Trophy Journey:
• First final appearance: 2017-18, where they defeated Delhi.
• Back-to-back titles: Successfully defended the title against Saurashtra (2018-19).
• Only Mumbai (twice), Rajasthan, Karnataka, and Vidarbha have won consecutive titles since 2001.