Hubli, Feb 27: Jammu and Kashmir stand on the verge of rewriting Indian domestic cricket history as they close in on their maiden Ranji Trophy title in the 2025–26 final against eight-time champions Karnataka.
If J&K manage to cross the finish line, they will become the first team from India’s northernmost region to lift the Ranji Trophy, marking a historic shift in the competitive balance of domestic cricket. For decades, the Ranji Trophy winners list was dominated by traditional powerhouses such as Mumbai, Karnataka, Delhi, and Baroda. A Jammu and Kashmir triumph would signal the closing of the long-standing gap between Elite and emerging teams.
From their early struggles in lower divisions to consistent growth and breakthrough performances, Jammu and Kashmir’s journey reflects the changing landscape of Indian domestic cricket, where talent, infrastructure, and opportunity are now converging beyond traditional strongholds.
While J&K chase a historic first title, Karnataka are aiming for their ninth Ranji Trophy crown, hoping to script a remarkable comeback in the final. Either outcome will leave a significant imprint on the tournament’s rich legacy.
| Season | Winner | Runner-up |
|---|---|---|
| 1934–35 | Bombay | Northern India |
| 1935–36 | Bombay | Madras |
| 1936–37 | Nawanagar | Bengal |
| 1937–38 | Hyderabad | Nawanagar |
| 1938–39 | Bengal | Southern Punjab |
| 1939–40 | Maharashtra | United Provinces |
| 1940–41 | Maharashtra | Madras |
| 1941–42 | Bombay | Mysore |
| 1942–43 | Baroda | Hyderabad |
| 1943–44 | Western India | Bengal |
| 1944–45 | Bombay | Holkar |
| 1945–46 | Holkar | Baroda |
| 1946–47 | Baroda | Holkar |
| 1947–48 | Holkar | Bombay |
| 1948–49 | Bombay | Baroda |
| 1949–50 | Baroda | Holkar |
| 1950–51 | Holkar | Gujarat |
| 1951–52 | Bombay | Holkar |
| 1952–53 | Holkar | Bengal |
| 1953–54 | Bombay | Holkar |
| 1954–55 | Madras | Holkar |
| 1955–56 | Bombay | Bengal |
| 1956–57 | Bombay | Services |
| 1957–58 | Baroda | Services |
| 1958–59 | Bombay | Bengal |
| 1959–60 | Bombay | Mysore |
| 1960–61 | Bombay | Rajasthan |
| 1961–62 | Bombay | Rajasthan |
| 1962–63 | Bombay | Rajasthan |
| 1963–64 | Bombay | Rajasthan |
| 1964–65 | Bombay | Hyderabad |
| 1965–66 | Bombay | Rajasthan |
| 1966–67 | Bombay | Rajasthan |
| 1967–68 | Bombay | Madras |
| 1968–69 | Bombay | Bengal |
| 1969–70 | Bombay | Rajasthan |
| 1970–71 | Bombay | Maharashtra |
| 1971–72 | Bombay | Bengal |
| 1972–73 | Bombay | Tamil Nadu |
| 1973–74 | Karnataka | Rajasthan |
| 1974–75 | Bombay | Karnataka |
| 1975–76 | Bombay | Bihar |
| 1976–77 | Bombay | Delhi |
| 1977–78 | Karnataka | Uttar Pradesh |
| 1978–79 | Delhi | Karnataka |
| 1979–80 | Delhi | Bombay |
| 1980–81 | Bombay | Delhi |
| 1981–82 | Delhi | Karnataka |
| 1982–83 | Karnataka | Bombay |
| 1983–84 | Bombay | Delhi |
| 1984–85 | Bombay | Delhi |
| 1985–86 | Delhi | Haryana |
| 1986–87 | Hyderabad | Delhi |
| 1987–88 | Tamil Nadu | Railways |
| 1988–89 | Delhi | Bengal |
| 1989–90 | Bengal | Delhi |
| 1990–91 | Haryana | Bombay |
| 1991–92 | Delhi | Tamil Nadu |
| 1992–93 | Punjab | Maharashtra |
| 1993–94 | Bombay | Bengal |
| 1994–95 | Bombay | Punjab |
| 1995–96 | Karnataka | Tamil Nadu |
| 1996–97 | Mumbai | Delhi |
| 1997–98 | Karnataka | Uttar Pradesh |
| 1998–99 | Karnataka | Madhya Pradesh |
| 1999–00 | Mumbai | Hyderabad |
| 2000–01 | Baroda | Railways |
| 2001–02 | Railways | Baroda |
| 2002–03 | Mumbai | Tamil Nadu |
| 2003–04 | Mumbai | Tamil Nadu |
| 2004–05 | Railways | Punjab |
| 2005–06 | Uttar Pradesh | Bengal |
| 2006–07 | Mumbai | Bengal |
| 2007–08 | Delhi | Uttar Pradesh |
| 2008–09 | Mumbai | Uttar Pradesh |
| 2009–10 | Mumbai | Karnataka |
| 2010–11 | Rajasthan | Baroda |
| 2011–12 | Rajasthan | Tamil Nadu |
| 2012–13 | Mumbai | Saurashtra |
| 2013–14 | Karnataka | Maharashtra |
| 2014–15 | Karnataka | Tamil Nadu |
| 2015–16 | Mumbai | Saurashtra |
| 2016–17 | Gujarat | Mumbai |
| 2017–18 | Vidarbha | Delhi |
| 2018–19 | Vidarbha | Saurashtra |
| 2019–20 | Saurashtra | Bengal |
| 2020–21 | Cancelled (COVID-19) | — |
| 2021–22 | Madhya Pradesh | Mumbai |
| 2022–23 | Saurashtra | Bengal |
| 2023–24 | Mumbai | Vidarbha |
| 2024–25 | Vidarbha | Kerala |
| 2025–26 | TBD | (Final Ongoing) |
| Rank | Team | Titles | Last Title |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mumbai | 42 | 2023–24 |
| 2 | Karnataka | 8 | 2014–15 |
| 3 | Delhi | 7 | 2007–08 |
| 4 | Baroda | 5 | 2000–01 |
| 5 | Madhya Pradesh | 5 | 2021–22 |
| 6 | Saurashtra | 4 | 2022–23 |
| 7 | Vidarbha | 3 | 2024–25 |
| 8 | Bengal | 2 | 1989–90 |
| 9 | Tamil Nadu | 2 | 1987–88 |
| 10 | Rajasthan | 2 | 2011–12 |
| 11 | Hyderabad | 2 | 1986–87 |
| 12 | Maharashtra | 2 | 1940–41 |
| 13 | Railways | 2 | 2004–05 |
| 14 | Punjab | 1 | 1992–93 |
| 15 | Uttar Pradesh | 1 | 2005–06 |
| 16 | Haryana | 1 | 1990–91 |
| 17 | Gujarat | 1 | 2016–17 |
