The Ranji Trophy Elite 2025-26 is the premier first-class cricket tournament in India. The tournament typically runs from October to the following year, with 38 teams from across states, Union territories, and other regions participating.
For 2025-26, the tournament kicked off on October 15, with 16 matches starting each day. Get the current points table standings and net run rates throughout the season in our blog.
Elite Group A Points Table
| Rank | Team | P | W | L | NR | Pts | NRR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Vidarbha | 5 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 25 | +0.756 |
| 2 | Andhra | 5 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 22 | +1.380 |
| 3 | Jharkhand | 5 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 18 | -0.016 |
| 4 | Uttar Pradesh | 5 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 17 | +1.041 |
| 5 | Baroda | 5 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 9 | +0.066 |
| 6 | Odisha | 5 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 7 | -0.185 |
| 7 | Tamil Nadu | 5 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 7 | -1.002 |
| 8 | Nagaland | 5 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 1 | -1.593 |
Elite Group B Points Table
| Rank | Team | P | W | L | NR | Pts | NRR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Karnataka | 5 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 21 | +1.747 |
| 2 | Maharashtra | 5 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 18 | +0.427 |
| 3 | Madhya Pradesh | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 18 | +0.147 |
| 4 | Saurashtra | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 13 | +0.686 |
| 5 | Goa | 5 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 11 | +0.043 |
| 6 | Punjab | 5 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 11 | -1.497 |
| 7 | Kerala | 5 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 8 | -0.059 |
| 8 | Chandigarh | 5 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 1 | -0.329 |
Elite Group C Points Table
| Rank | Team | P | W | L | NR | Pts | NRR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bengal | 5 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 23 | +0.473 |
| 2 | Services | 5 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 19 | +1.360 |
| 3 | Haryana | 5 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 18 | -0.050 |
| 4 | Uttarakhand | 5 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 16 | +0.188 |
| 5 | Gujarat | 5 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 15 | +0.443 |
| 6 | Railways | 5 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 11 | +1.100 |
| 7 | Tripura | 5 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 6 | +0.708 |
| 8 | Assam | 5 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 4 | -1.347 |
Elite Group D Points Table
| Rank | Team | P | W | L | NR | Pts | NRR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mumbai | 5 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 24 | +1.528 |
| 2 | Jammu & Kashmir | 5 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 20 | +1.321 |
| 3 | Rajasthan | 5 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 13 | +1.320 |
| 4 | Hyderabad | 5 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 13 | +0.927 |
| 5 | Chhattisgarh | 5 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 13 | -0.549 |
| 6 | Delhi | 5 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 8 | +0.956 |
| 7 | Puducherry | 5 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 5 | +0.445 |
| 8 | Himachal Pradesh | 5 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 5 | -0.340 |
Plate Group Points Table
| Rank | Team | P | W | L | NR | Pts | NRR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Manipur | 5 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 20 | +0.201 |
| 2 | Bihar | 5 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 16 | +0.274 |
| 3 | Sikkim | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 15 | +1.495 |
| 4 | Meghalaya | 5 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 15 | +1.017 |
| 5 | Mizoram | 5 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 9 | +0.563 |
| 6 | Arunachal Pradesh | 5 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 0 | +0.177 |
How Does Ranji Trophy Elite 2025-26 Points Table Work
Here is the simple breakdown of the Ranji Trophy Elite 2025-26 points table works.
- The winning team will receive 6 points for each win.
- A win by an innings or by 10 wickets earns a bonus point, bringing the total to 7 points.
- If a team gains a first-innings lead but doesn’t win the match, the team will receive 3 points.
- A draw where the team has the first-innings lead will grant 1 point.
- A no-result or abandoned match will award 1 point to each side.
- A loss or a draw without a first-innings will get no points.
Format of Ranji Trophy Elite 2025-26
In the Elite Group, 32 teams are divided into four groups of eight teams each. Each team will play each other in its group once during the league stage. The top two teams from each Elite group advance to the quarter-finals, bringing the total to eight teams competing in the knockout phase.
In the quarterfinals, each winning team will play in the semifinals. The semi-finals will start on February 15, with the winners facing the final battle to become the champion of this tournament.
| Day | Match No. | Match | Venue | Time (IST) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Friday, February 6 – Tuesday, February 10 | 1st Quarter-Final | TBC vs TBC (A1 v C2) | TBC | 09:30 AM |
| Friday, February 6 – Tuesday, February 10 | 2nd Quarter-Final | TBC vs TBC (B1 v D2) | TBC | 09:30 AM |
| Friday, February 6 – Tuesday, February 10 | 3rd Quarter-Final | TBC vs TBC (C1 v A2) | TBC | 09:30 AM |
| Friday, February 6 – Tuesday, February 10 | 4th Quarter-Final | TBC vs TBC (D1 v B2) | TBC | 09:30 AM |
| Sunday, February 15 – Thursday, February 19 | 1st Semi-Final | TBC vs TBC | TBC | 09:30 AM |
| Sunday, February 15 – Thursday, February 19 | 2nd Semi-Final | TBC vs TBC | TBC | 09:30 AM |
| Tuesday, February 24 – Saturday, February 28 | Final | TBC vs TBC | TBC | 09:30 AM |
Conclusion: Vidarbha and Services Lead Their Respective Groups
The Ranji Trophy Elite 2025-26 season has begun with intense competition among 32 teams across four groups. Early results show Vidarbha and Services leading their respective groups with their wins. As teams battle through the league stage for quarter-final spots, the focus will remain on discipline, strategy, and adaptability to secure a place in India’s most prestigious domestic cricket championship.
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