Jammu & Kashmir scripted fairy-tale history on February 28, claiming their first-ever Ranji Trophy by holding eight-time winners Karnataka to a draw in the 2025-26 final. Captain Paras Dogra’s side leveraged a substantial first-innings advantage to lift the prestigious trophy after 67 long years.
Launched in 1934-35 to honor KS Ranjitsinhji, the tournament has witnessed Mumbai’s unparalleled supremacy with 42 championships. Their debut win against Northern India set the tone for decades of excellence.
Since debuting in 1959-60, Jammu & Kashmir faced heartbreak until this monumental achievement. The final marked a shift, signaling rising powers challenging traditional giants.
Relive every champion since inception, from Mumbai’s dynasty to underdog triumphs:
2025-26: Jammu & Kashmir (first title)
2024-25: Vidarbha
2023-24: Mumbai
2022-23: Saurashtra
2021-22: Madhya Pradesh
2020-21: Cancelled due to pandemic
2019-20: Saurashtra
2018-19: Vidarbha
2017-18: Vidarbha
2016-17: Gujarat
Karnataka’s eight titles, Delhi’s consistent finals appearances, and Rajasthan’s surprise 2010s wins highlight the competition’s unpredictability. Railways and Baroda shone in earlier eras.
2015-16: Mumbai
2014-15: Karnataka
2013-14: Karnataka
2012-13: Mumbai
2011-12: Rajasthan
2010-11: Rajasthan
2009-10: Mumbai
2008-09: Mumbai
2007-08: Delhi
2006-07: Mumbai
Mumbai’s 15-title haul in the 20th century alone cements their legacy, producing legends who defined Indian cricket. Recent decades see diversification, with Vidarbha and Saurashtra emerging strong.
2005-06: Uttar Pradesh
2004-05: Railways
2003-04: Mumbai
2002-03: Mumbai
2001-02: Railways
2000-01: Baroda
1999-00: Mumbai
1998-99: Karnataka
1997-98: Karnataka
1996-97: Mumbai
This storied list reflects India’s cricketing heartbeat, where state pride fuels national talent pipelines.
