Ranji Trophy Winners: Jammu Kashmir's 1st Title After 67 Years

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: Vidarbha2023-24: Mumbai2022-23: Saurashtra2021-22: Madhya Pradesh2020-21: Cancelled due to pandemic2019-20: Saurashtra2018-19: Vidarbha2017-18: Vidarbha2016-17: 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: Mumbai2014-15: Karnataka2013-14: Karnataka2012-13: Mumbai2011-12: Rajasthan2010-11: Rajasthan2009-10: Mumbai2008-09: Mumbai2007-08: Delhi2006-07: 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 Pradesh2004-05: Railways2003-04: Mumbai2002-03: Mumbai2001-02: Railways2000-01: Baroda1999-00: Mumbai1998-99: Karnataka1997-98: Karnataka1996-97: Mumbai

This storied list reflects India's cricketing heartbeat, where state pride fuels national talent pipelines.