Ranji Trophy Winners List: Champions of the Last Decade (2015–2026)

Jammu & Kashmir won their first Ranji Trophy championship in the 2025-26 Final by lifting the trophy at the D.R. Bendre Cricket Stadium and they triumphed over eight-time champions Karnataka in a classic contest. The victory marked the end of a 67-year wait and stands as the biggest achievement in the region’s domestic cricket journey.

Under the leadership of Paras Dogra, J&K piled up a massive 584 in the first innings, with Shubham Pundir scoring a crucial 121. Their bowlers then ensured complete control of the match. Auqib Nabi delivered a decisive five-wicket haul in the final and finished the season as the tournament’s leading wicket-taker with 60 wickets. Along with him, Qamran Iqbal, Abdul Samad, and Shubham Pundir played important roles in this historic season. J&K sealed the title through a dominant 291-run first-innings lead.  

Former India cricketer Ravichandran Ashwin congratulated the team and praised the importance of the Ranji Trophy in shaping international cricketers. He wrote, "It has paved the way for cricketers like Jaydev, Harsh Dubey (India A), Rajat Patidar, Karun Nair, and Axar Patel to play for India in whites. In time J&k would also be seeing representations from this championship-winning side." His message underlined how domestic success often leads to national recognition.

He further added, "Saurashtra, Vidharba, Madhya Pradesh, Gujarat and now J & K have won the Ranji Trophy over the last decade. These teams have found a way to prepare well with a unified goal in mind as a team.. This serves as a reminder once again for cricketers from the rest of the country that if they stand together and play united with a Ranji trophy title as a goal, they or at least their teammates, can go on to play for the country." He did not mention Karnataka & Mumbai because they have always been hunting the title down consistently. 

List of Ranji Trophy winners in the last decade

1. Vidarbha (2017–19, 2024–25)

Vidarbha have established themselves as a modern powerhouse with three titles in the last decade. In 2024–25, they defeated Kerala in the final based on a 37-run first-innings lead. Earlier, they beat Saurashtra by 78 runs in 2018–19 and secured their maiden title in 2017–18 by defeating Delhi by 9 wickets.

Their recent success was powered by Harsh Dubey, who set a season record with 69 wickets in 2024–25, and Yash Rathod, who scored 960 runs. The 2018–19 triumph saw Wasim Jaffer scoring over 1,000 runs, while Aditya Sarwate’s 11-wicket haul in the final remains one of the most memorable performances in Ranji history.

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2. Mumbai (2015–16, 2023–24)

Mumbai, the most decorated team in tournament history with 42 titles, added two more crowns in this decade. In 2023–24, they defeated Vidarbha by 169 runs in the final at Wankhede Stadium. In 2015–16, they crushed Saurashtra by an innings and 21 runs to reclaim the trophy.

Shreyas Iyer had a massive 1,321-run season in 2015–16. For the 2023-24 season, the team was led by Ajinkya Rahane, while Musheer Khan was the star player with a crucial hundred in the final. Shardul Thakur’s brilliance with bat and ball added more strength to the team.

3. Saurashtra (2019–20, 2022–23)

Saurashtra lifted their maiden title in 2019–20 by taking a 44-run first-innings lead over Bengal in the final. They proved their dominance again in 2022–23 by defeating Bengal by 9 wickets at Eden Gardens. These wins established them as one of the strongest sides of the decade.

Captain Jaydev Unadkat was the leading bowler with 67 wickets in the 2019–20 season. Arpit Vasavada played consistently under pressure and Sheldon Jackson was a major contributor with the bat. Their well-rounded side was instrumental in both title runs.

4. Madhya Pradesh (2021–22)

Madhya Pradesh captured their first Ranji Trophy in 2021–22 by defeating Mumbai by 6 wickets in the final. Under coach Chandrakant Pandit, the team built a massive first-innings lead that laid the foundation for victory. It was a landmark achievement for the state.

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Yash Dubey, Shubham Sharma, and Rajat Patidar scored centuries in the final to overpower Mumbai’s total. Patidar hit the winning runs to seal the historic triumph. The season elevated several players into national recognition.

5. Gujarat (2016–17)

Gujarat made history in 2016–17 by winning their maiden title after a thrilling final against Mumbai. They chased a record 312 runs on the final day to win by 5 wickets. The victory remains one of the most dramatic moments in Ranji history.

Captain Parthiv Patel was ahead of his game as he scored a brilliant 143 in the final hunt. Season high run-scorer Priyank Panchal ended with 1,310 runs and Jasprit Bumrah signaled his potential early on. Together they combined to produce a fabulous championship-winning effort. 

6. COVID-19 Interruption (2020–21)

The 2020–21 Ranji Trophy season was cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic. It was the only time in the tournament’s long history that the competition did not take place. The event returned in the following season, continuing its rich legacy.