India made history by winning their second consecutive ICC Men's T20 World Cup title and their third overall after defeating New Zealand in the 2026 final. India became the first team to defend the T20 World Cup title successfully while achieving their first World Cup victory on home territory.

Shivam Dube performed unexpected actions which attracted public attention at the Narendra Modi Stadium where the Indian team celebrated their historic victory. Dube, who is 32 years old, took a train to Mumbai after the stadium filled with fans chanting his name.

Dube chose to travel by train because all flights from Ahmedabad to Mumbai were fully booked after the final match. Dube and his wife Anjum together with a friend purchased tickets for the AC 3-tier coach of the Ahmedabad-Mumbai Sayaji Express. The all-rounder wanted to go home to see his four-year-old son Ayaan and two-year-old daughter Mehwish.

Dube created a travel plan to protect his identity from fans who might recognize him. He used a cap and mask together with a full-sleeved T-shirt to conceal his identity while he boarded the train. Dube remained in his car until five minutes before the 5:10 AM train departure time when he ran to the platform to enter the coach.

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Shivam Dube’s secret train ride ends smoothly in Mumbai

The cricketer entered the room and went to the top berth to cover his body with a railway blanket which made him invisible. At one point, even the ticket checker passed by without recognising him, thanks to his disguise. Dube later confessed that he felt anxious about being detected when he left the train at the Mumbai station.

Dube needed police help at the station exit because he wanted to avoid the chaos of the main area but his exit path led to two police officers who remained at that spot. The Indian all-rounder who finished the tournament successfully completed his train journey which ended in an unexpected way.

Dube helped India win the championship by scoring 235 runs across the tournament with a batting average of 39 and a strike rate of 169 which included his vital final match performance that allowed India to achieve a score above 250 runs.

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.

Indian opening batter Yashasvi Jaiswal is busy with domestic cricket, while he took a stunning catch at the slip during the fourth innings of the Mumbai vs Karnataka match in the Quarterfinal of the Ranji Trophy 2025-26.

Mumbai set a 325-run fourth innings target for Karnataka, while Karnataka opener KL Rahul and skipper-cum-the no.3 batter Devdutt Padikkal had a brilliant 84-run partnership for the second wicket.

Yashasvi Jaiswal grabbed stunning catch to dismiss Karnataka captain Devdutt Padikkal

The off-spinner Tanush Kotian provided the key breakthrough for Mumbai by dismissing Devdutt Padikkal, while the full credit of that wicket goes to Yashasvi Jaiswal. Jaiswal was at the slip, while Padikkal played a shot, but the ball had an outside edge to travel to the slip fielder. It was a matter of an instant reaction, and the slip fielder Jaiswal stunningly grabbed that opportunity after timely moving to his low left position. Padikkal was dismissed for 39 runs, as Karnataka were battling at 96/2. 

What a catch. What a moment in the match 🔥

Yashasvi Jaiswal pulls off a one-handed stunner in slip to get the big wicket of Devdutt Padikkal 🙌

The celebrations say it all 👌

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— BCCI Domestic (@BCCIdomestic) February 8, 2026

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Mumbai fighting after trailing in first innings

After scoring five runs in the first innings of the match, Yashasvi Jaiswal scored 36 off 43 balls with four fours and two sixes. 

In the first innings, while Mumbai were bowled out for only 120 runs, where Akhil Herwadkar scored a valuable 60 runs, Karnataka replied with 173 all out, majorly thanks to the opener Mayank Agarwal's 90-run knock. 

In their second innings, Mumbai scored 377 runs to set the challenging 325-run fourth innings target for Karnataka. While Akash Anand scored 70 and Musheer Khan scored 49 runs, lower-order batters Tanush Kotian (48*) and Tushar Deshpande (47) had a crucial 89-run partnership for the ninth wicket, with both batters scoring important 40s. 

Mumbai cricket is hit by a major blow, as the former India captain and one of their mainstays has informed the Mumbai Cricket Association (MCA) about his unavailability for the remaining part of the red-ball season. The news broke out on the Saturday (January 17) morning.

Mumbai is scheduled to play two more Ranji Trophy 2025-26 matches. First, they will play against Hyderabad in an away fixture on January 22–25, and then against Delhi at the MCA-BKC ground from January 29 to February 1. Mumbai will have to play these two matches without the service of Ajinkya Rahane.

According to media reports, Rahane, 37, pulled himself out of the contests, citing 'personal reasons'; the MCA confirmed on Saturday. MCA is expected to announce the squad ahead of the Hyderabad match soon. Now, the team officials will have to select the team without Rahane.

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Ajinkya Rahane will not feature for Mumbai in the remaining Ranji Trophy 2025-26 season

The experienced Indian batter has been a key figure for the Mumbai cricket team for the past two seasons and has not featured for the Indian national team since July 2023. In the ongoing domestic season, Rahane's form remains below par according to his standard. In the upcoming Indian Premier League (IPL) season, the right-handed batter is all set to play for Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) for the second consecutive season.

Rahane claimed a half-century in his previous appearance for Mumbai, scoring an unbeaten 72 against Rajasthan in the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy. In the same tournament, Rahane remained unbeaten for 95 during a match against Odisha on December 8. But he won the recently held Vijay Hazare Trophy.

The 28-year-old Indian cricketer Sarfaraz Khan set a new List A record by an Indian during the Mumbai vs Punjab match in the Elite Group C of the Vijay Hazare Trophy 2025-26 on Thursday night (January 8). 

Shreyas Iyer-led Mumbai chose to field first after winning the toss in the match in Jaipur. While Punjab were all out for only 216 runs in 45.1 overs, Mumbai were bowled out for only 215 runs in 26.2 overs, as Punjab won the match by one run to end Group C as the points table leader (24 points), while Mumbai finished in the second position (20 points). 

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Sarfaraz Khan records fastest List A fifty by an Indian 

Coming to bat at no.3, Sarfaraz Khan slammed a 15-ball fifty with six fours and four sixes, as his batting made the chase very comfortable for Mumbai. It was the fastest fifty by an Indian in List A cricket history. The previous record was a 16-ball fifty by Abhijit Kale from Maharashtra (vs Baroda in 1995) and Atit Sheth from Baroda (vs Chhattisgarh in 2021). 

Sarfaraz scored 62 runs off just 20 balls with seven fours and five sixes, while captain Shreyas Iyer scored 45 runs off 34 balls with four fours and two sixes.   

Mumbai were once batting at 212/6, with just five runs away from the victory. However, they lost their last four wickets only for three runs, and Punjab stunned with a one-run victory. 

Gurnoor Brar won Player of the Match award

The 25-year-old Punjab right-arm fast bowler Gurnoor Brar won the Player of the Match award for his four wickets, as he had the bowling figures of 10-1-57-4. Also, the leg-spinner Mayank Markande got four wickets with the bowling figures of 5.2-0-31-4, including taking the last two wickets along with set batters Sarfaraz Khan and skipper Shreyas Iyer.

In the Punjab innings, Anmolpreet Singh (57) and Ramandeep Singh (72) scored crucial half-centuries to help the team to score 200+ total. Among the Mumbai bowlers, Musheer Khan got three wickets (9.1-0-37-3). 

Mumbai, in their fourth match of the ongoing Vijay Hazare Trophy (VHT 2025-26), piled up runs against Goa (Mumbai vs Goa) at the Jaipuriya Vidhyalaya Ground in Jaipur, thanks to a blistering knock from Sarfaraz Khan, who registered 157 off 75 in the first innings. 

Ahead of the IPL 2026 season, Khan, who was known for his technical batting skills, which were suitable for multi-day format matches, has changed his batting style massively. Instead of batting with a low strike rate, the batter has been performing with a typical T20-style approach for the last few weeks. Along with losing a significant amount of weight, the Mumbai-born has developed his batting approach as well.

Mumbai went to play against Goa after winning back-to-back three matches in their first three VHT 2025-26 games. On paper, the star-studded lineup of Mumbai is looking much stronger than their opposition for today's match. Without the service of Rohit Sharma, who played the first two matches for the team, Mumbai claimed a massive total of 444 runs in 50 overs, losing only 8 wickets. 

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Sarfaraz Khan got stormy century in the Vijay Hazare Trophy for Mumbai 

Khan has been in fine form since the beginning of the tournament. He bagged a half-century against Uttarakhand on December 26. During a Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy 2025 match against Assam on December 2, Sarfaraz remained unbeaten after scoring 100 in just 47 balls and claimed the Man of the Match award. 

Today, against Goa, he showcased his stunning hitting skills by smashing as many as 14 sixes and nine 4s. He scored runs at a brilliant strike rate of 209.33 to help Mumbai post the gigantic total. Sarfaraz came out to bat at number four after Mumbai lost Yashasvi Jaiswal for 46 runs in the 21st over of the innings. The right-handed batter took only 56 balls to complete the century. With his brother Musheer Khan, Sarfaraz stitched a 93-run stand in just 10 overs. 

Mumbai continues their winning march in the ongoing Vijay Hazare Trophy 2025-26 (VHT 2025-26) as they have picked up their third consecutive victory on Monday, defeating Chattisgarh at the Jaipuriya Vidhyalaya Ground in Jaipur. While chasing a target of 143 runs, Angkrish Raghuvanshi played a commanding innings.

After the match, the young top-order batter shared his experiences so far in the ongoing contest. In the previous two games, he got the opportunity to pitch with the former India captain Rohit Sharma, who scored a century against Sikkim as well. Sharma and Raghuvanshi stitched a strong 141-run partnership in the Mumbai vs Sikkim VHT 2025-26 match. Raghuvanshi said that out of those 141 runs, he added only 40, as he was enjoying watching Sharma's flawless batting from the non-striker's end.

"Out of the 141 runs, I got only 40, so it was just so much fun. I was mostly giving him singles and watching from the non-striker’s end, and it honestly felt like a movie," said Mumbai opener Angkrish Raghuvanshi.

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VIDEO | Vijay Hazare Trophy: Mumbai opener Angkrish Raghuvanshi, reflecting on his 141-run opening-wicket partnership with Rohit Sharma against Sikkim, said, “Out of the 141 runs, I got only 40, so it was just so much fun. I was mostly giving him singles and watching from the… pic.twitter.com/EI52maJaWn

— Press Trust of India (@PTI_News) December 29, 2025

In their previous match, which was against Uttarakhand, the emerging cricketer suffered a scary injury, for which he was rushed to hospital on Friday. According to media reports, Raghuvanshi suffered a concussion and an injury below the neck following a heavy fall while attempting a difficult catch during the match. Talking about the incident, the cricketer said, "Just lots of medicine and lots of rest, and that’s it. All thanks to our physio, Dr. Suresh Kumar. I had a bad fall, but he was with me throughout, and I feel much better now."

Today, when Mumbai was chasing the less competitive target, the 21-year-old scored 68 off 66 balls with maturity. During this knock, he smashed six fours and two sixes. Eventually, Mumbai won their third match in just 24 overs to seal a 9-wicket win.

After a blistering century in Mumbai's opening match for the Vijay Hazare Trophy 2025-26 season (VHT 2025-26), Rohit Sharma returned with a golden duck in the second match. Rohit played a pull shot during the Mumbai vs. Uttarakhand match, which ended in the fielder's palm. The opener had to walk back to the pavilion without scoring a single run.

Fans at the Sawai Mansingh Stadium in Jaipur left disappointed because of the early departure of the batter. Later, from the gallery, fans expressed their anger at the fielder who took the catch to dismiss Rohit Sharma. A video of angry fans is now going viral on social media platforms. On the sixth ball of the first over of today's match, Rohit unleashed his trademark pull shot against Devendra Bora's short pitch.

After making connections with the bat, the ball got the elevation. Jagmohan Nagarkoti, who was near the boundary line, was somehow able to grab the ball. Thus, Rohit returned with a golden duck. 

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Watch how fans are showing their anger on the fielder who took Rohit Sharma's catch 

Rohit Sharma’s fans showed anger toward Jagmohan Nagarkoti when he came near the boundary line while fielding, after taking Rohit’s catch.😂 pic.twitter.com/oVTpDzLNGz

— 𝐑𝐮𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐢𝐢⁴⁵ (@rushiii_12) December 26, 2025

In their previous match against Sikkim, Rohit played a match-winning 155 (94)-run knock in front of a full-house gallery. During the 94-ball innings, the right-handed batter smashed 18 boundaries and 9 sixes. Mumbai won the match by 8 wickets.

Sikkim went to bat first and registered 236/7 in their 50-overs limit. Ashish Thapa, with 79 runs, was the best performer with the bat for Sikkim. Though, Thapa's effort went in vain as Mumbai won the match with ease. 

In the Super League Group B encounter of the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy 2025-26, Mumbai beat Haryana after recording their highest SMAT chase, thanks to Yashasvi Jaiswal's powerful century. Also, Sarfaraz Khan played a crucial knock in that historic victory for Mumbai. 

After Mumbai chose to field first at the DY Patil Academy in Ambi on Sunday (December 14) morning, Haryana scored 234/3 in 20 overs. In reply, Mumbai chased down the target in 17.3 overs after losing six wickets, as Mumbai won the match by four wickets with 15 balls remaining. 

Captain Ankit Kumar and Nishant Sindhu played powerful knocks in the first innings, while they had a 110-run partnership for the second wicket. While the opener Ankit scored 89 off 42 balls with 10 fours and six sixes, Nishant scored 63 not out off 38 balls with four fours and three sixes. 

In the late innings, Samant Jhakar scored 31 off 14 balls (two fours and three sixes) before getting retired out, while Sumit Kumar scored 16 not out off four balls, as he slammed four fours. 

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Yashasvi Jaiswal recorded his 4th T20 century

In reply, Mumbai openers Yashasvi Jaiswal and Ajinkya Rahane had a 53-run partnership in 19 balls. After Rahane was dismissed for 21 off 10 balls with two fours and one six, Jaiswal and Sarfaraz Khan had an 88-run partnership for the second wicket. Sarfaraz scored 64 off 25 balls with nine fours and three sixes. 

Although Mumbai were losing wickets regularly after the dismissal of Sarfaraz, Jaiswal continued his powerful batting to maintain the confident chase. The left-handed opening batter slammed his fourth T20 century in 48 balls, as he scored 101 off 50 balls before getting out, where Mumbai were just seven runs behind the target. Jaiswal hit 16 fours and one six in that memorable T20 knock.

Mumbai recorded 2nd highest successful SMAT chase, record SMAT chase for team

While Mumbai chased down the 235-run target, they are just behind the record SMAT chase. At the same venue, just two days ago, Jharkhand recorded the successful chase of a 236-run target against Punjab. 

An eventful third over for Tanush Kotian as Mumbai skipper Shardul Thakur utilized 2 DRS to review two back-to-back wide calls. Taking a couple of DRS in two consecutive deliveries, that too for reviewing wide decisions, is not a regular sight in a cricket match. But Thakur dared to do that, and he got some success as well. 

The Super League stage of the ongoing Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy (SMAT 2025) T20 tournament. For the 132nd match of the contest, Mumbai faced Hyderabad at the Maharashtra Cricket Association Stadium on the evening of December 12. Mumbai had a challenging day with the bat, as they scored only 131 runs in the first innings of the match. 

Hyderabad started the run chase with confidence. Aman Rao and Tanmay Agarwal, openers of Hyderabad, took the game away from Mumbai. To break the partnership, Mumbai was looking for some magical moments. During the 8th over of the second innings, when those two openers were batting without any trouble, Thakur decided to use back-to-back reviews to overturn the umpire's decision. 

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Shardul Thakur two back-to-back DRS to review wide calls

On the second ball of the over, Tanush Kotian, a Mumbai spinner, delivered the ball away from the right-handed batter. The batter tried to play a cut shot but failed to connect. The umpire instantly spread his arms to call it a wide. The unhappy Mumbai skipper signaled to take a review. After reviewing the delivery, the third umpire overruled the wide call; Shardul Thakur led Mumbai to get their DRS on point. 

On the very next delivery, the ball was on the leg side; both batter and keeper missed that. The umpire again called for a wide, and Shardul again took a DRS. But this time, the third umpire approved the on-field umpire's call. Mumbai lost a DRS. Eventually, Hyderabad won the match by 9 wickets in 11.5 overs. Agarwal got 75, the highest score of the match.