The Buchi Babu Invitational Tournament 2025 begins on August 17: follow the live scores and match updates from Round 1 here.
The Buchi Babu tournament is an invitational competition that began as a memorial tournament in 1909/10. For several years, the tournament has served as preparation for players ahead of the domestic season. In 2023, the tournament returned after a six-year hiatus, with Hyderabad beating Chattisgarh in the final last season.
Also read: Buchi Babu Tournament 2025 squads: Full team lists and injury updates
Buchi Babu Tournament 2025: Which matches will be played in round 1?
The three-day matches will be played from August 18 to 20
TNCA President’s XI vs HPCA, Gojan College A Ground
TNCA XI vs Mumbai, Gojan College B Ground
Chhattisgarh vs Maharashtra, Gurunanak College
Jammu & Kashmir vs Indian Railways, MRF-Pachiyappa’s
Odisha vs Baroda, CPT IP
Haryana vs Bengal, AM Jain College
MPCA vs Jharkhand, SRM College
Hyderabad vs Punjab, Murugappa Ground
Buchi Babu Tournament 2025, Round 1, Day 1: Live scores and updates
The 2025 edition of the All India Buchi Babu Invitational Cricket Tournament will be organised by the Tamil Nadu Cricket Association TNCA from August 18 to September 9, across multiple venues in Chennai. Here are the squads of all teams.
Teenager Ayush Mhatre to lead Mumbai
Mhatre, 18 years old, has been named captain of the Mumbai side for the tournament. The squad also includes India international Sarfaraz Khan and his younger brother Musheer.
Out-of-favour India Test opener Prithvi Shaw has been named in a Maharashtra squad for the first time since his switch from Mumbai earlier this season. Read more here.
Welcome to the coverage of Round 1 of the Buchi Babu Tournament
All 16 teams will be in action, with defending champions Hyderabad taking on Punjab in the first round. Several India internationals will be participating across the tournament. You'll find all the live scores and updates from day one right here.
