The first round of Ranji Trophy 2025-26 starts on Wednesday (October 15) – here's where to watch the Ranji Trophy matches live on TV and digital platforms.
How many teams will play in Ranji Trophy 2025-26?
The 91st edition of India's premier first-class competition will be played between October 15 and February 24.
Thirty-two teams divided into four Elite Groups (A, B, C, and D) will compete for the title, while the lower tier – the Plate League – will have six more teams.
Vidarbha enter the tournament as the defending champions, having defeated Kerala in last season's final.
Find the full list of Ranji Trophy 2025-26 groups here.
Ranji Trophy 2025-26 team news
14-year-old Vaibhav Suryavanshi has been named Bihar's vice-captain, while IPL breakout star Priyansh Arya received his maiden Ranji Trophy call-up for Delhi. Veteran all-rounder Jalaj Saxena has switched allegiance from Kerala to Maharashtra.
He is not the only player to have switched to Maharashtra, as Prithvi Shaw has also moved out of Mumbai in the hope of turning around his fortunes.
Find the full Ranji Trophy 2025-26 squads here.
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Ranji Trophy 2025-26: Where to watch live on TV channels and live streaming platforms?
Where to watch in India
The Ranji Trophy 2025-26 will be telecast live on the Star Sports Khel TV channel in India, while live streaming for the match is available on the Jio Hotstar app and its website.
Where to watch in the UK
Details will be added when available.
Where to watch in rest of the world
Details will be added when available.
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