Ranji Trophy 2025: Full Schedule, Teams, Venue, and Live Streaming
The Ranji Trophy 2025 will resume on January 23, 2025. After a two-month break, India’s top red-ball cricket tournament will return. This season is expected to get much attention. Several senior Indian cricketers, including Rohit Sharma and Rishabh Pant, will play in the early rounds. So will Yashasvi Jaiswal, Shubman Gill, and Ravindra Jadeja.
However, Virat Kohli, the former Indian captain, will miss Delhi’s opening match due to a neck sprain. Kohli is expected to recover in time to play Delhi’s second match, scheduled for January 30, 2025.
Here’s what you need to know about the 2025 Ranji Trophy. It covers the schedule, timing, teams, venues, and live streaming.
When Does the Ranji Trophy 2025 Start?
The Ranji Trophy 2025 will start on Thursday, January 23. Maharashtra will play Baroda in the opening match. The tournament will use the traditional four-day match format. This will allow time for strategic play.
The Plate League final between Goa and Nagaland will run from January 23 to 26, 2025.
- Match Start Time: 9:30 AM IST
- Toss Time: 9:00 AM IST
Ranji Trophy 2025 Schedule
| Matches | Group | Venues | Date | Time (IST) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maharashtra vs Baroda | Elite, Group A | Nasik | 23-Jan-25 | 9:30 AM |
| Mumbai vs Jammu & Kashmir | Elite, Group A | Mumbai | 23-Jan-25 | 9:30 AM |
| Meghalaya vs Odisha | Elite, Group A | Shillong | 23-Jan-25 | 9:30 AM |
| Tripura vs Services | Elite, Group A | Agartala | 23-Jan-25 | 9:30 AM |
| Gujarat vs Uttarakhand | Elite, Group B | Ahmedabad | 23-Jan-25 | 9:30 AM |
| Hyderabad vs Himachal Pradesh | Elite, Group B | Hyderabad | 23-Jan-25 | 9:30 AM |
| Puducherry vs Andhra | Elite, Group B | Puducherry | 23-Jan-25 | 9:30 AM |
| Rajasthan vs Vidarbha | Elite, Group B | Jaipur | 23-Jan-25 | 9:30 AM |
| Karnataka vs Punjab | Elite, Group C | - | 23-Jan-25 | 9:30 AM |
| Bengal vs Haryana | Elite, Group C | Kalyani | 23-Jan-25 | 9:30 AM |
| Bihar vs Uttar Pradesh | Elite, Group C | Patna | 23-Jan-25 | 9:30 AM |
| Kerala vs Madhya Pradesh | Elite, Group C | Thumba | 23-Jan-25 | 9:30 AM |
| Assam vs Railways | Elite, Group C | Guwahati | 23-Jan-25 | 9:30 AM |
| Tamil Nadu vs Chandigarh | Elite, Group D | Salem | 23-Jan-25 | 9:30 AM |
| Jharkhand vs Chhattisgarh | Elite, Group D | Jamshedpur | 23-Jan-25 | 9:30 AM |
| Saurashtra vs Delhi | Elite, Group D | Rajkot | 23-Jan-25 | 9:30 AM |
| Baroda vs Jammu & Kashmir | Elite, Group A | Vadodara | 30-Jan-25 | 9:30 AM |
| Maharashtra vs Tripura | Elite, Group A | Solapur | 30-Jan-25 | 9:30 AM |
| Mumbai vs Meghalaya | Elite, Group A | Mumbai | 30-Jan-25 | 9:30 AM |
| Odisha vs Services | Elite, Group A | Cuttack | 30-Jan-25 | 9:30 AM |
| Gujarat vs Himachal Pradesh | Elite, Group B | Ahmedabad | 30-Jan-25 | 9:30 AM |
| Vidarbha vs Hyderabad | Elite, Group B | Nagpur | 30-Jan-25 | 9:30 AM |
| Puducherry vs Uttarakhand | Elite, Group B | Puducherry | 30-Jan-25 | 9:30 AM |
| Andhra vs Rajasthan | Elite, Group B | Vizianagaram | 30-Jan-25 | 9:30 AM |
| Karnataka vs Haryana | Elite, Group C | - | 30-Jan-25 | 9:30 AM |
| Bengal vs Punjab | Elite, Group C | Eden Gardens | 30-Jan-25 | 9:30 AM |
| Kerala vs Bihar | Elite, Group C | Thumba | 30-Jan-25 | 9:30 AM |
| Madhya Pradesh vs Uttar Pradesh | Elite, Group C | Indore | 30-Jan-25 | 9:30 AM |
| Saurashtra vs Assam | Elite, Group D | Rajkot | 30-Jan-25 | 9:30 AM |
| Chhattisgarh vs Chandigarh | Elite, Group D | Raipur | 30-Jan-25 | 9:30 AM |
| Railways vs Delhi | Elite, Group D | - | 30-Jan-25 | 9:30 AM |
| Jharkhand vs Tamil Nadu | Elite, Group D | Jamshedpur | 30-Jan-25 | 9:30 AM |
| TBD | 1st Quarter Final | TBD | 08-Feb-25 | - |
| TBD | 2nd Quarter Final | TBD | 08-Feb-25 | - |
| TBD | 3rd Quarter Final | TBD | 08-Feb-25 | - |
| TBD | 4th Quarter Final | TBD | 08-Feb-25 | - |
| TBD | 1st Semi Final | TBD | 17-Feb-25 | - |
| TBD | 2nd Semi Final | TBD | 17-Feb-25 | - |
| TBD | Final | TBD | 26-Feb-25 | - |
Where to Watch the Ranji Trophy 2025 Matches?
Cricket fans in India can catch all the Ranji Trophy 2025 action live online and on television:
Live Streaming
- The JioCinema app and website will stream the matches live for free, starting January 23, 2025.
OTT and TV Broadcast
- Fans can also watch the 2025 Ranji Trophy on Sports 18 Networks. This ensures wide access across India.
Ranji Trophy 2025 Teams
The Ranji Trophy 2025 will feature teams divided into Elite and Plate groups. Here is the complete list of participating teams:
Plate Group
- Nagaland
- Mizoram
- Sikkim
- Manipur
- Arunachal Pradesh
- Goa
Elite Group
- Andhra
- Assam
- Baroda
- Bengal
- Bihar
- Chandigarh
- Chhattisgarh
- Delhi
- Gujarat
- Haryana
- Himachal Pradesh
- Hyderabad
- Jammu & Kashmir
- Jharkhand
- Karnataka
- Kerala
- Madhya Pradesh
- Maharashtra
- Meghalaya
- Mumbai
- Odisha
- Puducherry
- Punjab
- Railways
- Rajasthan
- Saurashtra
- Services
- Tamil Nadu
- Tripura
- Uttar Pradesh
- Uttarakhand
- Vidarbha
Key Players to Watch
Several star players will play in the early rounds. This season is a must-watch for cricket fans. Rohit Sharma, Rishabh Pant, Shubman Gill, and Ravindra Jadeja must perform well.
Virat Kohli’s availability will be closely monitored. He aims to return for Delhi’s second match on January 30, 2025.
The 2025 Ranji Trophy will be an exciting season. It will showcase India’s top cricketing talent. Don’t miss the live action starting January 23, available on JioCinema and Sports 18 Networks. The Ranji Trophy is a cornerstone of Indian domestic cricket. Key players will shine in thrilling matches ahead.
