5 Teams With Most Ranji Trophy Titles

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Vidarbha secure their third Ranji Trophy title [Source: @RcbianOfficial/x.com]Vidarbha secure their third Ranji Trophy title [Source: @RcbianOfficial/x.com]

The Ranji Trophy 2024-25 season wrapped up with Vidarbha lifting their third title after beating Kerala in the final. The win in Nagpur once again proved that they are no longer underdogs in domestic cricket.

The Ranji Trophy, which started way back in 1934-35 has seen plenty of teams rise and fall but only a handful have managed to dominate over the years.

Some teams have built legacies, some have had golden runs and others are just starting to leave their mark. Let’s take a look at the teams with the most Ranji Trophy titles.

5. Vidarbha – 3 Titles

Vidarbha has won 3 Ranji Trophy titles [Source: @Saabir_Saabu01/x.com]Vidarbha has won 3 Ranji Trophy titles [Source: @Saabir_Saabu01/x.com]

Vidarbha may not have the longest history of winning titles but in recent years, they have shown they are here to stay. Their first taste of glory came in 2017-18 when Faiz Fazal led them to a famous win over Delhi. And they didn’t stop there. They successfully defended their title in 2018-19 and proved that they weren’t a one-season wonder.

Now, in 2024-25, they’ve done it again. This time, they took down Kerala to grab their third title. From a team that once struggled in domestic cricket to one that has now won three titles in just eight seasons, Vidarbha is a force to be reckoned with. If they keep this up, they could climb even higher in this list soon.

4. Baroda & Madhya Pradesh – 5 Titles Each

Baroda and Madhya Pradesh have won 5 Ranji Trophy titles each [Source: @CricCrazyJohns, @sachin_rt/x.com]Baroda and Madhya Pradesh have won 5 Ranji Trophy titles each [Source: @CricCrazyJohns, @sachin_rt/x.com]

Baroda and Madhya Pradesh share the fourth spot with five titles each. Baroda was a powerhouse back in the day. Legends like Vijay Hazare and Irfan Pathan played for them, and they dominated domestic cricket in the mid-1900s. They won their first title in 1942-43 and went on to win four more with their last win coming in 2000-01.

On the other hand, Madhya Pradesh dominated Ranji Trophy cricket under the name Holkar before. They were a powerhouse in the late 1940s and early 1950s, winning four titles between 1945 and 1955. With a squad featuring some of the best cricketers of that era, Holkar was one of the strongest teams in domestic cricket.

After the name change, Madhya Pradesh had to wait a long time for another title. It finally came in 2021-22 when they defeated Mumbai in the final. Now, with five titles in total (including the Holkar era), they continue to be a competitive force in Indian domestic cricket.

3. Delhi – 7 Titles

Delhi has won 7 Ranji Trophy titles [Source: @Akshu_Yadav4/x.com]Delhi has won 7 Ranji Trophy titles [Source: @Akshu_Yadav4/x.com]

Delhi has always been a strong force in Indian cricket. With seven titles to their name, they have had their fair share of success. Their best phase came between the late ‘70s and mid-80s when they won four titles in six years.

Names like Bishan Singh Bedi, Mohinder Amarnath, Virender Sehwag, Gautam Gambhir and Virat Kohli have all been part of Delhi’s rich Ranji history. While they haven’t been as dominant in recent years with their last win coming in 2007-08, they still remain one of the most competitive teams in the tournament.

2. Karnataka – 8 Titles

Karnataka has won 8 Ranji Trophy titles [Source: @CricketopiaCom/x.com]Karnataka has won 8 Ranji Trophy titles [Source: @CricketopiaCom/x.com]

Karnataka has been a consistent force in domestic cricket. With eight titles, they are second on the all-time list. Their first Ranji Trophy win came in 1973-74 and since then, they have produced some of India’s best cricketers.

From Rahul Dravid and Anil Kumble to KL Rahul and Mayank Agarwal, Karnataka has been a breeding ground for top-class talent. Their last title came in 2014-15 and while they haven’t won since, they are always in the mix as one of the strongest teams in the competition.

1. Mumbai – 42 Titles

Mumbai has won 42 Ranji Trophy titles [Source: @sachin_rt/x.com]Mumbai has won 42 Ranji Trophy titles [Source: @sachin_rt/x.com]

No surprises here! Mumbai is the undisputed king of the Ranji Trophy. With 42 titles, they are miles ahead of everyone else. Their dominance started right from the early days of the tournament and they have never really slowed down.

Mumbai has always been a cricketing powerhouse, producing legends like Sunil Gavaskar, Dilip Vengsarkar, Sachin Tendulkar, Rohit Sharma, Zaheer Khan and Ajinkya Rahane. Their ability to step up in big matches and their never-give-up attitude make them a team like no other. Their most recent Ranji title win came in 2023-24 when they defeated Vidarbha to reclaim their crown.