The Ranji Trophy 2026–27 season has two parts. The Elite competition has 32 teams. The Plate competition has six teams.
The Elite league runs in two phases. Phase 1 is from 11 October to 5 November 2026. Phase 2 is from 17 January to 4 February 2027. Elite knockouts run from 9 February to 3 March 2027.
The Plate league also starts on 11 October. Its first phase ends on 5 November 2026. Its second phase runs from 17 to 20 January 2027. The Plate final window is 24 to 28 January 2027.
Key Takeaways – Elite has four groups of eight teams. – Plate has one group of six teams. – Each Elite team plays seven league matches. – Each Plate team plays five league matches. – The official BCCI calendar gives phase windows, not every league match pairing.
Ranji Trophy 2026–27 Tournament Overview
Ranji Trophy is India’s senior men’s first-class cricket tournament. Matches use the multi-day format.
The season has a two-phase league. Teams play the first block in October and November. They return for the second block in January and February.
The BCCI schedule puts Elite and Plate in separate competitions. Their dates and knockout paths are not the same.
Ranji Trophy 2026–27 Schedule
The table below shows the confirmed season windows. It does not list match results or changing standings.
Ranji Trophy Elite Schedule
| Stage | Confirmed Dates | Format | Documented Match Count |
|---|---|---|---|
| Phase 1 | 11 Oct–5 Nov 2026 | League matches | Not itemised |
| Phase 2 | 17 Jan–4 Feb 2027 | League matches | Not itemised |
| Quarter-finals | 9 Feb–13 Feb 2027 window | Four matches | 4 |
| Semi-finals | 16 Feb–20 Feb 2027 window | Two matches | 2 |
| Final | 25 Feb–3 Mar 2027 window | One match | 1 |
| Elite total | 11 Oct 2026–3 Mar 2027 | League and knockouts | 119 |
The BCCI format gives seven league matches to each Elite team. Four groups of eight teams produce 112 league matches. The source does not split those 112 matches between the two league phases. The four quarter-finals, two semi-finals and one final bring the Elite total to 119.
The BCCI calendar confirms the knockout window. The exact day and venue for each knockout match can be checked in the BCCI match centre when published.
Ranji Trophy Plate Schedule
| Stage | Confirmed Dates | Format | Documented Match Count |
|---|---|---|---|
| Phase 1 | 11 Oct–5 Nov 2026 | League matches | 12 |
| Phase 2 | 17–20 Jan 2027 | League matches | 3 |
| Plate final | 24–28 Jan 2027 window | One match | 1 |
| Plate total | 11 Oct 2026–28 Jan 2027 | League and final | 16 |
The Plate group has six teams. Each team plays five league matches. That creates 15 league matches. The final makes 16 matches in all.
What The Official Calendar Lists
The BCCI ready reckoner confirms the season windows, groups and match format. It does not provide a full dated list of every league pairing in the document used for this guide.
So this page gives the fixed schedule blocks. It does not fill missing pairings with guesses. A complete pairing list should be added only after the BCCI publishes it.
Ranji Trophy 2026–27 Groups And Teams
The BCCI grouping document lists four Elite groups and one Plate group.
Ranji Trophy Elite Groups
| Elite Group A | Elite Group B | Elite Group C | Elite Group D |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jammu & Kashmir | Karnataka | Bengal | Uttarakhand |
| Madhya Pradesh | Andhra | Jharkhand | Mumbai |
| Vidarbha | Saurashtra | Maharashtra | Haryana |
| Baroda | Chhattisgarh | Services | Railways |
| Uttar Pradesh | Hyderabad | Gujarat | Rajasthan |
| Puducherry | Tripura | Kerala | Tamil Nadu |
| Goa | Punjab | Delhi | Himachal Pradesh |
| Bihar | Assam | Odisha | Chandigarh |
There are eight teams in each Elite group. The four groups make 32 teams.
Ranji Trophy Plate Teams
| Plate Group |
|---|
| Nagaland |
| Manipur |
| Meghalaya |
| Sikkim |
| Mizoram |
| Arunachal Pradesh |
The Plate group has six teams. Its top two teams move to the Plate final under the BCCI format document.
Ranji Trophy 2026–27 Knockout Schedule
The Elite knockout path has four quarter-finals. The top two teams from each Elite group qualify.
| Match | Pairing In The BCCI Format | Date Window |
|---|---|---|
| Quarter-final 1 | Group A 1st vs Group C 2nd | 9–13 Feb 2027 window |
| Quarter-final 2 | Group B 1st vs Group D 2nd | 9–13 Feb 2027 window |
| Quarter-final 3 | Group C 1st vs Group A 2nd | 9–13 Feb 2027 window |
| Quarter-final 4 | Group D 1st vs Group B 2nd | 9–13 Feb 2027 window |
| Semi-final 1 | Winner of quarter-final 1 vs winner of quarter-final 4 | 16–20 Feb 2027 window |
| Semi-final 2 | Winner of quarter-final 2 vs winner of quarter-final 3 | 16–20 Feb 2027 window |
| Final | Winner of semi-final 1 vs winner of semi-final 2 | 25 Feb–3 Mar 2027 window |
The Plate knockout path has one match. The top two Plate teams play the Plate final in the 24 to 28 January 2027 window.
Ranji Trophy 2026–27 Points Table
This is a fixed season guide. It does not carry a changing points table.
The BCCI document says multi-day rankings use points first. It then lists bonus points, wins, head-to-head record when applicable and quotient as later checks. The document used here does not set out a full point award chart for every result type.
For the official table, use the BCCI competition pages after the relevant matches are published. A manually copied table can become wrong after one match, so it is not included here.
Ranji Trophy 2026–27 Squads
The BCCI material reviewed for this fixed guide confirms the groups and schedule. It does not include final 2026–27 squad sheets for all 38 teams.
Team squads should be added from the BCCI match centre or a state association release when each list is published. No player list is added here without that direct support.
Where To Check The Full Fixture List
The BCCI match centre is the right place to check match pairings, venues and squad tabs when those details are published. Search for the Ranji Trophy Elite or Plate competition and then open the match page.
This guide keeps only the fixed season facts. It does not provide daily score updates or a changing match status.
Frequently Asked Questions
When Does Ranji Trophy 2026–27 End?
The Elite season ends in the 9 February to 3 March 2027 knockout window. The Plate season ends in the 24 to 28 January 2027 final window.
What Are The Ranji Trophy Phase 2 Dates?
Elite Phase 2 runs from 17 January to 4 February 2027. Plate Phase 2 runs from 17 to 20 January 2027.
How Many Teams Are In The Elite Competition?
The Elite competition has 32 teams. They are split into four groups of eight.
How Many Teams Are In The Plate Competition?
The Plate competition has six teams in one group.
What Is The Difference Between Elite And Plate?
Elite has four groups and a four-quarter-final knockout path. Plate has one group and a final for its top two teams.
How Many Matches Are Listed By The Format?
The documented format gives 119 Elite matches and 16 Plate matches. That is 135 matches across both competitions.
Final Word
The Ranji Trophy 2026–27 season has a clear split between Elite and Plate. Elite runs until March 2027. Plate finishes in January.
The BCCI has confirmed the dates, groups and knockout structure. Full league pairings and squad sheets should be added only from later BCCI releases.
