Ranji Trophy

Round 2 of the Ranji Trophy 2026-27 season, played from…

Ranji Trophy 2026-27 Round 1 guide: full fixtures, venues, groups, format, star players including KL Rahul and Jadeja, plus live streaming details here.

Understand Ranji overseas-passport eligibility, Indian-passport conditions, OCI limitations and the difference between guest and overseas players.

Understand Ranji registration, local and guest qualification, transfers and NOCs, with clear guidance on checking season-specific rules.

Follow a practical Ranji selection pathway through association registration, recognised matches, official trials and multi-day preparation.

Understand Ranji Trophy daily match fees, experience slabs, reserve payments and why player earnings differ across a domestic season.

Compare Ranji first-class cricket with the 50-over Vijay Hazare Trophy, including innings, match demands and separate career statistics.

Learn how the Ranji champions qualify for the Irani Cup, who Rest of India represents and why the two competitions keep separate records.

Compare Ranji association teams with Duleep’s zonal selections, including first-class status, selection pathways and changing formats.

Understand Plate promotion, combined Elite relegation and the Ranji ranking order, with the key distinction from knockout qualification.

Compare Ranji Elite and Plate teams, groups, qualification routes and first-class status using the published domestic season structure.