"Ranji Trophy 2024-25: Latest Points Table, Match Results, Schedule, and Team Standings"
The Ranji Trophy is India's premier first-class cricket championship, organized by the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI). The 2024–25 season commenced on October 11, 2024, and is scheduled to conclude on February 26, 2025.
Tournament Structure:
This season features 38 teams divided into two categories:
Elite Group: 32 teams split into four groups (A, B, C, and D). Each team plays against others in its group once. The top two teams from each group advance to the quarter-finals.
Plate Group: 6 teams competing in a single group. They play against each other once, with the top four teams progressing to the Plate Group knockouts. The finalists from the Plate Group will be promoted to the Elite Group for the next season, while the bottom two teams from the combined Elite Groups will be relegated to the Plate Group.
Current Standings:
As of January 24, 2025, the standings are:
Elite Group A:
- Baroda leads with 27 points from 5 matches, having won 4 and lost 1.
- Jammu & Kashmir follows with 23 points from 5 matches, with 3 wins and 2 draws.
Elite Group B:
- Vidarbha tops the table with 28 points from 5 matches, securing 4 wins and 1 loss.
- Himachal Pradesh is second with 21 points from 5 matches, achieving 3 wins and 2 losses.
Elite Group C:
- Karnataka leads with 19 points from 5 matches, having won 2 and drawn 3.
- Punjab is close behind with 18 points from 5 matches, with 2 wins and 3 draws.
Elite Group D:
- Tamil Nadu tops the group with 19 points from 5 matches, securing 2 wins and 3 draws.
- Saurashtra follows with 18 points from 5 matches, with 2 wins and 3 draws.
Plate Group:
- Goa leads with 5 wins from 5 matches.
- Nagaland is second with 3 wins from 5 matches.
Upcoming Matches:
The next round of matches is scheduled to begin on January 30, 2025. Notable fixtures include:
- Elite Group A: Baroda vs. Jammu & Kashmir in Vadodara.
- Elite Group B: Gujarat vs. Uttarakhand in Ahmedabad.
- Elite Group C: Kerala vs. Madhya Pradesh in Thiruvananthapuram.
- Elite Group D: Tamil Nadu vs. Chandigarh in Chennai.
Please note that match schedules and venues are subject to change. It's advisable to check official sources or trusted sports news outlets for the most up-to-date information.
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