Sheffield Shield Points Table

The Ranji Trophy is India's premier first-class tournament. It is organized by the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI). Started in 1934, it was first called 'the cricket championship of India' before being renamed in 1935.

The first season of the Ranji Trophy was held in the season 1934-35 with Madras and Mysore playing in the first-ever game. The game was held at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium in Madras (now Chennai). As of now, 38 teams played in the Ranji Trophy. Of the 38 Ranji Trophy teams, 32 teams play in the Elite Division while the other six participate in the Plate League.

In the Elite Division, the teams are divided into top tier (Group A, Group B) and second tier (Group C). The other teams form the lower tier (Plate Group). Five teams qualify for the quarterfinals from Group A and Group B while two teams from Group C and one team from the Plate Group make it to the last eight.

Ranji Trophy is one of the most popular cricket tournaments in India. Cricket fans eagerly follow the competition to watch exciting talents in action as well as out-of-favour players who try to regain their form to earn a recall from the team.

For those fans, following the Ranji Trophy Points Table is a must. The Ranji Trophy Points Table is a reflection of the teams' performance in the competition. So to make sure that you remain well updated about the points table of Ranji Trophy, follow Cricket Addictor.