Ranji Trophy 2025-26: Where to Watch Matches - TV Channels & Live Streaming in India

Published - 14 Oct 2025, 18:10 IST | Updated - 14 Oct 2025, 18:51 IST

The 91st edition of India’s prestigious Ranji Trophy begins on October 15, featuring 32 teams. The competition will witness over 138 matches, divided into two, running till November 19 before switching to the white-ball tournaments, the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy and Vijay Hazare Trophy, before returning in January for the knockout rounds.

Mumbai, 42-time champions, head into the season under new captain Shardul Thakur, replacing Ajinkya Rahane, who continues to play in hopes of a red-ball comeback. The defending champions, Vidarbha, arrive with strong momentum after clinching both the Ranji and Irani Cup titles last season. This edition is also the first Ranji season in two decades without Cheteshwar Pujara, who retired earlier this year.

Among players to watch, Ishan Kishan returns to lead Jharkhand, while Rajat Patidar captains Madhya Pradesh across formats. Abhimanyu Easwaran will look to dominate for Bengal, and Sarfaraz Khan hopes to bounce back after an injury-hit year. On the bowling front, Vidarbha’s Harsh Dubey, who took a record 69 wickets last season, and Kerala pacer Eden Apple Tom are among the most exciting prospects. This season also witnesses big transfers, with Prithvi Shaw joining Maharashtra, teaming up with Ruturaj Gaikwad and Jalaj Saxena, while Hanuma Vihari shifts to Tripura.

Ranji Trophy 2025-26 will begin on October 15 (October).

How many matches will take place in the first round of the Ranji Trophy 2025-26?

19 matches will be played in the first round of the Ranji Trophy 2025-26.

At what time will the Ranji Trophy 2025-26 matches begin? All matches of the Ranji Trophy 2025-26 will have a 9:30 AM IST start.

At what time will the toss during Ranji Trophy 2025-26 take place? The toss will take place 30 minutes before the scheduled start of a match. Which TV Channels will live telecast the Ranji Trophy 2025-26 matches?

Indian fans will be able to watch the Ranji Trophy 2025-26 on live TV on the Star Sports Khel TV.

How to watch live streaming of Ranji Trophy 2025-26 matches in India? The live streaming platform for the Ranji Trophy 2025-26 is the JioHotstar app and website.