Mumbai's 42 Ranji Titles: Full List of Champions Over 90 Years

In a historic breakthrough, Jammu & Kashmir ended a 67-year wait by clinching their maiden Ranji Trophy title in the 2025-26 Elite final. Led by captain Paras Dogra, the team secured a first-innings lead draw against eight-time champions Karnataka, etching their name in cricket history.

The Ranji Trophy, India's premier domestic first-class competition, kicked off in the 1934-35 season. Over nearly nine decades, Mumbai (formerly Bombay) has dominated with an unmatched record of 42 titles, starting with their victory over Northern India in the inaugural edition.

Jammu & Kashmir entered the fray in 1959-60 but had to endure decades of near-misses before this triumph. Their journey mirrors the tournament's evolution from regional rivalries to a showcase of India's cricketing depth.

Here's the complete chronicle of Ranji Trophy winners, highlighting eras of dominance and surprise upsets:

2025-26: Jammu & Kashmir vs Karnataka2024-25: Vidarbha vs Kerala2023-24: Mumbai vs Vidarbha2022-23: Saurashtra vs Bengal2021-22: Madhya Pradesh vs Mumbai2020-21: No tournament (COVID-19)2019-20: Saurashtra vs Bengal2018-19: Vidarbha vs Saurashtra

Mumbai's golden run includes back-to-back triumphs in the 2000s and a staggering streak in the 1960s-70s. Karnataka peaked in the 1970s and 2010s, while Delhi and Tamil Nadu have had their moments of glory.

2017-18: Vidarbha vs Delhi2016-17: Gujarat vs Mumbai2015-16: Mumbai vs Saurashtra2014-15: Karnataka vs Tamil Nadu2013-14: Karnataka vs Maharashtra2012-13: Mumbai vs Saurashtra2011-12: Rajasthan vs Tamil Nadu2010-11: Rajasthan vs Baroda2009-10: Mumbai vs Karnataka

Deeper into history, pre-independence winners like Holkar and Baroda add flavor to the legacy, with Mumbai consistently rising above. This list not only celebrates champions but underscores the tournament's role in nurturing Test stars like Sachin Tendulkar and Rahul Dravid.

2008-09: Mumbai vs Uttar Pradesh2007-08: Delhi vs Uttar Pradesh2006-07: Mumbai vs Bengal2005-06: Uttar Pradesh vs Bengal2004-05: Railways vs Punjab2003-04: Mumbai vs Tamil Nadu2002-03: Mumbai vs Tamil Nadu2001-02: Railways vs Baroda2000-01: Baroda vs Railways1999-00: Mumbai vs Hyderabad

As new teams like Jammu & Kashmir break through, the Ranji Trophy remains the bedrock of Indian cricket, promising more drama in seasons ahead.