Ranji Trophy 2024-25: The Ultimate Showdown Begins! Who Will Be Crowned the Champion?

The 2024-25 season of the Ranji Trophy, India's premier first-class competition, is all set to start on Friday (October 11) and will feature a total of 32 teams competing in the Elite Group while six teams will be fighting for the top spot in the Plate Group.

The Ranji Trophy, named after the first Indian cricketer to play for the English cricket team, Ranjitsinhji, has been the most prestigious domestic tournament in Indian cricket since its inception in 1934. Over the years, it has witnessed the emergence of several cricketing legends who have gone on to represent the Indian national cricket team.

The new season of the Ranji Trophy promises to be just as exciting, with some of the top teams looking to build on their past performances and newer teams seeking to make a mark. The 32 Elite Group teams will be divided into four groups, with each team competing against the others in their respective groups in a round-robin format.

The top teams from each of the four Elite Groups will then compete in the quarterfinals, followed by the semi-finals, and finally the all-important finals, which will be played at a neutral venue to decide the ultimate champion of the 2024-25 season.

In addition to the Elite Group, the Plate Group will feature six teams, competing in a round-robin format, with the top team emerging as the winner. The Plate Group provides an opportunity for teams from smaller states and union territories to showcase their skills and compete against more established teams.

The 2024-25 season of the Ranji Trophy is also important from a telecast and streaming point of view, as cricket fans from across the country can catch all the action live on TV and online platforms. For the first time, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has also announced plans to telecast and stream all the matches of the Ranji Trophy live.

The telecast and streaming details of the Ranji Trophy can be checked on the official website of the BCCI as well as on various social media platforms. Fans can also tune into various sports channels to watch the live action, while those on the move can watch the matches on their mobile phones and other devices through various online streaming platforms.

In conclusion, the 2024-25 season of the Ranji Trophy promises to be an exciting and action-packed one, with some of the best cricketing talent in the country on display. With the competition expected to be fierce, it will be interesting to see which teams emerge as winners and who will be crowned the ultimate champions of this season's competition.