Ranji Trophy 2023-24: What to Expect
Tournament Overview
The country’s premier first-class cricket tournament – Ranji Trophy 2023-24 starts on January 5, LIVE on JioCinema and Sports18 Khel. Several international names and rising talent will be seen together in action as 38 teams, across two categories will be a part of the tournament.
Groupings and Venues
The Elite category consists of eight groups, with teams competing across 48 venues, while the Plate category matches will be hosted in five venues.
* Elite Group A: Haryana, Jharkhand, Maharashtra, Manipur, Rajasthan, Saurashtra, Services, Vidarbha
* Elite Group B: Andhra Pradesh, Assam, Bengal, Bihar, Chhattisgarh, Kerala, Mumbai, Uttar Pradesh
* Elite Group C: Chandigarh, Goa, Gujarat, Karnataka, Punjab, Railways, Tamil Nadu, Tripura
* Elite Group D: Baroda, Delhi, Himachal Pradesh, Jammu and Kashmir, Madhya Pradesh, Odisha, Puducherry, Uttarakhand
* Plate Group: Nagaland, Hyderabad, Meghalaya, Sikkim, Mizoram, Arunachal Pradesh
Defending Champions and Top International Names
Defending Champion Saurashtra will start their campaign against Jharkhand in an Elite Group A match at the Saurashtra Cricket Association Stadium, Rajkot. Jaydev Unadkat will be leading the Saurashtra side and will be joined by veteran India batter, Cheteshwar Pujara.
Top international names like Ajinkya Rahane, Cheteshwar Pujara, Hanuma Vihari, and Mayank Agarwal will be in action and will look to make a mark, especially ahead of the five-match home series against England, which starts later this month.
Live Coverage and Broadcast
* What: Ranji Trophy 2023-24
* When: January 5 to March 14, 2024
* Where: Various
* Time: 9:30 AM onwards
* Live broadcast on TV in India: Sports18 Khel
* Live streaming in India: JioCinema
Upcoming Matches
| Day and Date | Match | Venue | Time |
| — | — | — | — |
| Friday, January 5 – Monday, January 8 | Gujarat vs Tamil Nadu, Elite Group C | Sardar Vallabhai Patel Stadium, Valsad | 9:30 AM |
| Friday, January 5 – Monday, January 8 | Chhattisgarh vs Assam, Elite Group B | Shaheed Veer Narayan Singh International Stadium, Raipur | 9:30 AM |
| Friday, January 5 – Monday, January 8 | Saurashtra vs Jharkhand, Elite Group A | Saurashtra Cricket Association Stadium, Rajkot | 9:30 AM |
Conclusion
Ranji Trophy 2023-24 promises to be an exciting tournament with many international names and rising talent coming together to compete. With multiple categories and venues, fans can look forward to a thrilling experience.
FAQs
Q: When does the Ranji Trophy 2023-24 start?
A: January 5, 2024
Q: Who is defending the title?
A: Saurashtra
Q: How can I watch the tournament?
A: On Sports18 Khel on TV and JioCinema on live stream in India
Q: Which teams are participating in the Elite and Plate categories?
A: The complete list of teams is provided in the groupings and venues section