- Jammu and Kashmir became only the tenth team in the 92-year history of the Ranji Trophy to win the title in their maiden final appearance.
- In the inaugural 1934–35 season, Bombay, led by Laxmidas Purshottamdas Jai, lifted the first Ranji Trophy title by defeating Northern India.
- Interestingly, this year’s runners-up, Karnataka, had scripted a similar story in the 1973–74 season, becoming the first team in independent India to win the title in their maiden final appearance.
- The most recent instance before Jammu and Kashmir came seven years ago, when Vidarbha defeated Delhi to claim the trophy in their first final. Vidarbha went on to build momentum, adding two more titles to their tally, including one in the following season.
Teams That Won the Ranji Trophy in Their Maiden Final Appearance
| Seasons | Winning team | Runners-up Team |
| 1934-35 | Bombay | Northern India |
| 1936-37 | Nawanagar | Bengal |
| 1937-38 | Hyderabad | Nawanagar |
| 1939-40 | Maharashtra | United Provinces |
| 1942-43 | Baroda | Hyderabad |
| 1943-44 | Western India | Bengal |
| 1973-74 | Karnataka | UP |
| 1992-93 | Punjab | Maharashtra |
| 2017-18 | Vidharbha | Delhi |
| 2025-26 | J&K | Karnataka |
When was the Ranji Trophy established?
- The Ranji Trophy, India’s top domestic cricket tournament, has been a key part of the country’s cricketing journey since it began in 1934.
- It was named after Maharaja Ranjitsinhji , the first Indian to play international cricket ,the tournament has played a crucial role in shaping generations of cricketers.
- Over the decades, it has served as a vital platform for talented players to prove themselves and earn a place in the Indian national team.