Ranji Trophy 2026–27 Points Table: Latest Standings, Group-Wise Analysis & Qualification Race
The Ranji Trophy 2026–27 season has entered an important phase, with three rounds completed across the Elite and Plate divisions. As of October 30, 2026, Vidarbha, Bengal and Mumbai have established themselves as early group leaders, while several traditional domestic sides are searching for consistency. The competition features 32 Elite teams divided into four groups and six Plate teams competing separately. With the first phase scheduled to conclude in November, every match is becoming increasingly important for quarter-final qualification and the Plate promotion race.
Ranji Trophy 2026–27 Points Table: Latest Standings
The following tables reflect the standings after the third round, completed on October 30, 2026. Quotient is shown separately from points because it is not the same as limited-overs net run rate.
Elite Group A Points Table
| Pos | Team | M | W | L | D | Points | Quot |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Vidarbha | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 19 | +0.711 |
| 2 | Baroda | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 17 | +0.582 |
| 3 | Uttar Pradesh | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 16 | +0.844 |
| 4 | Madhya Pradesh | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 13 | +0.936 |
| 5 | Jammu & Kashmir | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 4 | -0.479 |
| 6 | Puducherry | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 1 | -0.776 |
| 7 | Bihar | 3 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | -0.672 |
| 8 | Goa | 3 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | -0.983 |
Elite Group B Points Table
| Pos | Team | M | W | L | D | Points | Quot |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hyderabad | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 16 | +0.537 |
| 2 | Saurashtra | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 12 | +0.324 |
| 3 | Punjab | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 12 | -0.018 |
| 4 | Karnataka | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 9 | +0.659 |
| 5 | Chhattisgarh | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 7 | +0.060 |
| 6 | Assam | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 7 | -1.735 |
| 7 | Andhra | 3 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 3 | -0.042 |
| 8 | Tripura | 3 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | -0.327 |
Elite Group C Points Table
| Pos | Team | M | W | L | D | Points | Quot |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bengal | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 18 | +0.381 |
| 2 | Maharashtra | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 12 | +0.037 |
| 3 | Gujarat | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 11 | -0.320 |
| 4 | Kerala | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 8 | -0.233 |
| 5 | Jharkhand | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 5 | -0.133 |
| 6 | Delhi | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 4 | +1.410 |
| 7 | Services | 3 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 1 | +0.823 |
| 8 | Odisha | 3 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 1 | +0.450 |
Elite Group D Points Table
| Pos | Team | M | W | L | D | Points | Quot |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mumbai | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 21 | +0.495 |
| 2 | Tamil Nadu | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 14 | +0.088 |
| 3 | Haryana | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 13 | +0.367 |
| 4 | Rajasthan | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 9 | +0.678 |
| 5 | Uttarakhand | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 6 | -0.219 |
| 6 | Chandigarh | 3 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 3 | -0.060 |
| 7 | Himachal Pradesh | 3 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 3 | -1.021 |
| 8 | Railways | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 2 | -0.756 |
Plate Group Points Table
| Pos | Team | M | W | L | D | Points | Quot |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Manipur | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 12 | -0.219 |
| 2 | Meghalaya | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 12 | +1.159 |
| 3 | Sikkim | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 9 | +0.128 |
| 4 | Nagaland | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 7 | -0.918 |
| 5 | Mizoram | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 4 | +0.921 |
| 6 | Arunachal Pradesh | 3 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | -0.216 |
Elite Group A: Vidarbha Maintain a Perfect Record
Vidarbha have made the strongest start in Group A, winning all three matches and collecting 19 points. Their third-round victory over Goa by an innings and 27 runs reinforced their position at the top. They have combined consistent batting with effective bowling, giving them an early advantage in the quarter-final race.
Baroda occupy second place with 17 points, while Uttar Pradesh are close behind on 16. Both teams remain unbeaten, making the battle for the second qualification position particularly competitive. Madhya Pradesh are fourth with 13 points after an innings victory over Bihar.
The defending champions Jammu & Kashmir have had a comparatively difficult opening phase. With four points, they currently sit fifth, while Bihar and Goa remain without points after three defeats each.
Elite Group B: Hyderabad Lead a Competitive Group
Hyderabad lead Group B with 16 points after two victories and a draw. Their opening wins against Tripura and Andhra established a strong foundation, while the draw against Punjab added another point to their tally.
Saurashtra and Punjab are tied on 12 points, although Saurashtra occupy second place on quotient. Karnataka are fourth with nine points after securing an innings-and-116-run victory over Tripura in Round 3.
Chhattisgarh and Assam have seven points each, while Andhra have three. Tripura remain at the bottom without a point. The group is still open, particularly because the teams between second and sixth place are separated by relatively small margins.
Elite Group C: Bengal Deliver Three Consecutive Wins
Bengal have emerged as the clear early leader in Group C. They have won all three matches and accumulated 18 points. Their third-round performance was particularly impressive, defeating Kerala by 287 runs after Shahbaz Ahmed scored 121 and Pradipta Pramanik produced outstanding bowling figures.
Maharashtra are second with 12 points, followed by Gujarat on 11. Both teams have recorded one victory and two draws, keeping them in contention for a quarter-final place.
Kerala are fourth with eight points after one win, one defeat and one draw. Jharkhand have five points from three draws, while Delhi have four. Services and Odisha occupy the bottom positions with one point each.
Bengal's unbeaten record gives them a strong starting position, but the competition for the second quarter-final place remains open.
Elite Group D: Mumbai Set the Benchmark
Mumbai have dominated Group D, collecting 21 points from three wins. Their latest victory came against Haryana by ten wickets, following earlier innings victories over Chandigarh and Himachal Pradesh.
Tamil Nadu are second with 14 points. They drew against Rajasthan in the opening round before winning against Uttarakhand and Railways. Haryana are third with 13 points after two wins and a defeat against Mumbai.
Rajasthan have collected nine points from three draws, while Uttarakhand have six. Chandigarh and Himachal Pradesh have three points each, and Railways have two.
Mumbai's early lead is substantial, but the fight for the second quarter-final spot could become a close contest between Tamil Nadu and Haryana.
Plate Division: Manipur and Meghalaya Lead the Promotion Race
The Plate division has produced a competitive opening phase. Manipur lead with 12 points after two victories and one defeat. Their third-round win against Arunachal Pradesh by four wickets helped them maintain their position.
Meghalaya are also on 12 points, having recorded one victory and two draws. They sit second on quotient. Sikkim are third with nine points, while Nagaland have seven after three drawn matches.
Mizoram have four points, and Arunachal Pradesh remain at the bottom without a point. With five league matches scheduled for every Plate side, the top-two race is far from decided.
The two leading teams will qualify for the Plate final, and the eventual Plate champion will earn promotion to the Elite division for the following season.
Ranji Trophy Points System Explained
The Ranji Trophy uses a points structure that rewards outright victories while also recognising first-innings performances in drawn matches.
| Match Result | Points |
|---|---|
| Outright win | 6 |
| Win by an innings or 10 wickets | 7 |
| First-innings lead in a draw | 3 |
| First-innings deficit in a draw | 1 |
| First-innings tie without outright result | 1 each |
| Tie in both innings | 3 each |
| Outright defeat | 0 |
A team can therefore earn seven points from a single match by winning through an innings or by ten wickets. In a drawn match, the first-innings result can create a two-point difference between the teams.
This system makes batting discipline and first-innings performance especially important in four-day cricket.
How Teams Qualify for the Knockout Stage
The 32 Elite teams are divided into four groups of eight. Each team plays seven league matches, and the top two sides from every group qualify for the quarter-finals.
That means eight teams progress to the Elite knockout stage. Group standings determine qualification independently, so a team cannot qualify simply by finishing third with more points than a second-placed side in another group.
The Plate competition follows a separate structure. Six teams play a round-robin league, with the top two advancing to the Plate final. The Plate winner earns promotion to the Elite division.
Upcoming Ranji Trophy Matches: November 2–5
The fourth round will close the first phase of the Elite league stage. Important fixtures include:
Elite Group A: Uttar Pradesh vs Baroda; Vidarbha vs Madhya Pradesh
Elite Group B: Chhattisgarh vs Hyderabad; Assam vs Karnataka
Elite Group C: Bengal vs Maharashtra; Gujarat vs Kerala
Elite Group D: Railways vs Mumbai; Chandigarh vs Tamil Nadu
Plate: Manipur vs Sikkim; Meghalaya vs Nagaland; Mizoram vs Arunachal Pradesh
These fixtures could significantly change the standings before the mid-season break. The matches between Bengal and Maharashtra, and Railways and Mumbai, will be particularly important for teams trying to maintain or improve their group positions.
Conclusion
The Ranji Trophy 2026–27 points table after three rounds reflects strong early performances from Vidarbha, Hyderabad, Bengal and Mumbai. While these teams have established themselves as group leaders, the race for the remaining quarter-final positions remains competitive. In the Plate division, Manipur and Meghalaya are currently leading, but Sikkim and Nagaland remain within reach. With the fourth round scheduled for November 2–5, the first phase promises another important shift in the domestic cricket standings.
