Which State created history by winning the Ranji Trophy for the first time in 2017?

Which State created history by winning the Ranji Trophy for the first time in 2017? Correct Answer Gujarat

The correct answer is Gujarat.

Key Points

  • In 2017, Gujarat won the final match against Mumbai. This was the First Ranji Trophy for the Gujarat team.
  • Gujarat created history by winning the 83rd edition of the Ranji Trophy for the first time beating the 41 times champion Mumbai.
  • Gujarat has faced Jharkhand in the semi-finals.
  • The final match was held in the Holkar Stadium of Indore which saw the defending champions Mumbai taking on Gujarat.

Important Points

  • The Ranji Trophy is a domestic first-class cricket championship played in India.
  • The current champion of the trophy as of March 2021 is Saurashtra.
  • The competition is named after the first Indian cricketer who played international cricket, Ranjitsinhji, who was also known as 'Ranji'.

Additional Information

Winners of the Ranji Trophy

Team Total Won
Mumbai 41
Karnataka 8
Delhi 7
Baroda 5
Madhya Pradesh 4
Saurashtra/Nawanagar/Western India 3

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