1939–40 Ranji Trophy Explained

1939–40 Ranji Trophy
Administrator:BCCI
Cricket Format:First-class
Tournament Format:Knockout
Champions:Maharashtra
Count:1
Participants:18
Matches:17
Most Runs:Vijay Hazare (Maharashtra) (619)[1]
Most Wickets:Vijay Hazare (Maharashtra) (20)[2]
Previous Year:1938–39
Previous Tournament:1938–39 Ranji Trophy
Next Year:1940–41
Next Tournament:1940–41 Ranji Trophy

The 1939–40 Ranji Trophy was the sixth season of the Ranji Trophy. Eighteen teams took part in four zones in a knockout format. Northern India who appeared in the previous season dropped out but would return in 1940–41. Maharashtra won their first title defeating United Provinces in the final.

Highlights

Zonal Matches

North Zone

Scorecards and averages

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Ranji Trophy, 1939/40 / Records / Most runs . subscription . 23 August 2014.
  2. Web site: Ranji Trophy, 1939/40 / Records / Most wickets . subscription . 23 August 2014.
  3. https://stats.acscricket.com/Records/First_Class/Overall/Batting/Most_Runs_Before_Lunch.html Most runs before lunch
  4. https://cricketarchive.com/Archive/Scorecards/17/17258.html Mahatashtra v Baroda, 1939-40
  5. https://cricketarchive.com/Archive/Scorecards/17/17229.html Nawanagar v Baroda 1939-40