| Series: | NKP Salve Challenger Trophy 1996/97 [1] |
| Date: | 28th September - 1st October 1996 |
| Place: |  Mohali, Punjab, India |
| Result: | Won by India Seniors |
| Team1: | India Seniors |
| Team2: | India A |
| Team3: | India B |
| Captain1: | Sachin Tendulkar |
| Captain2: | Anil Kumble |
| Captain3: | Woorkeri Raman |
| Runs1: | Sachin Tendulkar (219) |
| Runs2: | Robin Singh (112) |
| Runs3: | Woorkeri Raman (210) |
| Wickets1: | Javagal Srinath (6) |
| Wickets2: | Anil Kumble (3) |
| Wickets3: | Sandeep Sharma (4) |
| Previous: | 1995–96 |
The 3rd NKP Salve Challenger Trophy was an Indian domestic cricket tournament that was held in Mohali from 28 September to 1 October 1996. The series involved the domestic and national players from India allocated in India Seniors, India A, and India B. India Seniors won the Challenger trophy after defeating India B by 8 wickets in the final.[2]
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