1996–97 Ranji Trophy Explained

1996–97 Ranji Trophy
Administrator:BCCI
Cricket Format:First-class cricket
Tournament Format:League and knockout
Champions:Mumbai
Count:33
Participants:27
Most Runs:Raman Lamba (Delhi) (1034)[1]
Most Wickets:Rajesh Chauhan (Madhya Pradesh) (52)[2]
Previous Year:1995–96
Previous Tournament:1995–96 Ranji Trophy
Next Year:1997–98
Next Tournament:1997–98 Ranji Trophy

The 1996–97 Ranji Trophy was the 63rd season of the Ranji Trophy. Bombay won the final against Delhi on first innings lead. This match, held at Gwalior, was the first day-night first class match in India.

Raman Lamba who scored 1034 and Ajay Sharma, 1033, bettered the previous record for most runs in a season.

Knockout Matches

Semifinal 2

Scorecards and averages

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Ranji Trophy, 1996/97 / Records / Most runs . subscription . 23 July 2015.
  2. Web site: Ranji Trophy, 1996/97 / Records / Most wickets . subscription . 23 July 2015.