1939–40 Ranji Trophy
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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.
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Administrator(s) | BCCI |
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Cricket format | First-class |
Tournament format(s) | Knockout |
Champions | Maharashtra (1st title) |
Participants | 18 |
Matches | 17 |
Most runs | Vijay Hazare (Maharashtra) (619)[1] |
Most wickets | Vijay Hazare (Maharashtra) (20)[2] |
← 1938–39 1940–41 → |
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