Ranji Trophy 2025-26: Presenting the top teams after Round 5
What's the story
The fifth round of the Ranji Trophy Elite 2025-26 season has concluded. There will be a two-month break now before the season will once again resume on January 22, 2026. Several teams have shown character this season and occupy important places in their respective groups. Round 5 had pivotal teams like Vidarbha, Maharashtra, Mumbai and Bengal seal important victories. Here we look at the top teams after Round 5.
Vidarbha
Vidarbha have been steady this season
Vidarbha have remained unbeaten in the ongoing Ranji Trophy 2025-26 season with three wins and two draws. They overcame Baroda in Round 5, winning by a margin of 144 runs. After 5 matches, Vidarbha top the 8-team Elite Group A with 25 points. They are three points ahead of Andhra (22), who remain unbeaten as well. With 577 runs from 5 matches at 96.16, Vidarbha's Aman Mokhade has stood tall. Among bowlers, Nachiket Bhute owns 22 scalps at 14.63, as per ESPNcricinfo.
Group B
In Elite Group B, things are tight
The Elite Group B has been tight. Karnataka top the show with 21 points from 5 matches. Their NRR is +1.747 (W2 D3). They beat Chandigarh in Round 5, winning by an innings and 185 runs. Karun Nair has been solid, scoring 602 runs at 100.33. Maharashtra are 2nd with two wins and three draws. They own 18 points. With 470 runs from 5 matches, Prithvi Shaw has done well for Maharashtra. Unbeaten Madhya Pradesh are 3rd with 17 points (W1 D4).
Bengal
Bengal have been pretty solid in Elite Group C
Bengal have been pretty solid in Elite Group C. After 5 matches, Bengal have collected 23 points. They own three wins and two draws with their NRR being +1.594. Sumanta Gupta is Bengal's top scorer with 378 runs at 63. With the ball, Shahbaz Ahmed owns 22 wickets. Meanwhile, Mohammed Shami has picked 20 scalps from 4 Ranji outings this season. In Round 5, Bengal saw their match against Assam get drawn.
Mumbai
Mumbai and J&K have impressed in Elite Group D
Mumbai top Elite Group D with 24 points from 5 matches. Shardul Thakur's men have collected three wins and two draws (NRR: +1.528). In Round 5, Mumbai overcame Puducherry by an innings and 222 runs. Siddesh Lad has scored 530 runs at 88.33. With 28 scalps, Shams Mulani has been rock solid. Meanwhile, credit should go to J&K for performing well. They are 2nd with three wins (D1 L1). With 29 scalps, pacer Auqib Nabi has been brilliant for J&K.