Irani Cup Trophy returns for the 2023-24 edition with Saurashtra facing Rest of India in the finals, know the winner prize money, history and past winners
This prestigious annual cricketing event, organized by the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI), has a storied history dating back to the 1959-60 season, commemorating the 25th anniversary of the Ranji Trophy Championship.
Irani Cup 2023-24 winner and runner up prize money and past winners full list
Named in honor of the revered Z. R. Irani, a pivotal figure in Indian cricket, this tournament annually pits the current Ranji Trophy champions against a formidable Rest of India squad.
In its early years, the Irani Cup marked the culmination of the domestic season. Recognizing its significance, the BCCI integrated it into the Ranji Trophy final, resulting in the present-day format.ย
Over the decades, the Irani Cup has witnessed gripping encounters and extraordinary performances from young and experienced talents from India.
The forthcoming clash promises a captivating spectacle with both teams fielding formidable lineups.
Rest of India, with an astounding 30 titles to their name, holds the record for being the most successful team in Irani Cup history. Their legacy adds an extra layer of anticipation to the contest.
Saurashtra’s path to the Irani Cup 2023-24 began with a resounding victory over Bengal in the Ranji Trophy 2022-23 final in Kolkata earlier this year, marking their second Ranji Trophy title in history. This triumph earned them the right to face Rest of India.
The Irani Cup final five-day fixture between Rest of India and Saurashtra is scheduled to begin on October 1 at the Saurashtra Cricket Association Stadium in Rajkot.ย
As per the revised structure, the winnersโ fee has been doubled to Rs 50 lakhs and the runners-up, on the other hand, will receive Rs 25 lakhs.
The Rest of India will face Saurashtra in the 2023 Irani Cup. ๐
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Here are the full squads:
Rest of India Squad:ย Hanuma Vihari (C), K S Bharat, Mayank Agarwal, Yash Dhull, Shams Mulani, Sai Sudarshan, Sarfaraz Khan, Pulkit Narang, Saurabh Kumar, Yash Dayal, Navdeep Saini, Vidwath Kaverappa, Akash Deep, Rohan Kunnummal, Dhruv Jurel.
Saurashtra Squad: Jaydev Unadkat (C), Cheteshwar Pujara, Sheldon Jackson, Arpit Vasavada, Harvik Desai, Dharmendrasinh Jadeja, Prerak Mankad, Chirag Jani, Jay Gohil, Parth Bhut, Vishvarajsinh Jadeja, Samarth Vyas, Yuvrajsinh Dodiya, Kushang Patel, Snell Patel, Devang Karamta.
A glimpse at all the past winners of the prestigious Irani Cup:
- 2019-20: Suspended due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
- 2018-19: Vidarbha clinched victory against Rest of India.
- 2017-18: Vidarbha triumphed in a gripping draw with Rest of India.
- 2016-17: Rest of India secured the title by defeating Gujarat.
- 2015-16: Rest of India dominated against Mumbai.
- 2014-15: Karnataka emerged victorious over Rest of India.
- 2013: Rest of India emerged triumphant against Mumbai.
- 2012-13: Rest of India sealed victory over Rajasthan.
- 2011-12: Rest of India outperformed Rajasthan.
- 2010-11: Rest of India bested Mumbai.
- 2009-10: Rest of India showcased their prowess against Mumbai.
- 2008-09: Rest of India displayed their mettle against Delhi.
- 2007-08: Rest of India triumphed over Mumbai.
- 2006-07: Rest of India emerged victorious against Uttar Pradesh.
- 2005-06: Railway Cricket Team secured victory against Rest of India.
- 2004-05: Rest of India conquered Mumbai.
- 2003-04: Rest of India emerged victorious against Mumbai.
- 2002-03: Railway Cricket Team prevailed against Rest of India.
- 2001-02: Rest of India triumphed over Baroda.
- 2000-01: Rest of India outperformed Bombay.
- 1999-00: Rest of India showcased their mettle against Karnataka.
- 1998-99: Karnataka clinched victory against Rest of India.
- 1997-98: Bombay triumphed over Rest of India.
- 1996-97: Karnataka emerged triumphant against Rest of India.
- 1995-96: Bombay secured victory against Rest of India.
- 1994-95: Bombay conquered Rest of India.
- 1993-94: Rest of India emerged victorious against Punjab.
- 1992-93: Rest of India triumphed over Delhi.
- 1991-92: Haryana emerged victorious against Rest of India.
- 1990-91: Rest of India bested Bengal.
- 1989-90: Delhi displayed their mettle against Rest of India.
- 1988-89: Tamil Nadu clinched victory against Rest of India.
- 1987-88: Hyderabad triumphed over Rest of India.
- 1986-87: Rest of India emerged triumphant against Delhi.
- 1985-86: Bombay secured victory against Rest of India.
- 1984-85: Rest of India conquered Bombay.
- 1983-84: Karnataka emerged victorious against Rest of India.
- 1982-83: Rest of India triumphed over Delhi.
- 1981-82: Bombay bested Rest of India.
- 1980-81: The tournament did not take place.
- 1978-79: Rest of India outperformed Karnataka.
- 1977-78: Rest of India triumphed over Bombay.
- 1976-77: Bombay secured victory against Rest of India.
- 1975-76: Bombay conquered Rest of India.
- 1974-75: Karnataka clinched victory against Rest of India.
- 1973-74: Rest of India emerged triumphant against Bombay.
- 1972-73: Bombay secured victory against Rest of India.
- 1971-72: Rest of India triumphed over Bombay.
- 1970-71: Bombay bested Rest of India.
- 1969-70: Bombay emerged victorious against Rest of India.
- 1968-69: Rest of India secured victory against Bombay.
- 1967-68: Bombay triumphed over Rest of India.
- 1966-67: Rest of India emerged triumphant against Bombay.
- 1965-66: Bombay/Rest of India – The tournament was shared.
- 1964-65: The tournament did not take place.
- 1963-64: Bombay secured victory against Rest of India.
- 1962-63: Bombay triumphed over Delhi.
- 1961-62: The tournament did not take place.
- 1960-61: The tournament did not take place.
- 1959-60: Bombay clinched victory against Rest of India.
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The live action of the Saurashtra vs. Rest of India Irani Cup 2023-24 final will be telecast on Sports18 Khel TV channel and live streaming will be available on the JioCinema app and website in India.
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