Madhya Pradesh
Defending champions. MP topped Group B unbeaten with 3 wins and 28 points, but the quarter-final against J&K ended the defence — Auqib Nabi's 12 wickets proved too much.
"The champion tag is heavy. We'll be back."
MP team management
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DEFENDING CHAMPIONS FALL
Madhya Pradesh won their first-ever Ranji Trophy in 2021-22 — a historic breakthrough for a state that had waited decades. The 2025-26 defence saw them top Group B unbeaten with 3 wins, 0 losses, and 28 points.
MP won 3 of their 4 draws on first innings lead, and their three outright wins included a commanding 217-run victory over eventual finalists Karnataka in Round 6 and a 133-run win over Maharashtra in Round 7. Kuldeep Sen led the pace attack effectively.
The quarter-final at Holkar Stadium against J&K was the end. Auqib Nabi took 7/40 and 5/70 — 12 wickets in the match — and MP were bowled out for 152 and 234. The defending champions fell at home by 56 runs.
"Nabi's 12 at Holkar"
The defending champions at home, Holkar Stadium packed. Then Auqib Nabi happened. 7/40 in the first innings, 5/70 in the second — 12 wickets in the match. MP were bowled out for 152 and 234. Despite Kuldeep Sen taking 9 wickets himself, J&K won by 56 runs. The champion tag was too heavy.
Key Players
India international and MP's batting backbone. Player of the Match in Round 1 against Punjab. IPL hero for RCB.
India international pace bowler who led the attack. Took 5/66 and 4/65 in the QF against J&K — 9 wickets but not enough.
Player of the Match in Round 2 vs Saurashtra. Top-scored with 58 in the first innings of the QF.
Player of the Match in the crucial Round 4 win over Goa. Scored 64 in the QF second innings.
All-rounder with India caps and KKR pedigree. Can change games with bat or ball.
India international pace bowler. Part of the pace battery alongside Kuldeep Sen.
All-Time Record
MP Cricket — Defending Champions
First title in 2021-22. The defence fell in the QF, but the dynasty is just beginning.
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