Vijay Hazare Trophy Winners: Complete Champions List 1993-2026

Dr. Annelies De Vos · 2026-03-02

If you're following Indian domestic cricket, you've probably heard of the Vijay Hazare Trophy. It's India's premier 50-over competition, organized by the BCCI. Think of it as the List A equivalent of the famous Ranji Trophy. It started back in the 1993-94 season as the Ranji One Day Trophy. For nearly a decade, it ran as a zonal tournament before transforming into a national knockout competition in 2002-03. The tournament got its current name ahead of the 2007-08 edition, honoring Vijay Hazare—one of India's finest batters from the pre-independence era. Over 33 editions, two teams have really stood out. Tamil Nadu and Karnataka have dominated the national phase, each winning five titles. Mumbai isn't far behind with four wins. The most recent 2025-26 edition added a fresh name to the honors board when Vidarbha claimed their maiden title. That's the beauty of this tournament—new champions can emerge and make history. ### Key Tournament Facts at a Glance Let's break down the essentials. Sometimes you just need the quick facts, right? - **Started:** 1993-94 (originally as the Ranji One Day Trophy) - **National format introduced:** 2002-03 - **Renamed Vijay Hazare Trophy:** 2007-08 - **Format:** 50 overs per side - **2025-26 edition:** 33rd edition - **Most successful teams:** Tamil Nadu & Karnataka (5 titles each) - **Current defending champions (2025-26):** Vidarbha ### The Early Zonal Phase (1993-2002) Before the national knockout format we know today, the trophy was contested at the zonal level. India's five zones—Central, East, North, South, and West—each produced their own winner every season. It was a different structure, but it laid the foundation. Here's a quick look at those zonal winners from 1993 to 2002. - **1993-94:** Uttar Pradesh, Bengal, Haryana, Delhi, Bombay - **1994-95:** Madhya Pradesh, Bengal, Punjab, Hyderabad, Maharashtra - **1995-96:** Uttar Pradesh, Bengal, Haryana, Karnataka, Bombay - **1996-97:** Madhya Pradesh, Assam, Delhi, Tamil Nadu, Mumbai - **1997-98:** Madhya Pradesh, Bengal, Delhi, Tamil Nadu, Mumbai - **1998-99:** Madhya Pradesh, Bengal, Punjab, Karnataka, Mumbai - **1999-2000:** Madhya Pradesh, Bengal, Odisha, Tamil Nadu, Mumbai - **2000-01:** Madhya Pradesh, Odisha, Punjab, Tamil Nadu, Mumbai - **2001-02:** Railways, Orissa, Punjab, Karnataka, Mumbai ### National Champions and Runner-Ups (2002-2026) From the 2002-03 season onward, the tournament crowned a single national champion. This is where the competition really heated up. The table below lists every winner and runner-up through the most recent final. | Year | Edition | Winner | Runner-Up | |------|---------|--------|-----------| | 2002-03 | 10th | Tamil Nadu | Punjab | | 2003-04 | 11th | Mumbai | Bengal | | 2004-05 | 12th | Tamil Nadu & Uttar Pradesh (shared) | — | | 2005-06 | 13th | Railways | Uttar Pradesh | | 2006-07 | 14th | Mumbai | Rajasthan | | 2007-08 | 15th | Saurashtra | Bengal | | 2008-09 | 16th | Tamil Nadu | Bengal | | 2009-10 | 17th | Tamil Nadu | Bengal | | 2010-11 | 18th | Jharkhand | Gujarat | | 2011-12 | 19th | Bengal | Mumbai | | 2012-13 | 20th | Delhi | Assam | | 2013-14 | 21st | Karnataka | Railways | | 2014-15 | 22nd | Karnataka | Punjab | | 2015-16 | 23rd | Gujarat | Delhi | | 2016-17 | 24th | Tamil Nadu | Bengal | | 2017-18 | 25th | Karnataka | Saurashtra | | 2018-19 | 26th | Mumbai | Delhi | | 2019-20 | 27th | Karnataka | Tamil Nadu | | 2020-21 | 28th | Mumbai | Uttar Pradesh | | 2021-22 | 29th | Himachal Pradesh | Tamil Nadu | | 2022-23 | 30th | Saurashtra | Maharashtra | | 2023-24 | 31st | Haryana | Rajasthan | | 2024-25 | 32nd | Karnataka | Vidarbha | | 2025-26 | 33rd | Vidarbha | Saurashtra | ### Spotlight on Recent Seasons Let's dive into the last two finals. They tell a great story of triumph and consistency. **2025-26: Vidarbha's Historic First Title** Vidarbha created history on January 18, 2026. They beat Saurashtra by 38 runs in the final at the BCCI Centre of Excellence in Bengaluru. Batting first, Vidarbha posted 317/8. Atharva Taide was the star, scoring 128 off just 118 balls. Saurashtra fought hard in reply but were bowled out for 279. Prerak Mankad made 88 and Chirag Jani 64, but Yash Thakur's 4/50 sealed the deal. Taide won Player of the Match, and Aman Mokhade, with 814 tournament runs, was Player of the Tournament. **2024-25: Karnataka's Fifth Championship** The previous year, on January 18, 2025, Karnataka won their fifth title. They beat Vidarbha by 36 runs at Kotambi Stadium in Vadodara. Vidarbha won the toss and chose to bowl. That decision looked questionable as Karnataka piled on 348/6. Smaran Ravichandran scored a century off 92 balls, and Abhinav Manohar added a quick 79 from 42 deliveries. Vidarbha's chase, led by Dhruv Shorey's 110, ended at 312 all out. It was a dominant performance that tied Karnataka with Tamil Nadu at the top of the all-time winners list. As one veteran cricket writer once noted, 'The Vijay Hazare Trophy isn't just about finding a winner; it's about discovering the next generation of Indian cricket stars.' That's what makes following it so rewarding. You're not just watching a tournament—you're getting a preview of future national team players. The competition's evolution from zonal contests to a unified national knockout reflects the growth of Indian domestic cricket itself. Every season brings new narratives, unexpected heroes, and thrilling finishes. It's the heartbeat of India's 50-over game.