Deodhar Trophy Winners, Format and Details

The Deodhar Trophy is a prestigious limited-overs cricket tournament held annually in India. Named after Prof. D. B. Deodhar, a former Indian cricketer and administrator, the tournament was first introduced in 1973-74. It serves as a platform for the best domestic players in India to showcase their skills and compete against each other in a highly competitive environment. Let’s look at the format and the list of winners in the Deodhar Trophy.

Deodhar Trophy Format

The Deodhar Trophy features a 50-over format, similar to One Day Internationals (ODIs). The tournament traditionally involves three teams: India A, India B, and India C. These teams are comprised of the top-performing players from the domestic cricket circuit.

The tournament follows a round-robin format, where each team plays against the other two teams. The top two teams with the most points at the end of the round-robin stage progress to the final. The team that finishes in first place directly qualifies for the final, while the second and third-placed teams compete in a playoff match called the Eliminator. The winner of the Eliminator then faces the first-placed team in the final to determine the champion.

The Deodhar Trophy provides a platform for talented cricketers to gain exposure, impress selectors, and potentially earn a spot in the national team. It is often considered a stepping stone for players aiming to break into the Indian national side.

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Deodhar Trophy Winners

Over the years, several teams have emerged victorious in the Deodhar Trophy. Here is a list of winners:

1973-74: West Zone
1974-75: North Zone
1975-76: East Zone
1976-77: Central Zone
1977-78: Central Zone
1978-79: South Zone
1979-80: North Zone
1980-81: North Zone
1981-82: West Zone
1982-83: West Zone
1983-84: West Zone
1984-85: North Zone
1985-86: West Zone
1986-87: West Zone
1987-88: North Zone
1988-89: West Zone
1989-90: South Zone
1990-91: North Zone
1991-92: West Zone
1992-93: North Zone
1993-94: South Zone
1994-95: West Zone
1995-96: West Zone
1996-97: North Zone
1997-98: South Zone
1998-99: West Zone
1999-00: South Zone
2000-01: Central Zone
2001-02: West Zone
2002-03: Central Zone
2003-04: West Zone
2004-05: North Zone
2005-06: West Zone
2006-07: North Zone
2007-08: West Zone
2008-09: South Zone
2009-10: North Zone
2010-11: North Zone
2011-12: West Zone
2012-13: North Zone
2013-14: West Zone
2014-15: East Zone
2015-16: India A
2016-17: Tamil Nadu
2017-18: India B
2018-19: India C
2019-20: India B

Each of these teams showcased exceptional performances and emerged as champions of the Deodhar Trophy in their respective years, earning recognition for their skills and talent.

The Deodhar Trophy continues to be a prestigious tournament in Indian domestic cricket, providing a platform for emerging and established players to showcase their abilities and make a mark in the cricketing landscape. It offers an opportunity for players to compete against their peers, gain exposure, and further their cricketing careers.

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