Published on: Jul 1, 2023 12:53 pm IST|Updated on: Jul 1, 2023 12:53 pm IST
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.
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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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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