1939–40 Ranji Trophy
The Ranji Trophy, which the winners get.
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| Administrator(s) | BCCI |
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| Cricket format | First-class cricket |
| Tournament format(s) | Knockout |
| Champions | Maharashtra |
| Participants | 18 |
| Matches played | 17 |
| Most runs | Vijay Hazare (Maharashtra) (619) |
| Most wickets | Vijay Hazare (Maharashtra) (20) |
The 1939–40 Ranji Trophy was the sixth season of the Ranji Trophy. Eighteen teams took part in four zones in a knockout format. Northern India who appeared in the previous season dropped out but would return in 1940-41. Maharashtra won their first title defeating United Provinces in the final.
The team that won the zonal title is listed in bold. The teams are listed in the approximate order in which they finished in the zone.
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