Ranji Trophy 1946–47

The 1946–47 Ranji Trophy served as the 13th edition of the first-class competition in India. A total of 19 teams competed in the knockout format to determine the national champion. By the end of the season, Baroda secured its second title by defeating Holkar in the final.

The tournament featured significant individual performances, particularly from the winning side. Gul Mohammad led all batters with 596 runs during the competition, while Vijay Hazare proved instrumental with the ball, claiming 38 wickets.

The final between Baroda and Holkar lasted five days in a timeless match format. During this contest, Vijay Hazare and Gul Mohammad combined for a 577-run partnership for the fourth wicket. This performance established a world record for any first-class wicket that stood for nearly sixty years and remains the highest fourth-wicket partnership in the history of the format.