The Men’s U23 State A Trophy Elite 2025-26 is back to bring amazing cricket action from India’s best young players! This special tournament for players under 23 years old will start on November 9 and finish on December 1, 2025, showing talented young cricketers from all major states across India.
The Elite Group is special because it gives the best young players from big cricket states the chance to play one-day cricket and show their talent. Cricket fans will see wonderful matches and watch future Indian stars hit big shots and take amazing catches.
Here are all the details about the tournament.
Men’s U23 State A Trophy Elite 2025 Complete Schedule
The tournament will be played in multiple rounds across several weeks:
- Phase 1: November 9 – November 21, 2025 (Group Stage)
- Phase 2: November 25 – December 1, 2025 (Knockout Stage)
| Date | Time (IST) | Team 1 | Team 2 | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9 Nov 2025 | 9:00 AM | Chhattisgarh | Punjab | JSCA International Stadium Complex, Ranchi |
| 9 Nov 2025 | 9:00 AM | Baroda | Bengal | JSCA Oval Ground, Ranchi |
| 9 Nov 2025 | 9:00 AM | Bihar | Uttarakhand | MECON Stadium, Ranchi |
| 9 Nov 2025 | 9:00 AM | Chandigarh | Maharashtra | Usha Martin Ground, Ranchi |
| 9 Nov 2025 | 9:00 AM | J & K | Mumbai | Motibaug Cricket Ground, Vadodara |
| 9 Nov 2025 | 9:00 AM | Andhra | Assam | Kotambi Stadium B Ground, Vadodara |
| 9 Nov 2025 | 9:00 AM | Goa | Odisha | GSFC Cricket ground, Vadodara |
| 9 Nov 2025 | 9:00 AM | Gujarat | Jharkhand | Vadodara |
| 9 Nov 2025 | 9:00 AM | Pondicherry | Rajasthan | Narendra Modi Stadium Ground ‘A’, Ahmedabad |
| 9 Nov 2025 | 9:00 AM | Delhi | Haryana | Narendra Modi Stadium Ground ‘B’, Ahmedabad |
| 9 Nov 2025 | 9:00 AM | Kerala | Saurashtra | Gujarat College Cricket Ground ‘A’, Ahmedabad |
| 9 Nov 2025 | 9:00 AM | Madhya Pradesh | Railways | ADSA Railways Cricket Ground, Ahmedabad |
| 9 Nov 2025 | 9:00 AM | Tamil Nadu | Vidarbha | Jaipuria Vidhyalaya Ground, Jaipur |
| 9 Nov 2025 | 9:00 AM | Karnataka | Uttar Pradesh | Sawai Mansingh Stadium, Jaipur |
| 9 Nov 2025 | 9:00 AM | Himachal Pradesh | Tripura | Anantam Ground, Jaipur |
| 11 Nov 2025 | 9:00 AM | Baroda | Maharashtra | JSCA International Stadium Complex, Ranchi |
| 11 Nov 2025 | 9:00 AM | Bengal | Bihar | JSCA Oval Ground, Ranchi |
| 11 Nov 2025 | 9:00 AM | Chandigarh | Punjab | MECON Stadium, Ranchi |
| 11 Nov 2025 | 9:00 AM | Chhattisgarh | Uttarakhand | Usha Martin Ground, Ranchi |
| 11 Nov 2025 | 9:00 AM | Andhra | Jharkhand | Motibaug Cricket Ground, Vadodara |
| 11 Nov 2025 | 9:00 AM | Assam | Goa | Kotambi Stadium B Ground, Vadodara |
| 11 Nov 2025 | 9:00 AM | Gujarat | Mumbai | GSFC Cricket ground, Vadodara |
| 11 Nov 2025 | 9:00 AM | J & K | Odisha | Darshanam Sports and Education Academy, Vadodara |
| 11 Nov 2025 | 9:00 AM | Delhi | Railways | Narendra Modi Stadium Ground ‘A’, Ahmedabad |
| 11 Nov 2025 | 9:00 AM | Haryana | Kerala | Narendra Modi Stadium Ground ‘B’, Ahmedabad |
| 11 Nov 2025 | 9:00 AM | Madhya Pradesh | Rajasthan | Gujarat College Cricket Ground ‘A’, Ahmedabad |
| 11 Nov 2025 | 9:00 AM | Pondicherry | Saurashtra | ADSA Railways Cricket Ground, Ahmedabad |
| 11 Nov 2025 | 9:00 AM | Karnataka | Vidarbha | Jaipuria Vidhyalaya Ground, Jaipur |
| 11 Nov 2025 | 9:00 AM | Tamil Nadu | Tripura | Sawai Mansingh Stadium, Jaipur |
| 11 Nov 2025 | 9:00 AM | Hyderabad | Uttar Pradesh | Anantam Ground, Jaipur |
| 13 Nov 2025 | 9:00 AM | Bihar | Chandigarh | JSCA International Stadium Complex, Ranchi |
| 13 Nov 2025 | 9:00 AM | Baroda | Chhattisgarh | JSCA Oval Ground, Ranchi |
| 13 Nov 2025 | 9:00 AM | Bengal | Punjab | MECON Stadium, Ranchi |
| 13 Nov 2025 | 9:00 AM | Maharashtra | Uttarakhand | Usha Martin Ground, Ranchi |
| 13 Nov 2025 | 9:00 AM | Goa | Gujarat | Motibaug Cricket Ground, Vadodara |
| 13 Nov 2025 | 9:00 AM | Andhra | J & K | Kotambi Stadium B Ground, Vadodara |
| 13 Nov 2025 | 9:00 AM | Assam | Mumbai | GSFC Cricket ground, Vadodara |
| 13 Nov 2025 | 9:00 AM | Jharkhand | Odisha | Darshanam Sports and Education Academy, Vadodara |
| 13 Nov 2025 | 9:00 AM | Kerala | Madhya Pradesh | Narendra Modi Stadium Ground ‘A’, Ahmedabad |
| 13 Nov 2025 | 9:00 AM | Delhi | Pondicherry | Narendra Modi Stadium Ground ‘B’, Ahmedabad |
| 13 Nov 2025 | 9:00 AM | Haryana | Rajasthan | Gujarat College Cricket Ground ‘A’, Ahmedabad |
| 13 Nov 2025 | 9:00 AM | Railways | Saurashtra | ADSA Railways Cricket Ground, Ahmedabad |
| 13 Nov 2025 | 9:00 AM | Himachal Pradesh | Karnataka | Jaipuria Vidhyalaya Ground, Jaipur |
| 13 Nov 2025 | 9:00 AM | Hyderabad | Tamil Nadu | Sawai Mansingh Stadium, Jaipur |
| 13 Nov 2025 | 9:00 AM | Tripura | Vidarbha | Anantam Ground, Jaipur |
| 15 Nov 2025 | 9:00 AM | Baroda | Punjab | JSCA International Stadium Complex, Ranchi |
| 15 Nov 2025 | 9:00 AM | Chandigarh | Uttarakhand | JSCA Oval Ground, Ranchi |
| 15 Nov 2025 | 9:00 AM | Bihar | Maharashtra | MECON Stadium, Ranchi |
| 15 Nov 2025 | 9:00 AM | Bengal | Chhattisgarh | Usha Martin Ground, Ranchi |
| 15 Nov 2025 | 9:00 AM | Andhra | Mumbai | Motibaug Cricket Ground, Vadodara |
| 15 Nov 2025 | 9:00 AM | Gujarat | Odisha | Kotambi Stadium B Ground, Vadodara |
| 15 Nov 2025 | 9:00 AM | Goa | Jharkhand | GSFC Cricket ground, Vadodara |
| 15 Nov 2025 | 9:00 AM | Assam | J & K | Darshanam Sports and Education Academy, Vadodara |
| 15 Nov 2025 | 9:00 AM | Delhi | Rajasthan | Narendra Modi Stadium Ground ‘A’, Ahmedabad |
| 15 Nov 2025 | 9:00 AM | Madhya Pradesh | Saurashtra | Narendra Modi Stadium Ground ‘B’, Ahmedabad |
| 15 Nov 2025 | 9:00 AM | Kerala | Railways | Gujarat College Cricket Ground ‘A’, Ahmedabad |
| 15 Nov 2025 | 9:00 AM | Haryana | Pondicherry | ADSA Railways Cricket Ground, Ahmedabad |
| 15 Nov 2025 | 9:00 AM | Hyderabad | Tripura | Jaipuria Vidhyalaya Ground, Jaipur |
| 15 Nov 2025 | 9:00 AM | Himachal Pradesh | Uttar Pradesh | Sawai Mansingh Stadium, Jaipur |
| 15 Nov 2025 | 9:00 AM | Karnataka | Tamil Nadu | Anantam Ground, Jaipur |
| 17 Nov 2025 | 9:00 AM | Bengal | Uttarakhand | JSCA International Stadium Complex, Ranchi |
| 17 Nov 2025 | 9:00 AM | Maharashtra | Punjab | JSCA Oval Ground, Ranchi |
| 17 Nov 2025 | 9:00 AM | Chandigarh | Chhattisgarh | MECON Stadium, Ranchi |
| 17 Nov 2025 | 9:00 AM | Baroda | Bihar | Usha Martin Ground, Ranchi |
| 17 Nov 2025 | 9:00 AM | Assam | Odisha | Motibaug Cricket Ground, Vadodara |
| 17 Nov 2025 | 9:00 AM | Jharkhand | Mumbai | Kotambi Stadium B Ground, Vadodara |
| 17 Nov 2025 | 9:00 AM | Gujarat | J & K | GSFC Cricket ground, Vadodara |
| 17 Nov 2025 | 9:00 AM | Andhra | Goa | Darshanam Sports and Education Academy, Vadodara |
| 17 Nov 2025 | 9:00 AM | Haryana | Saurashtra | Narendra Modi Stadium Ground ‘A’, Ahmedabad |
| 17 Nov 2025 | 9:00 AM | Railways | Rajasthan | Narendra Modi Stadium Ground ‘B’, Ahmedabad |
| 17 Nov 2025 | 9:00 AM | Madhya Pradesh | Pondicherry | Gujarat College Cricket Ground ‘A’, Ahmedabad |
| 17 Nov 2025 | 9:00 AM | Delhi | Kerala | ADSA Railways Cricket Ground, Ahmedabad |
| 17 Nov 2025 | 9:00 AM | Himachal Pradesh | Hyderabad | Jaipuria Vidhyalaya Ground, Jaipur |
| 17 Nov 2025 | 9:00 AM | Karnataka | Tripura | Sawai Mansingh Stadium, Jaipur |
| 17 Nov 2025 | 9:00 AM | Uttar Pradesh | Vidarbha | Anantam Ground, Jaipur |
| 19 Nov 2025 | 9:00 AM | Bihar | Chhattisgarh | JSCA International Stadium Complex, Ranchi |
| 19 Nov 2025 | 9:00 AM | Punjab | Uttarakhand | JSCA Oval Ground, Ranchi |
| 19 Nov 2025 | 9:00 AM | Bengal | Maharashtra | MECON Stadium, Ranchi |
| 19 Nov 2025 | 9:00 AM | Baroda | Chandigarh | Usha Martin Ground, Ranchi |
| 19 Nov 2025 | 9:00 AM | Goa | J & K | Motibaug Cricket Ground, Vadodara |
| 19 Nov 2025 | 9:00 AM | Mumbai | Odisha | Kotambi Stadium B Ground, Vadodara |
| 19 Nov 2025 | 9:00 AM | Assam | Jharkhand | GSFC Cricket ground, Vadodara |
| 19 Nov 2025 | 9:00 AM | Andhra | Gujarat | Darshanam Sports and Education Academy, Vadodara |
| 19 Nov 2025 | 9:00 AM | Kerala | Pondicherry | Narendra Modi Stadium Ground ‘A’, Ahmedabad |
| 19 Nov 2025 | 9:00 AM | Rajasthan | Saurashtra | Narendra Modi Stadium Ground ‘B’, Ahmedabad |
| 19 Nov 2025 | 9:00 AM | Haryana | Railways | Gujarat College Cricket Ground ‘A’, Ahmedabad |
| 19 Nov 2025 | 9:00 AM | Delhi | Madhya Pradesh | ADSA Railways Cricket Ground, Ahmedabad |
| 19 Nov 2025 | 9:00 AM | Tamil Nadu | Uttar Pradesh | Jaipuria Vidhyalaya Ground, Jaipur |
| 19 Nov 2025 | 9:00 AM | Himachal Pradesh | Vidarbha | Sawai Mansingh Stadium, Jaipur |
| 19 Nov 2025 | 9:00 AM | Hyderabad | Karnataka | Anantam Ground, Jaipur |
| 21 Nov 2025 | 9:00 AM | Bengal | Chandigarh | JSCA International Stadium Complex, Ranchi |
| 21 Nov 2025 | 9:00 AM | Chhattisgarh | Maharashtra | JSCA Oval Ground, Ranchi |
| 21 Nov 2025 | 9:00 AM | Baroda | Uttarakhand | MECON Stadium, Ranchi |
| 21 Nov 2025 | 9:00 AM | Bihar | Punjab | Usha Martin Ground, Ranchi |
| 21 Nov 2025 | 9:00 AM | Assam | Gujarat | Motibaug Cricket Ground, Vadodara |
| 21 Nov 2025 | 9:00 AM | J & K | Jharkhand | Kotambi Stadium B Ground, Vadodara |
| 21 Nov 2025 | 9:00 AM | Andhra | Odisha | GSFC Cricket ground, Vadodara |
| 21 Nov 2025 | 9:00 AM | Goa | Mumbai | Darshanam Sports and Education Academy, Vadodara |
| 21 Nov 2025 | 9:00 AM | Haryana | Madhya Pradesh | Narendra Modi Stadium Ground ‘A’, Ahmedabad |
| 21 Nov 2025 | 9:00 AM | Pondicherry | Railways | Narendra Modi Stadium Ground ‘B’, Ahmedabad |
| 21 Nov 2025 | 9:00 AM | Delhi | Saurashtra | Gujarat College Cricket Ground ‘A’, Ahmedabad |
| 21 Nov 2025 | 9:00 AM | Kerala | Rajasthan | ADSA Railways Cricket Ground, Ahmedabad |
| 21 Nov 2025 | 9:00 AM | Tripura | Uttar Pradesh | Jaipuria Vidhyalaya Ground, Jaipur |
| 21 Nov 2025 | 9:00 AM | Hyderabad | Vidarbha | Sawai Mansingh Stadium, Jaipur |
| 21 Nov 2025 | 9:00 AM | Himachal Pradesh | Tamil Nadu | Anantam Ground, Jaipur |
| 25 Nov 2025 | 9:00 AM | Quarter Final 1: A1 vs C2 | – | Arun Jaitley Stadium, New Delhi |
| 25 Nov 2025 | 9:00 AM | Quarter Final 2: B1 vs D2 | – | Airforce Complex ground, Palam II, New Delhi |
| 26 Nov 2025 | 9:00 AM | Quarter Final 3: C1 vs A2 | – | Arun Jaitley Stadium, New Delhi |
| 26 Nov 2025 | 9:00 AM | Quarter Final 4: D1 vs B2 | – | Airforce Complex ground, Palam II, New Delhi |
| 29 Nov 2025 | 9:00 AM | Semi Final 1: Winner QF1 vs Winner QF4 | – | Arun Jaitley Stadium, New Delhi |
| 29 Nov 2025 | 9:00 AM | Semi Final 2: Winner QF2 vs Winner QF3 | – | Airforce Complex ground, Palam II, New Delhi |
| 1 Dec 2025 | 9:00 AM | Final: Winner SF1 vs Winner SF2 | – | Arun Jaitley Stadium, New Delhi |
Teams and Squads in Men’s U23 State A Trophy Elite 2025-26
The team squads for the Elite Group have not been officially announced yet by the respective state cricket associations. The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) is expected to release the complete list of all team squads in the coming weeks.
The Elite Group has 32 teams representing India’s major cricket states and regions. These young cricketers are the future hopes of cricket in their respective states!
Elite Group Teams
1. Andhra Pradesh – The coastal warriors with passionate young cricketers who have strong batting skills and smart bowling attacks.
2. Assam – The northeastern tigers with naturally talented young players who have excellent hand-eye coordination and fighting spirit.
3. Baroda – The traditional cricket powerhouse with hardworking young players who dream of following their state’s rich cricket history.
4. Bengal – The land of cricket legends with talented youngsters who want to bring back the glory days of Bengal cricket.
5. Bihar – The historic state with passionate young cricketers who have big dreams and work very hard to make their mark.
6. Chandigarh – The union territory with disciplined young players who combine fitness and skill in their cricket approach.
7. Chhattisgarh – The emerging cricket state with determined young warriors who play with heart and a never-give-up attitude.
8. Delhi – The capital’s young cricketers with access to top facilities and coaching, eager to show their talent on the national stage.
9. Goa – The beautiful coastal state with talented young players who bring joy and creativity to their cricket style.
10. Gujarat – The cricket-loving state with smart young players who understand the game well and play with intelligence.
11. Haryana – The land of strong athletes with powerful young cricketers who are known for their aggressive batting and fast bowling.
12. Himachal Pradesh – The mountain state with hardworking young players who have natural fitness and determination.
13. Hyderabad – The city of pearls with skillful young cricketers who have technical knowledge and match-winning abilities.
14. Jammu & Kashmir – The beautiful valley’s young warriors who play with courage and bring natural talent to every match.
15. Jharkhand – The mineral-rich state with raw talent and young players who have the hunger to succeed in cricket.
16. Karnataka – The cricket factory of India, with extremely talented young players who follow the state’s successful cricket tradition.
17. Kerala – The God’s Own Country with technically sound young cricketers who have excellent game understanding.
18. Madhya Pradesh – The heart of India, with passionate young players who combine traditional cricket skills with modern techniques.
19. Maharashtra – The cricket-crazy state with talented youngsters who want to continue the state’s proud cricket heritage.
20. Mumbai – The cricket capital with some of India’s most promising young talent and excellent cricket infrastructure.
21. Odisha – The eastern state with emerging young cricketers who are working hard to establish themselves in Indian cricket.
22. Pondicherry – The union territory with dedicated young players who punch above their weight and play with great team spirit.
23. Punjab – The defending champions with strong young cricketers who have proven themselves and want to retain their title.
24. Rajasthan – The royal state with brave young warriors who play fearless cricket and have natural leadership qualities.
25. Railways – The department team with disciplined young players who travel across the country and have diverse playing experiences.
26. Saurashtra – The western region with talented young cricketers who have good technique and understand different playing conditions.
27. Sikkim – The small mountain state with big cricket dreams and hardworking young players.
28. Tamil Nadu – The cricket-loving state with technically excellent young players who have strong fundamentals and match temperament.
29. Tripura – The northeastern state with enthusiastic young cricketers who bring fresh energy and a never-say-die attitude.
30. Uttar Pradesh – The most populous state with a huge talent pool and young players who have great potential and fighting spirit.
31. Uttarakhand – The mountain state with naturally fit young cricketers who bring determination and hard work to every match.
32. Vidarbha – The recent Ranji Trophy champions with confident young players who want to continue their state’s winning tradition.
Where to Watch Men’s U23 State A Trophy Elite 2025-26
Young cricket fans can follow these exciting matches through different ways. Visit the official BCCI.tv website for minute-to-minute LIVE updates and complete coverage of the tournament.
Some matches might be shown on Star Sports Network. Live scores and match updates will be available on various cricket websites and mobile apps for fans who cannot watch the matches live.
Cricket fans can also follow the participating teams and state cricket associations on social media platforms for regular updates, highlights, and behind-the-scenes content from the tournament.
What Makes Men’s U23 State A Trophy Elite Special?
The Elite Group is especially important because it brings together the best young talent from India’s major cricket states. These young players get the valuable opportunity to play against teams from other states and learn from different playing styles.
The tournament is played in the one-day format with 50 overs per side, which helps young players develop their limited-overs cricket skills. Teams get points for winning matches, and the top teams from each group qualify for the knockout rounds.
Scouts and selectors watch these matches carefully to find future Indian cricket stars who could represent the country in international cricket.
The tournament also helps young players handle pressure situations and big match scenarios, which is very important for their cricket development.
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Conclusion: Men’s U23 State A Trophy Elite 2025 Starts from November 9
The Men’s U23 State A Trophy Elite 2025-26 will start on November 9, and cricket lovers should get excited to see some amazing young talent!
These young players will be fighting hard to prove that they deserve a chance to play at higher levels and represent their country.
Punjab will be defending their title and trying to prove that their victory last year was not a lucky win. All other teams will be working hard to stop Punjab and claim the trophy for themselves.
FAQs
The tournament starts on November 9, 2025, and will conclude on December 1, 2025.
32 teams are participating, representing all major cricket states and regions of India.
It’s a one-day cricket tournament where each match is played with 50 overs per side.
Punjab won the title by defeating Gujarat by 56 runs in the final held in Kolkata.
Visit BCCI.tv for LIVE updates, and check Star Sports Network and other cricket broadcasters for match telecasts.
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