Cricket fans across India, get ready for young talent! The Cooch Behar Trophy 2025-26 is happening now. This is India’s biggest cricket tournament for players under 19 years old.
The tournament started in late November 2025 and will continue till January 2026. Teams from all Indian states are playing to become champions. This year has brought exciting matches with many young players showing great skills.
A total of 36 teams are participating in the tournament. These teams have been divided into two categories – Elite and Plate. The Elite category contains 30 teams divided into five groups containing six teams each. The Plate category has only six teams.
The matches are First-Class cricket format. This means each match can go on for up to 4 days. Young cricketers get the chance to play long matches and learn important cricket skills.
Cooch Behar Trophy 2025-26 Schedule
Here are all the matches with dates and times. All times are in IST.
Elite Category:
| Date | Team 1 | Team 2 | Venue | Time | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16 Nov – 19 Nov 2025 | Delhi | Bihar | Airforce Complex ground, Palam, New Delhi | 9:30 AM | Delhi Won by 8 Wickets |
| 16 Nov – 19 Nov 2025 | Vidarbha | Mumbai | VCA Stadium, Civil Lines, Nagpur | 9:30 AM | Match Drawn Mumbai took first innings lead |
| 16 Nov – 19 Nov 2025 | Gujarat | J & K | Lalbhai Contractor Stadium, Surat | 9:30 AM | Gujarat Won by 6 Wickets |
| 16 Nov – 19 Nov 2025 | Rajasthan | Pondicherry | Jaipuria Vidhyalaya Ground, Jaipur | 9:30 AM | Rajasthan Won by 6 Wickets |
| 16 Nov – 19 Nov 2025 | Maharashtra | Odisha | Reliance cricket ground, Nagothane | 9:30 AM | Maharashtra Won by an innings and 250 Runs |
| 16 Nov – 19 Nov 2025 | Himachal Pradesh | Andhra | Luhnu Cricket ground, Bilaspur – HPCA | 9:30 AM | Match Drawn Andhra took first innings lead |
| 16 Nov – 19 Nov 2025 | Karnataka | Uttarakhand | Alur Cricket Stadium, Bengaluru | 9:30 AM | Karnataka Won by 3 Wickets |
| 16 Nov – 19 Nov 2025 | Uttar Pradesh | Chandigarh | Solitaire Cricket Ground, Saharanpur | 9:30 AM | Uttar Pradesh Won by an innings and 176 Runs |
| 16 Nov – 19 Nov 2025 | Kerala | Punjab | Krishnagiri Stadium, Wayanad | 9:30 AM | Punjab Won by 9 Wickets |
| 16 Nov – 19 Nov 2025 | Saurashtra | Jharkhand | Sanosara Cricket Ground ‘A’, Rajkot | 9:30 AM | Saurashtra Won by 2 Runs |
| 16 Nov – 19 Nov 2025 | Baroda | Hyderabad | Reliance Cricket Stadium, Vadodara | 9:30 AM | Hyderabad Won by 4 Wickets |
| 16 Nov – 19 Nov 2025 | Tamil Nadu | Madhya Pradesh | TNCA Academy, Theni | 9:30 AM | Tamil Nadu Won by 10 Wickets |
| 16 Nov – 19 Nov 2025 | Chhattisgarh | Goa | Sector 10 B S P Cricket Stadium, Bhilai | 9:15 AM | Goa Won by an innings and 13 Runs |
| 16 Nov – 19 Nov 2025 | Bengal | Assam | JU Second Campus, Salt Lake, Kolkata | 9:00 AM | Bengal Won by an innings and 172 Runs |
| 16 Nov – 19 Nov 2025 | Tripura | Haryana | MBB Stadium, Agartala | 8:30 AM | Match Drawn Tripura took first innings lead |
| 23 Nov – 26 Nov 2025 | Tamil Nadu | Bihar | TNCA Academy, Theni | 9:30 AM | Tamil Nadu Won by an innings and 59 Runs |
| 23 Nov – 26 Nov 2025 | Delhi | Haryana | Airforce Complex ground, Palam II, New Delhi | 9:30 AM | Haryana Won by 79 Runs |
| 23 Nov – 26 Nov 2025 | Madhya Pradesh | Tripura | MPCA Cricket Ground, Sagar | 9:30 AM | Madhya Pradesh Won by an innings and 140 Runs |
| 23 Nov – 26 Nov 2025 | J & K | Mumbai | Hostel Ground JKCA, Jammu | 9:30 AM | J & K Won by 93 Runs |
| 23 Nov – 26 Nov 2025 | Gujarat | Rajasthan | Gokulbhai Somabhai Patel Stadium, Nadiad | 9:30 AM | Gujarat Won by 7 Wickets |
| 23 Nov – 26 Nov 2025 | Uttarakhand | Maharashtra | Highlanders Sports Academy, Kashipur | 9:30 AM | Match Drawn Maharashtra took first innings lead |
| 23 Nov – 26 Nov 2025 | Karnataka | Himachal Pradesh | M.Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru | 9:30 AM | Karnataka Won by 7 Wickets |
| 23 Nov – 26 Nov 2025 | Andhra | Odisha | Rayalaseema Cricket Ground, Ananthapur | 9:30 AM | Andhra Won by 253 Runs |
| 23 Nov – 26 Nov 2025 | Goa | Assam | Panjim Gymkhana Ground, Panaji | 9:30 AM | Goa Won by an innings and 215 Runs |
| 23 Nov – 26 Nov 2025 | Uttar Pradesh | Chhattisgarh | Solitaire Cricket Ground, Saharanpur | 9:30 AM | Uttar Pradesh Won by 9 Wickets |
| 23 Nov – 26 Nov 2025 | Kerala | Saurashtra | Krishnagiri Stadium, Wayanad | 9:30 AM | Saurashtra Won by 8 Wickets |
| 23 Nov – 26 Nov 2025 | Punjab | Baroda | Ropar Cricket Ground, Ropar | 9:30 AM | Punjab Won by an innings and 112 Runs |
| 23 Nov – 26 Nov 2025 | Vidarbha | Pondicherry | Vidarbha Cricket Association Stadium, Jamtha, Nagpur | 9:30 AM | Match Drawn Vidarbha took first innings lead |
| 23 Nov – 26 Nov 2025 | Bengal | Chandigarh | Bengal Cricket Academy Ground, Kalyani | 9:00 AM | Bengal Won by an innings and 204 Runs |
| 23 Nov – 26 Nov 2025 | Jharkhand | Hyderabad | TATA Digwadih Stadium, Dhanbad | 9:00 AM | Jharkhand Won by 4 Wickets |
| 1 Dec – 4 Dec 2025 | Haryana | Tamil Nadu | Chaudhry Bansi Lal Cricket Stadium, Lahli | 9:30 AM | Haryana Won by 212 Runs |
| 1 Dec – 4 Dec 2025 | Madhya Pradesh | Bihar | MPCA Cricket Ground, Sagar | 9:30 AM | Madhya Pradesh Won by 9 Wickets |
| 1 Dec – 4 Dec 2025 | Delhi | Tripura | Airforce Complex ground, Palam II, New Delhi | 9:30 AM | Delhi Won by an innings and 156 Runs |
| 1 Dec – 4 Dec 2025 | J & K | Pondicherry | Hostel Ground JKCA, Jammu | 9:30 AM | Pondicherry Won by an innings and 22 Runs |
| 1 Dec – 4 Dec 2025 | Andhra | Karnataka | Rayalaseema Cricket Ground, Ananthapur | 9:30 AM | Match Drawn Andhra took first innings lead |
| 1 Dec – 4 Dec 2025 | Rajasthan | Vidarbha | K L Saini Stadium, Jaipur | 9:30 AM | Rajasthan Won by 6 Wickets |
| 1 Dec – 4 Dec 2025 | Mumbai | Gujarat | Sachin Tendulkar Gymkhana, Kandivali, Mumbai | 9:30 AM | Match Drawn Gujarat took first innings lead |
| 1 Dec – 4 Dec 2025 | Maharashtra | Himachal Pradesh | Indira Gandhi Stadium, Solapur | 9:30 AM | Maharashtra Won by 5 Wickets |
| 1 Dec – 4 Dec 2025 | Uttarakhand | Odisha | Highlanders Sports Academy, Kashipur | 9:30 AM | Uttarakhand Won by an innings and 150 Runs |
| 1 Dec – 4 Dec 2025 | Chandigarh | Assam | Tau Devi Lal – PKL, Chandigarh | 9:30 AM | Chandigarh Won by an innings and 7 Runs |
| 1 Dec – 4 Dec 2025 | Goa | Uttar Pradesh | Sanguem Cricket Ground, Sanguem | 9:30 AM | Goa Won by 7 Wickets |
| 1 Dec – 4 Dec 2025 | Punjab | Saurashtra | Ropar Cricket Ground, Ropar | 9:30 AM | Punjab Won by 8 Wickets |
| 1 Dec – 4 Dec 2025 | Baroda | Jharkhand | Motibaug Cricket Ground, Vadodara | 9:30 AM | Baroda Won by 163 Runs |
| 1 Dec – 4 Dec 2025 | Hyderabad | Kerala | NFC Ground, Hyderabad | 9:30 AM | Match Drawn Hyderabad took first innings lead |
| 1 Dec – 4 Dec 2025 | Chhattisgarh | Bengal | Sector 10 B S P Cricket Stadium, Bhilai | 9:15 AM | Chhattisgarh Won by 85 Runs |
| 8 Dec – 11 Dec 2025 | Assam | Uttar Pradesh | Mangaldai Sports Association Stadium, Mangaldai | 8:30 AM | TBD |
| 8 Dec – 11 Dec 2025 | Bihar | Haryana | Moin ul haq stadium, Patna | 9:00 AM | TBD |
| 8 Dec – 11 Dec 2025 | Odisha | Karnataka | Gandhi Stadium, Balangir | 9:00 AM | TBD |
| 8 Dec – 11 Dec 2025 | Bengal | Goa | Bengal Cricket Academy Ground, Kalyani | 9:00 AM | TBD |
| 8 Dec – 11 Dec 2025 | Jharkhand | Kerala | Sanjay Singh Cricket Stadium, Hazaribagh | 9:00 AM | TBD |
| 8 Dec – 11 Dec 2025 | Tamil Nadu | Tripura | NPR College Ground, Dindigul | 9:30 AM | TBD |
| 8 Dec – 11 Dec 2025 | Madhya Pradesh | Delhi | M P C A Cricket Ground 1, Nimkheda, Jabalpur | 9:30 AM | TBD |
| 8 Dec – 11 Dec 2025 | Vidarbha | J & K | VCA KALAMNA, Nagpur | 9:30 AM | TBD |
| 8 Dec – 11 Dec 2025 | Pondicherry | Gujarat | CAP Ground 3, Puducherry | 9:30 AM | TBD |
| 8 Dec – 11 Dec 2025 | Mumbai | Rajasthan | Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai | 9:30 AM | TBD |
| 8 Dec – 11 Dec 2025 | Maharashtra | Andhra | Deccan Gymkhana Cricket Ground, Pune | 9:30 AM | TBD |
| 8 Dec – 11 Dec 2025 | Chandigarh | Chhattisgarh | Cricket Stadium, Sector-16, Chandigarh | 9:30 AM | TBD |
| 8 Dec – 11 Dec 2025 | Saurashtra | Baroda | Niranjan Shah Stadium, Rajkot | 9:30 AM | TBD |
| 8 Dec – 11 Dec 2025 | Hyderabad | Punjab | AOC Cricket Stadium, Hyderabad | 9:30 AM | TBD |
| 8 Dec – 11 Dec 2025 | Himachal Pradesh | Uttarakhand | Luhnu Cricket ground, Bilaspur – HPCA | 9:30 AM | TBD |
| 16 Dec – 19 Dec 2025 | Tripura | Bihar | MBB Stadium, Agartala | 8:30 AM | TBD |
| 16 Dec – 19 Dec 2025 | Assam | Chhattisgarh | Mangaldai Sports Association Stadium, Mangaldai | 8:30 AM | TBD |
| 16 Dec – 19 Dec 2025 | Odisha | Himachal Pradesh | Gandhi Stadium, Balangir | 9:00 AM | TBD |
| 16 Dec – 19 Dec 2025 | Haryana | Madhya Pradesh | Chaudhry Bansi Lal Cricket Stadium, Lahli | 9:30 AM | TBD |
| 16 Dec – 19 Dec 2025 | Gujarat | Vidarbha | Sardar Patel Stadium, Valsad | 9:30 AM | TBD |
| 16 Dec – 19 Dec 2025 | Rajasthan | J & K | K L Saini Stadium, Jaipur | 9:30 AM | TBD |
| 16 Dec – 19 Dec 2025 | Pondicherry | Mumbai | CAP Ground 3, Puducherry | 9:30 AM | TBD |
| 16 Dec – 19 Dec 2025 | Karnataka | Maharashtra | SDNRW Ground, Mysore | 9:30 AM | TBD |
| 16 Dec – 19 Dec 2025 | Andhra | Uttarakhand | YS Raja Reddy ACA Cricket Stadium, Kadapa | 9:30 AM | TBD |
| 16 Dec – 19 Dec 2025 | Goa | Chandigarh | Goa Cricket Association Academy, Porvorim | 9:30 AM | TBD |
| 16 Dec – 19 Dec 2025 | Uttar Pradesh | Bengal | SRMS Cricket Ground, Bareilly | 9:30 AM | TBD |
| 16 Dec – 19 Dec 2025 | Baroda | Kerala | Reliance Cricket Stadium, Vadodara | 9:30 AM | TBD |
| 16 Dec – 19 Dec 2025 | Saurashtra | Hyderabad | Niranjan Shah Stadium Ground C, Rajkot | 9:30 AM | TBD |
| 16 Dec – 19 Dec 2025 | Punjab | Jharkhand | Ropar Cricket Ground, Ropar | 9:30 AM | TBD |
| 16 Dec – 19 Dec 2025 | Delhi | Tamil Nadu | Arun Jaitley Stadium, New Delhi | 9:30 AM | TBD |
| 24 Dec – 27 Dec 2025 | Team 8 | Team 9 | TBD | 9:30 AM | TBD |
| 24 Dec – 27 Dec 2025 | Team 7 | Team 10 | TBD | 9:30 AM | TBD |
| 1 Jan – 4 Jan 2026 | Team 4 | Team 5 | TBD | 9:30 AM | TBD |
| 1 Jan – 4 Jan 2026 | Team 3 | Team 6 | TBD | 9:30 AM | TBD |
| 1 Jan – 4 Jan 2026 | Team 2 | TBD | TBD | 9:30 AM | TBD |
| 1 Jan – 4 Jan 2026 | Team 1 | TBD | TBD | 9:30 AM | TBD |
| 9 Jan – 12 Jan 2026 | Winner Of QF 2 | Winner Of QF 3 | TBD | 9:30 AM | TBD |
| 9 Jan – 12 Jan 2026 | Winner Of QF 1 | Winner Of QF 4 | TBD | 9:30 AM | TBD |
| 17 Jan – 20 Jan 2026 | Winner Of SF 1 | Winner Of SF 2 | TBD | 9:30 AM | TBD |
Plate Category:
| Date | Team 1 | Team 2 | Time | Venue | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16 Nov – 19 Nov 2025 | Mizoram | Nagaland | 9:30 AM | Lal Bahadur Shastri Stadium, Anand | Nagaland Won by an innings and 18 Runs |
| 16 Nov – 19 Nov 2025 | Arunachal Pradesh | Manipur | 9:30 AM | Gokulbhai Somabhai Patel Stadium, Nadiad | Manipur Won by 232 Runs |
| 16 Nov – 19 Nov 2025 | Meghalaya | Sikkim | 8:30 AM | MCA Cricket Ground, Polo Ground, Shillong | Meghalaya Won by 2 Wickets |
| 23 Nov – 26 Nov 2025 | Manipur | Meghalaya | 9:30 AM | Lal Bahadur Shastri Stadium, Anand | Manipur Won by 228 Runs |
| 23 Nov – 26 Nov 2025 | Nagaland | Arunachal Pradesh | 8:30 AM | Sovima Cricket Ground, Sovima | Nagaland Won by 7 Wickets |
| 23 Nov – 26 Nov 2025 | Sikkim | Mizoram | 8:15 AM | SICA ground, Rangpo | Sikkim Won by 128 Runs |
| 1 Dec – 4 Dec 2025 | Mizoram | Manipur | 9:30 AM | Lal Bahadur Shastri Stadium, Anand | Manipur Won by 264 Runs |
| 1 Dec – 4 Dec 2025 | Meghalaya | Arunachal Pradesh | 8:30 AM | MCA Cricket Ground, Polo Ground, Shillong | Meghalaya Won by 348 Runs |
| 1 Dec – 4 Dec 2025 | Nagaland | Sikkim | 8:30 AM | Sovima Cricket Ground, Sovima | Nagaland Won by 67 Runs |
| 8 Dec – 11 Dec 2025 | Sikkim | Manipur | 8:15 AM | SICA ground, Rangpo | TBD |
| 8 Dec – 11 Dec 2025 | Arunachal Pradesh | Mizoram | 9:30 AM | Lal Bahadur Shastri Stadium, Anand | TBD |
| 8 Dec – 11 Dec 2025 | Meghalaya | Nagaland | 9:30 AM | MCA Cricket Ground, Polo Ground, Shillong | TBD |
| 16 Dec – 19 Dec 2025 | Sikkim | Arunachal Pradesh | 8:15 AM | SICA ground, Rangpo | TBD |
| 16 Dec – 19 Dec 2025 | Mizoram | Meghalaya | 9:30 AM | Lal Bahadur Shastri Stadium, Anand | TBD |
| 16 Dec – 19 Dec 2025 | Manipur | Nagaland | 9:30 AM | Gokulbhai Somabhai Patel Stadium, Nadiad | TBD |
| 24 Dec – 27 Dec 2025 | TBD | TBD | 9:30 AM | TBD | TBD |
Teams Playing in Cooch Behar Trophy 2025-26
Elite Category
The Elite category contains a total of 30 teams:
- Andhra
- Assam
- Baroda
- Bengal
- Bihar
- Chandigarh
- Chhattisgarh
- Delhi
- Goa
- Gujarat
- Haryana
- Himachal Pradesh
- Hyderabad
- Jammu & Kashmir (J & K)
- Jharkhand
- Karnataka
- Kerala
- Madhya Pradesh
- Maharashtra
- Mumbai
- Odisha
- Pondicherry
- Punjab
- Rajasthan
- Saurashtra
- Tamil Nadu
- Tripura
- Uttar Pradesh
- Uttarakhand
- Vidarbha
Plate Category:
The six teams in the plate category are:
- Manipur
- Nagaland
- Meghalaya
- Sikkim
- Arunachal Pradesh
- Mizoram
Where to Watch Cooch Behar Trophy 2025-26
1. Live Scores and Updates
- BCCI Website – The official BCCI website shows live scores, match results, and fixtures.
- BCCI.tv App – Download this app to get live scores and match details on your phone.
- State Cricket Association Pages – Follow social media pages of different state cricket teams like Tamil Nadu Cricket Association on Instagram or Cricket Association of Bengal on Facebook for updates, photos, and videos.
2. TV Telecast
Generally, Cooch Behar Trophy matches are not shown on TV channels.
Why Cooch Behar Trophy Matters
This tournament is very important for young Indian cricketers:
- Talent Discovery – Selectors watch these matches to find talented players for India Under-19 team.
- First-Class Experience – Young players learn to play long format cricket.
- Career Building – Many Indian cricket stars played this tournament when they were young.
- State Pride – Players represent their state and make their families proud.
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Conclusion: Cooch Behar Trophy 2025-26 in Full Swing
The Cooch Behar Trophy 2025-26 started in late November. It will continue till January 2026. Thirty teams are playing league matches followed by knockout rounds.
This is the perfect chance to see future Indian cricket stars in action. Support your state team and enjoy watching young talent play.
FAQs
How can I watch Cooch Behar Trophy 2025-26 matches?
Get live scores on BCCI.tv website and app. Follow state cricket association social media pages for updates.
Which teams are playing in the Cooch Behar Trophy 2025-26?
A total of 36 teams are participating in the tournament.
Where are the matches being played?
Matches are being played at cricket grounds across India. Each state hosts matches at their home ground. Some famous grounds include Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai, Arun Jaitley Stadium in Delhi, and TNCA Academy in Tamil Nadu.
When does the Cooch Behar Trophy 2025-26 start and end?
The tournament started in late November 2025. The final will be played on January 17-20, 2026.
What is the format of the Cooch Behar Trophy?
It is First-Class cricket format. Each match can go on for up to 4 days. Teams play two innings each. After league matches, there are pre-quarter finals, quarter finals, semi finals, and then the final match.
