In the ongoing Ranji Trophy 2025-26 season, Karnataka scripted history on Tuesday, February 17, 2026, by posting a massive 736/6 declared in their semifinal clash against Uttarakhand at the Ekana Stadium in Lucknow.
While this is a monumental feat and stands as Karnataka’s third-highest team total in their history, the all-time Ranji Trophy record remains untouched.
Top 5 Highest Team Totals in Ranji Trophy History
| Rank | Score | Team | Opponent | Season |
| 1 | 944/6d | Hyderabad | Andhra | 1993/94 |
| 2 | 912/6d | Tamil Nadu | Goa | 1988/89 |
| 3 | 912/8d | Holkar | Mysore (now Karnataka) | 1945/46 |
| 4 | 880 | Jharkhand | Nagaland | 2021/22 |
| 5 | 855/6d | Mumbai | Hyderabad | 1990/91 |
Highlights: Karnataka vs. Uttarakhand Semifinal (2026)
Karnataka’s dominant performance has effectively batted Uttarakhand out of the game. The innings was defined by three massive centuries:
- Devdutt Padikkal: The skipper led from the front with a masterful 232 off 330 balls, marking his maiden first-class double century.
- K.L. Rahul: Returning to domestic duty, the veteran scored a classical 141, anchoring a 298-run partnership with Padikkal.
- Smaran Ravichandran: Continued his incredible form this season with an unbeaten 121.
Other Significant Team Totals
- Maharashtra: 826/4 vs. Kathiawar (1948/49)
- Meghalaya: 826/7d vs. Sikkim (2018/19)
Note: Karnataka’s 736/6d is the highest total recorded in a Ranji Trophy knockout match since Jharkhand’s 880 in the 2021/22 season.
