Ranji Trophy 2022-23: Full List of Award Winners, Prize Money and Records

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Saurashtra defeated Bengal by nine wickets at the Eden Gardens in Kolkata to win the Ranji Trophy 2022-23 season on Sunday. The match ended inside four days as Saurashtra chased down the 12-run target in 2.4 overs. Bengal were bundled out for 174 in the first innings before Saurashtra piled up 404 to take a 230-run lead. In the second innings, the hosts could manage only 241 to set a 12-run target for Saurashtra.

The tournament witnessed a total of 135 matches being played among 38 teams divided into five groups namely - Elite Group A, Elite Group B, Elite Group C, Elite Group D and Plate Group which consisted of six team.

The articles brings to you all the major highlights from just-concluded tournaments.

Ranji Trophy 2022-23 winners

Saurashtra won the Ranji Trophy 2022-23. They defeated Bengal to win the coveted trophy. It was Saurahtra's second win in the last three season. They have defeated the same team in Ranji Trophy 2019-20.

Ranji Trophy 2022-23 prize money

Player of the match was given Rs 25,000, while Player of the Series was given the cash prize of Rs 1,00,000.

Last year, the winning side received the prestigious trophy and prize money of Rs 2 crore from the BCCI.

Ranji Trophy 2022-23 final Player of the Match

Saurashtra captain Jaydev Unadkat was declared the Player of the Match in Ranji Trophy 2022-23. He picked nine wickets including a six-wicket haul in the second innings.

Ranji Trophy 2022-23 Player of the Series

Saurashtra middle-order batter Arpit Vasavada was named Player of the Series for Ranji Trophy 2022-23

Ranji Trophy 2022-23 highest run-scorers

Mayank Agarwal (Karnataka): 990 runs

Arpit Vasavada (Saurashtra): 907

Anustup Majumdar (Bengal): 867

Ranji Trophy 2022-23 highest wicket-takers

Jalaj Saxena (Kerala): 50

Shams Mulani (Mumbai): 46

L Kishan Singha (Manipur): 44

Ranji Trophy 2022-23 wicket-keeper with most dismissals

Abhishek Porel (Bengal): 40 (36 catches and 4 stumpings)

Saurabh Nawale (Maharashtra): 30 (28 catches and 2 stumpings)

Ranji Trophy 2022-23 most catches

Langlonyamba Meitan Keishangbam (Manipur): 17

Paras Dogra (Puducherry): 16

Baba Indrajith (Tamil Nadu): 16

Ranji Trophy 2023 highest partnerships by runs

Prithvi Shaw and Ajinkya Rahane (Mumbai): 401 vs Assam in Guwahati

S Gani, BK Saurabh (Bihar) 322 vs Manipur in Patna

Ranji Trophy 2022-23 winning moment

Ranji Trophy 2022-23 final: Twitter reactions after Saurshtra win

Ranji Trophy 2022-23 final: Winning captain's quote

Jaydev Unadkat: "Championships are not won by one or 2-3 games. It's a long season. It began when we started the white ball season. We didn't win the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy but we were able to win the Vijay Hazare Trophy (VH). When we got together for the Ranji Trophy there was one huddle before the start of the season. I told them yes we have won VH but the big one (Ranji) is waiting for us, if you want to win that we have to work really hard and I am absolutely proud of the guys for what we have been able to achieve twice in three years now. That is the secret of our success I would say (core of the team remaining the same). Lot of stability in the team. Comes with performances.

"Everyone has stood up when the team has required. It's not just about one or two individuals. Yes I have been leading for the last 4-5 years and been able to set the tone, but it's up to the guys to take it up their sleeve and achieve whatever goals we set for the team. It's a team achievement in the truest sense I would say. Not just the team, the guys behind the scenes - the association, selectors, families. Family plays a huge role in supporting us. We are really glad to win this not for ourselves, but for everyone who have equally wished us to win this trophy. We have worked smartly and improved in the areas we had to, so that's why we have been successful."

Ranji Trophy 2022-23 final: Losing captain's quote

Manoj Tiwary: "I love playing for Saurashtra. It is so close to my heart. I would like to congratulate Bengal for their amazing show. They reached the final against us last time (2020). They played the semifinal (2022) and then the final again (2023). It's an absolutely brilliant achievement for you guys as well. I am sure with the group that they have they will keep fighting to win this trophy. Like Manoj said it is a contest between the Lion and Tiger and I hope it will be a repeat of the final, hopefully in Rajkot next time. I would like to call Arpit with me to lift the trophy because he led the team when I wasn't there.

It has been a great season for us, before saying anything, want to congratulate Saurashtra and Unadkat on winning the trophy. Want to congratulate BCCI as well for organsing the event so well. It all started from Day 1. The moisture on the wicket was difficult for our batters to show our skill-set. It was not up to the mark although we tried our level best. The toss became a bit of a factor but after that we were never in the game. On 3rd Day, two sessions we were in the game. They bowled really well and batted really well. Their combination is such that when you think of getting quick 9 or 10 batter out but when we go back and see the score of such players, they score a lot of runs. They are a solid team. (On Shahbaz Ahmed's run-out) Lot of things have proved costly. We wanted to build a partnership but unfortunately, it was my mistake. I didn't see the ball and when I saw the ball it was too late. I said sorry to him and sorry to Bengal cricket. (On this season) It was heartening to see our fast bowlers bowl and the way our batters batted, the coaching staff as well. It was one of those games where we didn't use our skill-set as required. There are always positives and we will discuss in the dressing room, we will work on those areas that need to be improved. In the battle of Tigers and Lions. the Lions have won this time. But next time, we wlll be much better prepared.