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The 1939–40 Ranji Trophy was the sixth season of the Ranji Trophy. Eighteen teams took part in four zones in a knockout format. Northern India who appeared in the previous season dropped out but would return in 1940-41. Maharashtra won their first title defeating United Provinces in the final. ==Highlights== * Vijay Hazare topped both the batting and bowling aggregates, emulating Amar Singh's feat in 1937-38. * Hazare's 316 * against Baroda was the first triple century in Indian first class cricket. He scored 151 runs (165 * - 316 *) before lunch on the third day which is a record in Indian first class cricket, as of 2014. Maharashtra scored 240 runs in the session for the loss of one wicket; their last two wickets added 326 runs.〔(Mahatashtra v Baroda, 1939-40 )〕 * Amar Singh scored 113 * for Nawanagar v Baroda. He completed his 1000 runs in Ranji Trophy during this match.〔(Nawanagar v Baroda 1939-40 )〕 This was to be his 16th and last Ranji match as he would die in five months. He took his 100th wicket in 1938-39 and thus became the first player to do the 1000 run - 100 wicket double in Ranji Trophy. In 16 Ranji matches, Amar Singh scored 1009 runs at an average of 43, and 105 wickets at 15.48. * The final was a timeless match. Maharashtra won on the fourth day. 抄文引用元・出典: フリー百科事典『 ウィキペディア（Wikipedia）』 ■ウィキペディアで「1939–40 Ranji Trophy」の詳細全文を読む スポンサード リンク
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