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The Ranji Trophy 2021-22 knockouts will begin with the quarterfinal fixtures on June 6 in Bengaluru. The league stage and the knockouts are being held two months apart from each other with red-ball cricket paving way for the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2022 season in late March. This is the first time that the premier domestic red-ball tournament will be played in the month of June in India.
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Seven toppers of the Elite Groups Madhya Pradesh, Bengal, Karnataka, Mumbai, Uttarakhand, Punjab, and Uttar Pradesh directly qualified for the quarterfinals from the league stage. Meanwhile, Jharkhand earned its spot in the last eight after a pre-quarterfinal win over plate-group winner Nagaland.
The Ranji Trophy 2021-22 quarterfinals will be played across four venues in Bengaluru. Let's check out the complete knockout matches schedule of the Ranji Trophy 2021-22 below.
Knockouts Schedule, Fixtures, Date & Time of Ranji Trophy 2021-22:
| No. | Match | Venue | Dates | Timing | Telecast/Streaming |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Quarter-Final 1 | Bengal vs Jharkhand | Just Cricket Academy, Bengaluru | June 6-10 | 9:30 AM | Hotstar |
| Quarter-Final 2 | Mumbai vs Uttarkhand | KSCA Cricket (2) Ground, Alur | June 6-10 | 9:30 AM | Hotstar |
| Quarter-Final 3 | Karnataka vs Uttar Pradesh | KSCA Cricket Ground, Alur | June 6-10 | 9:30 AM | Star Sports network, Hotstar |
| Quarter-Final 4 | Punjab vs Madhya Pradesh | KSCA Cricket (3) Ground, Alur | June 6-10 | 9:30 AM | Hotstar |
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The winner of Quarterfinal 1 (Bengal/Jharkhand) faces the winner of Quarterfinal 4 (Punjab/Madhya Pradesh in the first semifinal. Likewise, the winner of Quarterfinal 2 (Mumbai/Uttarakhand) faces the winner of Quarterfinal 3 (Karnataka/Uttar Pradesh) in the second semifinal.
The M. Chinnaswamy Stadium is set to host the final from June 22-26.
| No. | Match | Venue | Dates | Telecast/Streaming |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Semi-Final 1 | Winner QF 1 vs Winner QF 4 | KSCA Cricket Ground, Alur | June 14-18 | Star Sports network, Hotstar |
| Semi-Final 2 | Winner QF 2 vs Winner QF 3 | Just Cricket Academy, Bengaluru | June 14-18 | Hotstar |
| Final | Winner SF 1 vs Winner SF 2 | M Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru | June 22-26 | Star Sports network, Hotstar |
Are fans/spectators allowed to watch the Ranji Trophy 2022 knockouts?
According to the official release issued by the BCCI, spectators are not allowed into the stadium as the knockouts will be played under bio-bubble security. The release states: "The presence of spectators is prohibited as part of the regulations set out by the State and Health Regulatory Authorities under the bio secure protocol."