The Buchi Babu Tournament 2024 is set to return, showcasing some of the best talent in Indian domestic cricket. As per the Buchi Babu Tournament 2024 schedule, it will run from August 15 to September 11, 2024.
The Buchi Babu Tournament will be played in a four-day format, similar to the Ranji Trophy. The tournament consists of three rounds of matches, followed by semi-finals and a final.
The tournament will include group stages, semi-finals, and a final, with matches played across four venues: Tirunelveli, Coimbatore, Salem, and Natham.
The Buchi Babu tournament 2024 squads are yet to be officially announced. However, Ishan Kishan, Suryakumar Yadav, Sarfaraz Khan, and Musheer Khan, along with others are some of the key players who are likely to participate in the Buchi Babu Tournament 2024.
Buchi Babu Tournament 2024: Participating Teams
This year’s tournament features 10 state-based teams:
- Madhya Pradesh (defending champions)
- Jharkhand
- Railways
- Gujarat
- Mumbai
- Haryana
- Jammu & Kashmir
- Chhattisgarh
- Hyderabad
- Baroda
Additionally, two local teams, TNCA President’s XI and TNCA XI, will participate, adding local flavor to the competition.
Buchi Babu Tournament 2024: Complete Schedule
Round 1: August 15-18
- Madhya Pradesh vs. Jharkhand
- Railways vs. Gujarat
- Mumbai vs. Haryana
- Jammu & Kashmir vs. Chhattisgarh
Round 2: August 21-24
- Jharkhand vs. Hyderabad
- Railways vs. TNCA President’s XI
- Haryana vs. TNCA XI
- Jammu & Kashmir vs. Baroda
Round 3: August 27-30
- Madhya Pradesh vs. Hyderabad
- Gujarat vs. TNCA President’s XI
- Mumbai vs. TNCA XI
- Baroda vs. Chhattisgarh
Semi-finals: September 2-5
- Winner Group A vs. Winner Group B
- Winner Group C vs. Winner Group D
Final: September 8-11
Buchi Babu Tournament 2024: Venues
The tournament will take place across four venues in Tamil Nadu:
- Tirunelveli
- Coimbatore
- Salem
- Natham
The semi-finals will be held in Tirunelveli and Natham, with the final taking place at Natham.
Buchi Babu Tournament 2024: Prize Money
The winner of the Buchi Babu Tournament will receive a cash prize of INR 3 lakh, while the runner-up will be awarded INR 2 lakh.
Buchi Babu Tournament 2024: Live Streaming and Broadcast
Fans can catch all the action live through the TNCA app, which will provide streaming of the matches. However, there will be no television broadcast for the tournament.
