The top two from each Plate sub-group contest semi-finals; the winners of these two matches then join the top three from each Super League sub-group in an eight-team knock-out tournament.
The winner of this knock-out tournament then wins the Ranji Trophy.
Points in the league stages of both divisions are awarded as follows: note* – If match ends in a draw.
The two top teams from each group of the Plate league will meet in semi-finals, the winners of which will qualify for quarter-finals of the Super league.
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