In the fourteen years of its existence Holkar, which included such players as C. K. Nayudu and Mushtaq Ali, won the title four times and finished second on six other occasions.
Holkar appeared in the Ranji Trophy till 1954-55 after which it was dissolved and replaced by a Madhya Bharat team.
[3] Madhya Pradesh team reached the final of the Ranji Trophy for the first time in the same season.
They took the first innings lead against Karnataka and needed only a draw to win the title but collapsed in the final session of the last day to lose with five overs to spare.
[5] Holkar Madhya Pradesh Players from Holkar and Madhya Pradesh who have played Test cricket for India, along with year of Test debut: Players from Madhya Pradesh who have played ODI but not Test cricket for India, along with year of ODI debut: Cricketers from other state teams who also played for Madhya Pradesh, and played Test cricket for India, along with year of Test debut: Cricketers from other state teams who also played for Madhya Pradesh, and played ODI but not Test cricket for India, along with year of ODI debut: Notable players at the domestic level: Players with international caps are listed in bold.