Captained by George Abell, Northern India finished runner-up in the first Ranji Trophy in 1934–35.
[1] In the 10 seasons in which it competed in the Ranji Trophy, Northern India played 23 matches, winning 12, losing 9 and drawing 4, and reaching the semi-finals seven times.
When Pakistan played its first match, against West Indies in November 1948, nine of the 11 players had played for Northern India in the Ranji Trophy.
[4] The best bowling figures were 8 for 94 by Amir Elahi against Southern Punjab in 1937–38.
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