1938–39 Ranji Trophy
The Ranji Trophy | |
| Dates | 28 October 1938 – 21 February 1939 |
|---|---|
| Administrator(s) | BCCI |
| Cricket format | First-class |
| Tournament format(s) | Knockout |
| Champions | Bengal (1st title) |
| Participants | 20 |
| Matches | 20 |
| Most runs | Naoomal Jeoomal (Sind) (418) |
| Most wickets | Amir Elahi (Nawanagar) (28) |
| Official website | http://www.bcci.tv |
The 1938–39 Ranji Trophy was the fifth edition of the Ranji Trophy, an annual first-class cricket tournament in India. Matches were played from 28 October 1938 to 21 February 1939 with a total of twenty teams participating. The Army and Delhi both returned and were included in the North Zone. The sides were divided into four zonal groups, but the tournament utilised a knockout format. Bengal won their first title defeating Southern Punjab in the final.