The 1980–81 Ranji Trophy was the 47th season of the

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won the title defeating

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in the final.

Highlights

*In the quarterfinal against

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, Madan Lal of

scored 140 and 100 and took 3/87 and 5/56Delhi v Railways
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Group stage

North Zone

Central Zone

South Zone

West Zone

East Zone

Knockout stage

Final

Scorecards and averages

References

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