Buchi Babu Trophy 2025 Live: Where to Watch on TV & Online Streaming Platforms
The Buchi Babu Trophy, one of India’s oldest cricket tournaments, is set to begin on August 18, 2025, with the final scheduled for September 9. A total of 16 teams will compete this year, divided into four groups of four.
All league stage matches will be played over three days, with each side getting 90 overs in the first innings and 45 in the second. The semi-finals and final will be four-day games. After returning in 2023 following a six-year break, the tournament once again promises exciting cricket as all 16 teams look to make their mark.
Buchi Babu Trophy 2025: Full Details
| Event | Details |
|---|---|
| Tournament Start Date | August 18, 2025 |
| Opening Match | TNCA President’s XI vs Himachal Pradesh (HPCA) |
| Venue (Opening Match) | Gojan College A Ground |
| Live Telecast (TV) | Not Available |
| Live Streaming (OTT) | TNCA App, TNCA Official YouTube Channel |
Buchi Babu Trophy 2025: Groups
| Group | Teams |
|---|---|
| A | TNCA President’s XI, Himachal Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Maharashtra |
| B | Railways, Jammu & Kashmir, Baroda, Odisha |
| C | TNCA XI, Mumbai, Haryana, Bengal |
| D | Hyderabad, Punjab, Madhya Pradesh, Jharkhand |
Speaking of the tournament, the Buchi Babu Trophy derives its name from Mothavarapu Venkata Mahipathi Naidu, who was also known as Buchi Babu Naidu. He introduced cricket to Tamil Nadu during the British colonial rule, helping in building a platform for the local cricketers to play against English cricketers during that time.
Where will the Buchi Babu Trophy 2025 be played?
The Buchi Babu Trophy 2025 will be played across multiple venues, including Gojan College A Ground, Gojan College B Ground, Gurunanak College, MRF-Pachiyappa's, CPT IP, AM Jain College, SRM College, Murugappa Ground, and IIT Madras Ground.
When will the Buchi Babu Trophy 2025 be held?
The Buchi Babu Trophy 2025 will kick off with Round 1 from August 18 to 20, while the final is scheduled to take place from September 6 to 9.
Buchi Babu Trophy 2025: Full Schedule
| Stage | Date | Match | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|
| Round 1 | Aug 18–20 | TNCA President’s XI vs HPCA | Gojan College A Ground |
| TNCA XI vs Mumbai | Gojan College B Ground | ||
| Chhattisgarh vs Maharashtra | Gurunanak College | ||
| Jammu & Kashmir vs Indian Railways | MRF-Pachiyappa’s | ||
| Odisha vs Baroda | CPT IP | ||
| Haryana vs Bengal | AM Jain College | ||
| MPCA vs Jharkhand | SRM College | ||
| Hyderabad vs Punjab | Murugappa Ground | ||
| Round 2 | Aug 22–24 | TNCA XI vs Haryana | Gojan College A Ground |
| TNCA President’s XI vs Maharashtra | Gojan College B Ground | ||
| Hyderabad vs Jharkhand | Gurunanak College | ||
| Punjab vs MPCA | MRF-Pachiyappa’s | ||
| Chhattisgarh vs HPCA | SSN College | ||
| Jammu & Kashmir vs Baroda | Murugappa Ground | ||
| Mumbai vs Bengal | IIT Madras | ||
| Indian Railways vs Odisha | SRM College | ||
| Round 3 | Aug 26–28 | TNCA President’s XI vs Chhattisgarh | Gojan College A Ground |
| TNCA XI vs Bengal | Gojan College B Ground | ||
| Mumbai vs Haryana | MRF-Pachiyappa’s | ||
| Indian Railways vs Baroda | Gurunanak College | ||
| Hyderabad vs MPCA | AM Jain College | ||
| Punjab vs Jharkhand | CPT IP | ||
| Jammu & Kashmir vs Odisha | SSN College | ||
| Maharashtra vs HPCA | Murugappa Ground | ||
| Semifinals | Aug 31–Sep 3 | Winner Group A vs Winner Group B | Venue: TBD |
| Winner Group C vs Winner Group D | Venue: TBD | ||
| Final | Sep 6–9 | — | Venue: TBD |
When and Where to Watch the Buchi Babu Trophy 2025 Live in India?
| Live Telecast | Live Streaming |
|---|---|
| Not Available | TNCA App, TNCA Official YouTube Channel |
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