The Buchi Babu Invitational Tournament 2025 begins on August 17: follow the live scores and match updates from Round 1 here.
The Buchi Babu tournament is an invitational competition that began as a memorial tournament in 1909/10. For several years, the tournament has served as preparation for players ahead of the domestic season. In 2023, the tournament returned after a six-year hiatus, with Hyderabad beating Chattisgarh in the final last season.
Also read: Buchi Babu Tournament 2025 squads: Full team lists and injury updates
Buchi Babu Tournament 2025: Which matches will be played in round 1?
The three-day matches will be played from August 18 to 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
Buchi Babu Tournament 2025, Round 1, Day 1: Live scores and updates
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Ayush Mhatre out for 13 – Mumbai lose their first
18-year-old batter Ayush Mhatre, leading Mumbai, has been dismissed for 13, caught at mid-on off the bowling of Prem Kumar. Not the best start for the youngster.
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Watch TNCA XI vs Mumbai, Day 1 live
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Who are the India internationals featuring in this round? TNCA President’s XI – Vijay ShankarMumbai – Sarfaraz KhanMaharashtra – Ruturaj Gaikwad, Prithvi Shaw
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Toss results for all Round 1 games Himachal Pradesh won the toss and elected to field vs TNCA President’s XIMumbai won the toss and elected to bat vs TNCA XIChhattisgarh won the toss and elected to bat vs MaharashtraIndian Railways won the toss and elected to field vs Jammu and KashmirBaroda won the toss and elected to bat vs Odisha CABengal won the toss and elected to field vs HaryanaHyderabad won the toss and elected to field vs Punjab
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Here are all the Round 1 fixtures
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Teenager Ayush Mhatre to lead Mumbai
Mhatre, 18 years old, has been named captain of the Mumbai side for the tournament. The squad also includes India international Sarfaraz Khan and his younger brother Musheer.
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Welcome to the coverage of Round 1 of the Buchi Babu Tournament
All 16 teams will be in action, with defending champions Hyderabad taking on Punjab in the first round. Several India internationals will be participating across the tournament. You’ll find all the live scores and updates from day one right here.
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