The 1975–76 Irani Cup was the 15th edition of the Irani Cup, a prestigious first-class cricket competition in India. The match is traditionally played annually between the reigning Ranji Trophy champions and a "Rest of India" team, which is composed of top players from across the country excluding those from the champion state.
Match Details:
- Teams: Bombay (winners of the 1974–75 Ranji Trophy) vs. Rest of India
- Venue: Feroz Shah Kotla Ground, Delhi
- Date: 17–20 October 1975
- Result: Rest of India won by 10 wickets.
Summary: Bombay, captained by Eknath Solkar, won the toss and elected to bat first. They were dismissed for 254 runs in their first innings, with Ashok Mankad top-scoring with 73. The Rest of India's captain and left-arm orthodox spinner, Bishan Singh Bedi, was the most effective bowler, claiming 7 wickets for 111 runs.
In response, the Rest of India posted a commanding total of 410, securing a significant first-innings lead of 156 runs. Notable contributions came from Ashok Gandotra, who scored a century (100), and Gundappa Viswanath (85) and Sunil Gavaskar (56).
Bombay's second innings saw them score 265, with Milind Rege leading their batting with 77. The Rest of India bowlers, including Bedi and Bhagwat Chandrasekhar, maintained pressure throughout. Set a relatively modest target of 110 runs for victory, the Rest of India achieved it without losing any wickets. Sunil Gavaskar played a dominant role, scoring an unbeaten 95 to guide his team to a comfortable 10-wicket victory and secure the Irani Cup for the 1975–76 season.