The 2016-17 champions Gujarat will take on Goa in the quarterfinals of the Ranji Trophy from February 20, while the 2014-15 champions Karnataka will face Jammu and Kashmir in their quarter-final. Last edition's runners-up Saurashtra will face Andhra and Bengal will face Odisha in the knockouts of the tournament. Two-time defending champions Vidarbha have been knocked out of the tournament.